Building Business Credit
Building Business Credit
AS DIRECTED!
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
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someone walk you through each and provide specific instructions on how to properly
complete them. And just as important, how to complete them for all lenders no matter
what state they are in. Missing just one of these items can result in your loan request
being declined and, unfortunately, most credit providers will just send you a declined
letter rather than take the time to go over which items you failed to complete and how to
correct them.
The Guaranteed Business Credit System shows what these items are, how to complete
them, and how to verify that the lender will see them as completed. We call this the
foundation and it is critical to get all the items completed before we begin building strong
business credit scores.
Our system is comprehensive and will guide you through all 20 items ... Below is the
overview of what you will be accomplishing with our Business Credit Building System.
If you follow our Step-By-Step instructions, your business will complete all 20 items
1. State Records, Your entity must be open, active and in good standing.
2. Federal EIN, Your Employer Identification number filing must match your
3. Bank Account, The day you open your business bank account is the day
6. Separate business phone, Your business must have its own phone number.
7. 411 Directory, business phone number must be listed with 411 under the
exact legal
name.
8. Experian, File must be open with a credit history and good score.
9. Dun & Bradstreet, File must be open with a credit history and good score.
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10. Equifax, File must be open with a credit history and good score.
12. Physical Address, The business needs its own physical address.
13. Bank Rating, Your business bank rating must be a minimum of a low 5.
14. NSF, No NSF checks on the business account for the past year.
15. Tax Returns, All applicable tax returns must have been filed.
16. Public Records, There can be no liens, judgments, lis pendens, etc.
17. Credit Cards, at least 3 business credit cards with payments made early.
18. Vendor Credit, at least 5 vendor lines of credit with payments made early.
19. Comparable Credit, a larger loan from a non-bank lender with payments
made early.
20. Bank Loan, Securing a small bank business loan with payments made early.
While you can build business credit as a sole proprietor or partnership, if you truly want
to separate business credit from personal credit your business must be a separate legal
entity. Unless you have a separate business entity (Corporation or LLC) you are "in
Don't panic! Yes, you need to be a Corporation or an LLC in order to separate personal
from business credit, but you can still continue the business credit building process
Personal Liability
As we mentioned, you can still establish and build business credit if you choose to
operate as a sole proprietor or, for instance, if your industry requires that you operate as
a LLP or other type of partnership. Just be aware that your personal and business credit
There is no doubt that your business will greatly benefit from building a strong credit
"personal". That means every business loan puts your personal assets and personal
credit ratings at risk. Everything is on you personally unless your business is a legal
entity unto itself.
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We highly recommend that you build business credit as a corporation or LLC. If you
need to form a separate entity take 10 minutes to SET ONE UP NOW ! In order to
maximize your "fundability" and build a business credit profile that is separate from your
Once you've formed a separate entity for your business, you must make sure everything
relating to the business is done in the business name. You may personally need to sign
for certain transactions, but your corporation or LLC is actually the "one" doing
business
.
If the State where your business was formed does not match the State of its primary
location then your business will need to file for "Foreign Corporation" status in the State
where it is located and does business from. For example, if your business was
Incorporated in Nevada or Delaware, but its primary location is in California or New
York, then you will have to file for Foreign Corporation status in either California or New
York.
Building strong business credit and getting approved for financing is all about paying
attention to the details. It is very important that we have your exact business legal
name. This includes the recorded DBA filing you will be using. The address of your
business needs to look like a business address. Do not use a post office box. You can
use your home address for business credit building, but be aware that some lenders will
not fund "home based" businesses. This will not stop you from building business credit
**Caution*
*
Filing DBAs for your Corporation or LLC can cause multiple credit files to open if you're
not careful. For example, say your business bank account is under "ABC Corporation"
but you open a credit account as "ABC Corporation, dba ABC Tire Service", and you
have another credit account that you opened as just "ABC Tire Service". What will
happen in the above example is that your business ends up with three open credit files
If you're going to use a DBA you'll need to avoid creating duplicate credit files. All
banking, utilities, offices leases, credit accounts, etc. must be opened as "ABC
If you already have multiple credit files they can be consolidated by contacting everyone
that you do business with and have them change the name on the account to "ABC
Corporation dba ABC Tire Service". You'll then want to send a letter, on company
letterhead that clearly displays "ABC Corporation dba ABC Tire Service" as the
company name, to the three national business credit agencies asking them to
consolidate the files. Getting multiple credit files consolidated is a lot of work that you'll
want to avoid. So make sure you open every account under your exact business legal
name with the dba clearly appended to it like: "ABC Corporation dba ABC Tire
Service"
.
