Business Credit

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

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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Sumer Morenz of D&B; Digital TV hits the streets in the San Francisco Bay Area to talk with small business owners about the lessons they’ve learned from the “Great Recession” and to ask them if they’re optimistic about the future.

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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Do It Yourself
On the surface, establishing business credit can
seem more complex than it really is.
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Credit-building services aren't absolutely necessary, but they can be very helpful to stressed-out business owners.
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