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Six Steps to Business Credit - Step 4: Obtain Business Credit Cards

Aug 04, 2011

After improving your PAYDEX score, apply for business credit cards. Having business credit cards and developing excellent habits to manage them, such as timely payments, can significantly impact your companys business credit rating.... Read More

Why You Need a Business Credit Card

Aug 04, 2011

There are five reasons why you should obtain a business credit card: to maintain separate finances, make purchases, get rewarded, build credit, and be prepared. Obtaining a business credit card will establish credibility and create a professional image.... Read More

Unsecured and Secured Business Lines of Credit

Aug 04, 2011

Obtaining a business line of credit gives you access to the cash you need, when you need it. Find out which one would work for your business and shop around for a lender that meets your requirements.... Read More

Using Vendor Credit Lines for Short-term Financing

Aug 04, 2011

Vendor credit lines or trade credit gives you access to no-interest, short-term loans, quantity discounts, equipment loans, and consignment sales. Better credit equals better credit terms from vendors.... Read More

The Rationale for Business Debt

Aug 04, 2011

If you plan on using debt, use it for things such as purchasing inventory, supporting business expansions, and improving or protecting operating cash flows. However, more debt equals increased financial risk for your business.... Read More

The Rationale for Extending Credit to Customers

Aug 04, 2011

In a tough economy, it is common for businesses to rely more on each other than on financial institutions. Allowing customers to purchase on credit paves the way to continued purchases and financial security when conducting business deals.... Read More

Business Charge Cards Can Improve Cash Flows

Aug 04, 2011

At some point a company will need external financing to sustain and grow the business. Business credit and charge cards are forms of financing, but be sure to use the one that fits your business best.... Read More

Credit is Sam Silverstein's Business Lifeline

Aug 04, 2011

Sam Silverstein, founder of PrimeTime Duplication, says "The two main reasons people fail in business are because they don't have proper financing and they don't have proper planning. A line of credit can help with both."... Read More

Choosing the Right Business Credit Card

Aug 04, 2011

Choose a business credit card that includes options that fit your business. Some options include interest rates, credit limits, fees, rewards, incentives, and expense tracking.... Read More

Six Steps to Business Credit - Step 5: Apply for a Business Loan

Aug 04, 2011

After about a year in business, consider applying for a small business loan. Obtaining a business loan is the final step in the 5-3-2 rule, which requires businesses to have at least five trade accounts, three credit cards, and two small loans paid off to be considered established.... Read More

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