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Good business credit can help you acquire loans and credit cards, reduce financial risks, and ensure strong cash flow.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Business Credit

Building good business credit is the key to financial health. Without it, you'll have a hard time opening a trade account at a supplier like Office Depot or receiving a business credit card or traditional bank loan. But all that changes once you've established a solid credit rating. Get started now.
STEP 1: GET YOUR PERSONAL CREDIT IN ORDER
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STEP 2: OPEN CHECKING AND TRADE ACCOUNTS
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STEP 3: ESTABLISH A CREDIT RATING WITH DUN & BRADSTREET
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STEP 4: OPEN A BUSINESS CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT
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STEP 5: TAKE OUT A BUSINESS LOAN, WHETHER YOU NEED IT OR NOT
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STEP 6: FIX AND IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS CREDIT
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What You Must Do to Establish Business Credit

Sam Thacker, a finance expert with Business Finance Solutions, tells you how to investigate your own credit history and then start establishing credit in your company's name.
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