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assistance, under the business name. Do not use your home number. It needs to be
answered with the name of the business (never with "Hello") and a voicemail with the
name of the business ("You have reached the offices of ..."). Lenders, vendors,
creditors, and even insurance providers will verify that your business is listed with 411.
In order to guarantee a consistent 411 listing, one of your business phone numbers
should be with a local carrier. As soon as you set-up with them, the carrier should
automatically add your business to their proprietary 411 directory database. Be sure to
confirm
that.
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you're a single owner with a home-based business, a toll-free number provides the
perception that you are a real business. Some of the advanced features include:
options, and more. Plans for toll free numbers, or even virtual numbers for your local
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Many people say that faxing is a thing of the past. That is simply not true when it comes
to lenders and credit providers. As a business you will need a fax number to receive
important documents, especially from lenders and credit providers. There are many
great services where you do not need a fax machine and all of your faxes are
accomplished via the internet. The one we highly recommend is Ring Central
http://www.ringcentral.com/
.
When credit providers research your company on the internet, it is best if they learned
everything directly from your company website. Many business owners fail to see that
not having a company website is hurting their chances of obtaining multiple trade lines
from various vendors. There are many places online that offer affordable business
websites so you can at least have an internet presence that displays an overview of
your company's services and contact information. Don't overlook the need for a "real"
business Email Address. It is important to get a company email address for your
business. It's not only professional, but greatly helps your chances of getting the thumbs
or
john.smith@yourcompany.com.
What you want to avoid is using a free service like yahoo and hotmail. The Email
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up a business email address is just too easy and inexpensive to neglect doing.
Business Licenses
One of the most common mistakes when building credit for your company is non-
matching business addresses on your business licenses. Even worse is not having the
"required" licenses for your type of business to operate legally. You will need to contact
the State, County, and City Government offices to see if there are any required licenses
and permits to operate your type of business. Give them all a quick call, advise that you
started a business that does "x" and want to see if there is any type of required licenses
For Example: You start up a business and operate it out of your house. In this instance
some cities might require you to have a license, while other cities may
not.
Whether you have employees or not, your business entity must have a Federal Tax ID
number (EIN). Just like you have a Social Security Number, your business has an EIN.
Your Tax ID number is used to open your bank account and to build your business
credit profile. If you have an EIN, you may still need a new one if:
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Please take the time to verify that all agencies, banks, and trade credit vendors have
To build business credit your business must have a Federal Employer Identification
Number (EIN).
Get an
EIN
If you haven't yet, you'll need to get a unique EIN (Employer Tax ID Number) assigned
to your business. It's like your business's social security number. To have a professional
To obtain a EIN you can have Legal CPN a professional service provider set up your
EIN or CPN. Legal CPN will make sure your EIN is Safe Scanned, Lexus Nexis, and
Choice Point cleared to insure your CPN or EIN is free of any red flags and pass the
credit bureaus verification mind field, and be ready to get your business credit. CLICK
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Step 1.8 - Your Business Bank Account Determines Your Business Start Date
Decide which bank you want to open an account with and call or email them. Ask what
Generally, most banks require a copy of your business certificate from the secretary of
state, an IRS document with your EIN number on it, and sometimes the articles of
The date you open your business bank account is the day that lender's consider your
business to have started. So if you incorporated your business 10 years ago, but you
just opened the business bank account yesterday, then your business started
yesterday.
You must confirm that every agency, creditor, supplier, and trade credit vendor has your
business listed the exact same way. You must be listed with the exact same spelling of
your business name and the exact same address and phone
number.
For example, one might have you listed as "ABC, Inc.", while another has you as "AB
Consultants", and yet another as "AB Consultants, Inc". There are also simple
differences like those between "Suite 400", "# 400", and "Apt. 400". The differences are
important and they should be corrected where possible.
