How to Build Business Credit

Venturing in a business is a significant step in securing one’s future. However, starting a business or running a business is not as easy as it may seem. There are many challenges that an aspiring entrepreneur must face if he wants to succeed. But many of these challenges or trials can be avoided or overcome with proper planning and preparation.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Business Credit Card
• Credit history for your business
• Register with an accredited business credit tracking agency

1. * One of the easiest ways of building your business credit is by obtaining a business credit card. Business credit cards have all the functions of your regular credit card but it is also equipped with certain features that are especially designed for a business.
   
   First of all, it separates your personal account from your business funding. Business credit card companies will send you a summary of your account quarterly or yearly which you can use as reference to your business financing. An online access to your account is also provided so you can keep track of your business purchases regularly and use your record to help you with your accounting and bookkeeping tasks. These features truly make a big difference in managing your business more efficiently and easily.
   
   Business credit cards come with higher credit limit and bigger reward programs. As a business owner, earning cash-back incentives, travel rewards or discounts are great benefits you can take advantage of. Aside from this, a business credit card is a great tool in preserving the cash flow of the business.
   
   Of course, as we’ve said earlier, business credit cards are great for building credit for your company. This is a valuable preparation for the future growth of your business. With a strong business credit to back you up, you can be confident that getting a loan or obtaining additional funds for your business plans will not be difficult.
2. * Aside from getting a business credit card, what other steps can you take to ensure that you’ll be establishing a credit history for your business? Applying for business entity and a license is important since this will ensure the legality of your company. Don’t forget to apply for your Employer Identification Number or EIN for your business taxes.
3. * Lastly, register with an accredited business credit tracking agency. Dun and Bradstreet and Experian are currently the leading names in providing business credit tracking services. Registering with a credit tracking company will guarantee that all your business payments and transactions are properly reported and recorded in your business credit report. As a reminder, make sure that your business credit card issuer regularly reports to business credit agencies as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure that your business credit card issuer regularly reports to business credit agencies as well.