A Helpful Guide to Help You Build Your Business Credit

Having good business credit is like a pot of gold for your business. You can't build a successful small business without it. But it's hard to know where to start and what to do to ensure you are on the right track. Here's your answer.

Lynette DeNike, the small business credit expert here at allbusiness.com, has written a four part series to help you out. Set aside about 30 minutes to read the series and then create a plan of action to make it happen in your business.

• You Can Build Awesome Business Credit - Part 1 -- Why is business credit so important? It's the main way companies evaluate whether they want to do business with you and on what terms.
• You Can Build Awesome Business Credit - Part 2 -- Build your credit profile carefully to establish your company's standing with vendors and lenders.
• You Can Build Awesome Business Credit - Part 3 -- Your next step in building business credit is to apply for business credit cards. Most of the major credit card companies insist that you be in business for two years before they will extend you credit.
• You Can Build Awesome Business Credit - Part 4 -- Getting small loans and lines of credit, plus more information about other credit reporting agencies that produce business credit files.

These "building your business credit" columns can be priceless for your small business.

I'll add that one of the best things I ever did was begin a business relationship with American Express. They have been (and continue to be) a wonderful business partner all these years. If you don't have your own business card, take a look at this great offer -- American Express Business Gold Rewards Card, 1st Year Fee-Free a $125 Savings -- it may be just what you need to get started.