Take the time to verify that these main agencies (State, IRS, Bank, and 411 national
directory) have your business listed the same way and with your Exact Legal
Name.
Also take the time to ensure every bill you get (power bill, phone bill, landlord, etc.) has
the business name listed correctly and comes to the business address.
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The following agencies are vital to your business financing and business credit building
success:
1. Your State
2. Your County
3. Your City
4. The IRS
5. Your Bank
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"In Step 2 we will address the major components that make-up the overall Fundability of
your business. Part of that is asking some questions to see what funding might currently
be available to you."
how a business measures up in relation to the entire business lending and investing
Fundability is not just about your business credit. It includes several components
that determine how your overall business is seen by lenders, investors, insurers,
suppliers, and more. Basically, we know that your business was worth the risk for you,
but is it worth the risk for them? The answer will increasingly be "yes" as your fundability
grows
.
Don't worry if all your revenue answers are $0, or if your business is just starting, you
will still be able to build business credit. These questions are just to let you know the
current status of your business so we can quickly determine what funding programs
• Month and year business was started (Date the business bank account was
• Major industry focus for your business (Such as computer software, lodging or
retail). .
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• Total amount of monthly Credit Card sales (Actual, not projected; Such as $0 to
• Total value of equipment owned outright (Original invoice value of your existing
Step 2.1 - Using Assets Can Make Building Business Credit Faster
Your existing assets can act as collateral for obtaining new business credit accounts.
Financing and available credit based on assets can open many creative options.
There are funding programs based on certain types of revenue streams that can be
pledged as collateral. Other revenue streams can be sold outright for working capital.
To maximize your business credit you will need to have some working capital to make
You can build business credit without having or using assets, but leveraging assets can
provide a means to working capital. If used properly, it can even expedite the business
credit building process.
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We know that one of the main reasons you are building business credit is to get away
from having all of the business financing tied personally to the business owners. The
good news is that you are well on your way to doing just that.
By building strong business credit scores you will be able to secure vendor lines of
credit, credit cards, vehicle leases and many other types of business financing using
only your business credit. However, beyond that, there is still more to the equation that
In the business world, an owner's personal credit scores can make the difference.
Typically, 700 is the magic cut-off for personal credit scores. If a business owner
(anyone owning 10% or more of the business) or officer of your company (VP, CEO,
etc.) has personal credit scores above 700, then more financing becomes available at
In the current lending and credit markets, banks and conventional business lenders are
looking at both personal and business credit. If the business credit is strong they may
not require a personal guarantee but will still factor an owner's personal credit history
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Truly separating personal from business credit will better protect a business owner's
assets and credit rating. However, there is more you can do now to ensure your
personal credit is optimized and your identity is protected from theft and credit fraud.
have any questions or concerns and want professional help we recommend The Legal
rather go about addressing your personal credit on your own then within your purchase
you also received Our How To Restore Good Personal Credit Scores E-Book.
To fully secure your personal identity and credit profile with a $1,000,000 warranty, we
By improving both your personal and business credit scores, you will make much more
capital (cash) and resources available to your business at better rates, terms and
pricing. In order to best serve you we need to know the credit scores of the business
owner or company officer (doesn't have to be an owner) with the best scores.
Please use information from credit reports that are less than 30 days old. Don't guess
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"The Wright Express and Fleet One cards are available to every business.
Wright
Express opens files with all three business credit agencies. This is a critical
headstart
the reasons
why.
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The primary advantage of this card is that all businesses can obtain one and it reports
to Experian, Equifax and Dun & Bradstreet. All three agencies! Equifax is the hardest
business credit file to get opened and this card accomplishes that. It will also activate
your Experian and Dun & Bradstreet files (if they aren't already). In the case of Dun &
Bradstreet, this will generate a unique DUNS # for your business, which is a critical
The reason that all businesses can obtain the Wright Express card is two-fold:
1. If the signing applicant is a company owner or officer with a FICO (personal credit)
score above 650, then your business should be automatically approved for the
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2. If no one wants to sign using their personal credit information (social security #), then
the card can be a prepaid "secured" card with a minimum $500 deposit and, again, it
As long as you apply with the EIN # of your C-corp, S-corp or LLC this card only reports
on business credit and not on personal credit. So if you qualify and apply for the
unsecured version of the Wright Express card, it will not show up on the applicant's
personal credit.
