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Good business credit can help you acquire loans and credit cards, reduce financial risks, and ensure strong cash flow.
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Almost 60% of small business owners have used a credit card in the past year for business capital, according to a recent survey by the National Small Business Association.
President Obama is leveraging the SBA to increase lending to small firms. But first the SBA needs to clean up its act.
Just as your personal credit history determines whether you qualify for a personal loan, it also affects whether you can get a...
Find out which agencies compile commercial credit reports and how to review copies of the reports available on your business.
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.
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Your business credit record is the primary way companies evaluate whether to do business with you and on what terms.
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Business borrowers should have a backup plan ready in the event a bank pulls their line of credit.
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A credit rating for a business is a review of the company's transaction history.
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Good business credit allows you to procure larger loan amounts because banks see your business as financially stable...
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Easier to obtain than lines of credit, business credit cards can help the small business owner conserve cash...
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Understanding how the commercial loan processing system works can help reduce your anxiety while you wait for approval.
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ABL generally comes in the form of factoring services or accounts receivable financing.
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