How to Build Business Credit as a Small Business Owner
Your personal credit score got you through the early days. You used it to open a business credit card, sign
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Your personal credit score got you through the early days. You used it to open a business credit card, sign

A plumbing contractor applies for a $75,000 equipment loan. Her tax return shows $420,000 in revenue, solid margins, and two

Small business owners talk to each other. They share recommendations at chamber of commerce meetings, in group chats with other
You finished the work. You sent the invoice. And now you’re waiting. The client is happy, the project went smoothly,

When you evaluate a small business client, you look at their financials, their credit history, their deposit balances. But there’s

You started your business to solve a problem, serve your community, or build something you believe in. But as a

Most financial institutions interact with their small business clients a few times a month. A deposit here, a loan payment

A contractor’s biggest client starts paying 30 days late instead of on time. A consulting firm loses a key account
You can be profitable and still run out of money. It sounds contradictory, but it happens to small businesses all

A community bank spends six months building a relationship with a growing contracting business. The owner opens a business checking
Not finding what you’re looking for? Try searching a different term or check out the Learning Center for a library of helpful Finli tips and resources.
Your personal credit score got you through the early days. You used it to open

A plumbing contractor applies for a $75,000 equipment loan. Her tax return shows $420,000 in

Small business owners talk to each other. They share recommendations at chamber of commerce meetings,
You finished the work. You sent the invoice. And now you’re waiting. The client is

When you evaluate a small business client, you look at their financials, their credit history,

You started your business to solve a problem, serve your community, or build something you

Most financial institutions interact with their small business clients a few times a month. A

A contractor’s biggest client starts paying 30 days late instead of on time. A consulting
You can be profitable and still run out of money. It sounds contradictory, but it

A community bank spends six months building a relationship with a growing contracting business. The