For a complete listing of Wright Express's accepted locations in your area please Click
Here. http://www.wrightexpress.com/WEX/wex-universal-locations.cfm
We highly recommend that you apply for a Fleet One Small Business Card.
Below
to Equifax and Dun & Bradstreet! Equifax is the hardest business credit file to get
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opened and this card accomplishes that. And just like the Wright Express card, it can
activate your Dun & Bradstreet file and generate a unique DUNS # for your business.
The reason that all businesses can obtain the Fleet One is two-fold:
1. If the signing applicant is a company owner or officer with a FICO (personal credit)
score above 600, then your business should be automatically approved for the
2. If no one wants to sign using their personal credit information (social security #), then
the card can be a prepaid "secured" card with a minimum $500 deposit and, again, it
As long as you apply with the EIN # of your C-corp, S-corp or LLC this card only reports
on business credit and not on personal credit. So if you qualify and apply for the
unsecured version of the Fleet One card, it will not show up on the applicant's personal
credit
.
The Fleet One card can be used to pay for fuel, tires, brakes, regular maintenance, etc.
Fleet One Cards are also accepted at Kroger owned grocery and convenience stores.
For a complete listing of Fleet One Accepted Locations, visit Their Site and then click
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There will be many more business credit cards available to you in Step 5 for business
credit cards. The CSI cards below are designed to quickly open both your Equifax and
Experian business credit files, so we recommend you apply for one of those. The other
The CSI Cards listed below can offer a powerful boost to your business credit by
providing a purchasing "line" that only reports to Experian SBR and Equifax Commercial
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Why do we recommend that you apply for this card?
Equifax.
2. Receive Fuel Discounts at over 25,000+ locations for car, truck and airplane fuel.
4. If less than 3 years in business, then they check personal for 640 and above.
CSI Global Business MasterCard - Apply
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Why do we recommend that you apply for this card?
Equifax.
2. Perfect for new businesses establishing credit or owners with poor personal
credit
.
minimum deposit.
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Is an unsecured credit card that provides true "Off Balance Sheet Financing". It
considers personal credit and business income for initial approval but does NOT report
of working capital.
• The individual listed on the application must have personal scores above 640.
• The applicant's existing credit balances should be less than 60% of their total
credit limits.
reports.
Why do we recommend that you apply for this card?
4. Any owner or company officer with at least a 640 fico should apply.
Chase "Ink" - Business Credit Card with Ultimate Rewards - Apply Here
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Is a true unsecured credit card. It checks personal credit scores for initial approval and
only reports on your personal credit. So it does not build business credit. The reason we
offer it is because it doesn't rely on your business financials or history but can still offer
a cash line and is easier to qualify for than most business credit cards.
We anticipate this card will begin reporting on business credit in the future but cannot
guarantee when.
Here are the basic qualifications:
• The individual listed on the application must have personal scores above 640.
• The applicant's existing credit balances should be less than 60% of their total
credit limits.
reports.
Why do we recommend that you apply for this card if you qualify?
1. This card regularly approves for $5,000 and up that you can use like cash.
2. 0% interest (APR) for 6 months on every purchase. After that 10.24% variable
rate
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"There is one more foundational Step to go and then you will be ready to obtain vendor
• In this Step we show you how to get copies of all three of your national business
reports. Then we'll go on to explain what their scoring is based on and how you
"There are 3 business credit reporting agencies that are key to your success: Dun
&
Bradstreet, Experian and Equifax. They all issue business credit scores."
In this Step, we will address your business credit files with all three business credit
current status, this includes establishing a new file(s) or making sure your existing files
The how-to instructions in this Step for getting set up "the right way" with each Business
Credit Reporting Agency are very clearly spelled out and the methods have been tested
Experian is the most open and accessible. You can easily buy your report online and
there is no fee for setting up your file. Experian Smart Business reports is used by many
credit card companies, vendors, non-traditional lenders, and banks.
Equifax claims that they don't allow business owners to purchase a copy of their
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business report. Equifax manages the "Small Business Financial Exchange" and is
Dun & Bradstreet claims that you must pay them anywhere from $329 to $899 or your
business file with them will never be opened. That is simply not the case. We will show
you how to DO IT FOR FREE! Along with some conventional business lenders for
underwriting, D&B is used by many vendors to determine if they will extend your
business net terms, and landlords use them to approve office leases.
In this Step we wipe away all confusion about the Business Credit Reporting Agencies.
Along with being able to access all three of your business credit reports, you will have a
much clearer understanding of the business credit reporting process, including how your
Personal credit scores range from 300 to 850 with scores of 720+ being considered
excellent. Business credit scores range from 0 to 100 with scores of 75+ being strong.
Our goal for your business is strong business credit scores and our Business Credit
Building System has made that happen for tens of thousands of businesses before
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If your company is listed with Experian then your Experian business credit report is
available for you to review for accuracy. Since the point of this program is to build
most sense. It not only allows you to monitor your business credit profile 24/7, it
provides unlimited access to your up-to-date report and score, along with pro-active
If you find a listing for your company but the data has inaccuracies or needs updating,
http://www.businesscreditfacts.com/pdp.aspx?pg=SearchForm&lsv to make
If your company does not have a listing yet it is because you have no one reporting your
business payment history to Experian. Don't worry, your Experian business credit file
will open and begin to build as soon as a credit provider reports your first payment. We
provide access to those national accounts which will cause your Experian file to open
Experian is an extremely valuable source for business credit because it receives the
revolving business credit card accounts, and many trade vendor lines of credit (Net 30
accounts).
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Currently, most U.S. banks report to Equifax on their business loans as well as most
business credit cards that are underwritten by banks. Therefore, by opening accounts
with many of the business credit cards in our system you will also be building your
Equifax does not "yet" have a place online where you can order an Equifax Small
Business Credit Report anytime you want. Equifax will only provide you a free copy of
By phone... You can call 1-800-727-8495 to be mailed a free copy, but only after you've
applied for business credit under your business name within the last 60 days. So if a
business lender or credit provider has checked your business credit with Equifax
Commercial Reports within the last 60 days, you can call the 800 number to be mailed a
free copy of your Equifax commercial report. Lenders will not pull your Equifax report
without your authorization so you should know exactly when a lender has requested it.
Remember, It does not matter if you are approved or declined, only that you applied for
credit
.
By mail... You can get a free copy of your Equifax commercial report, even if you
haven't applied for any type of business credit in the last 60 days, by simply mailing your
request to:
Equifax Inc.
Atlanta, GA 30374-0249
Your request letter should say, Please forward to me a copy of the available
commercial
credit report for: and then provide the exact legal name of your business, your business
address, EIN number, business phone number, and owner/officer name. Remember, if
your business is less than 1 year old and you haven't applied for any sort of business
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credit yet, there is a good chance an Equifax Commercial file does not exist for your
company. However, even if you haven't applied for any type of business credit under
your company name but your company is more than 1 year old Equifax may have a
quickly. Obtaining a Dun and Bradstreet number (D-U-N-S #) begins the process of
building your business credit profile with them. Your D-U-N-S # will also play an
First things first! You need to run a free FIND A COMPANY search (http://dnb.com/us/
If your company shows up you can test to see if your file is "active" and has an assigned
D-U-N-S # by ordering a copy of your "Company Profile Report". If your file is active you
will be able to see your profile and D-U-N-S number. If it is not, your credit card will not
be billed and it should display, "This business file is not yet active".
Sometimes you can avoid the $12.95 for a Company Profile Report by requesting to
D&B approves your request you should be allowed free access to your company's
If your company does not show up or it shows without a D-U-N-S number you have 2
options
:
1. You can elect to pay D&B and... Your business will be assigned a D-U-N-S # within
24 hours and your file will be activated within 5 business days if you purchase their
2. You can elect not to pay D&B and... You'll get your D-U-N-S number within 30 days
receive
.
2. Then once you have your D-U-N-S #, you can open credits account with the
vendors in Step 4 who report to D&B and only require a D-U-N-S #. Keep in mind
3. Finally your purchase with these initial vendors will take about another 30 days
for the reporting cycle to kick in and activate your file. Once your D&B file is
"activated" more of our vendors and even some business credit cards become
You can either pay D&B to get your account activated immediately or take the 60 day
route and save $149. We have told you that the business credit building process takes
90 to 120 days. Paying D&B will not shorten that time-frame because you still need all
three national accounts (Experian, Equifax and D&B) opened and reporting, which will
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follow our instructions at the top of this page for "If your company shows up..."
Once you have an open and active file, you can order a copy of your D&B credit report.
package. It costs $39.00 a month and they require a three month minimum term. You
don't need to do this until you know you have some reporting credit accounts.
The measurement for Experian's risk model is the Intelliscore. Click here
about it. Experian also offers a wealth of free information covering just about every
aspect of business credit - from building and improving to scoring, reporting, lending
and
more.
Equifax is more secretive about what their commercial scoring model is based on.
However, it's safe to say a large portion of their risk model is based on making timely
payments (especially early payments) and keeping your profile free from any open
public records, collections, or excessive credit inquiries. The measurement for Equifax's
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risk model is the Small Business Credit Risk Score. Click here
A business Paydex score is tied to your D&B business credit file. Like your personal
reporting trade references and business creditors. In simple terms, a Paydex score of
75 equates to a personal FICO score of 700. You will need a Paydex score of at least
75 to qualify for most business finance programs without requiring a personal guarantor.
In order to reach your goal, you will need to have at least five (5) trade references
"reporting" to D&B that you pay no more than one week slow. Click here
When you first start applying for new vendor credit and new credit card accounts your
credit scores will at first go down. This is because the accounts are new and due to
new credit inquiries. This is normal and your scores will rise as your good payment
histories begin to appear.
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1. You can get products and services your business needs and defer the payment
on those for 30 days, thereby easing cash flow. This is called "Net 30".
2. When your first Net 30 account reports your "tradeline" to Dun & Bradstreet, the
DUNS system will automatically activate your file and your number if it isn't
3. Many vendors will open a Net 30 terms account for your company with as little as
4. Always apply first without using your SSN, some vendors will request it and some
will even tell you on the phone they need to have it. Submit first without it.
5. Some vendors may ask you to place an initial prepaid order before they can
6. You need to have a total of five Net 30 day pay accounts reporting. Your vendors
7. Pay your vendor accounts as close to Net 15 days as possible. The faster you
8. You must be patient and allow time for the vendors' reporting cycles to get into
9. It takes 120 days for business credit scores to build. The reporting cycles are the
There are over 500,000 vendors extending credit, but less than 6,000 that
report.
Next, you will have the option to access our highly researched database of reporting
vendors. Once you have access, you will be able to see what each vendor requires to
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1. Always submit each application with your personal information left blank.
2. Then, if any of the Vendors ask for a social security number, be sure to tell them
you want to try qualifying for credit terms based solely on your business
information first
3. In this tightening credit market, it is ok to get declined with a few vendors that
might be changing their guidelines. It's not as damaging as the personal world
where every credit inquiry can hurt. You might have to apply for 6 or 7 accounts
to make that happen, but once you get to five (5) be sure to stop.
In this Step you will be acquiring 5 vendor credit lines. In your business credit files:
vendors, credit cards, bank loans, vehicle leases are all referred to as "tradelines".
Once you create a tradeline by opening an account with a vendor, you must consistently
use it. For example, when you receive a $500 Net 30 credit line, you must make
purchases from that vendor month in and month out for a period of at least a year. You
will build strong scores in as little as 120 days, but to fully optimize your credit profile
What you should not do is make just one purchase in the first month, then another in
month four and another in month ten. You need to consistently use all your new credit
lines each month. Make purchases and then pay-off those purchases in full at least 5 to
10 days early (by day 20-25 in the case of Net 30 terms) every
month.
**Special Note**
Step 5 is all about obtaining business credit cards. You SHOULD NOT PROCEED to
Step 5 until you have at least three (3) reporting vendor credit tradelines from here in
Step 4. It takes about 30 to 45 days for the reporting vendors to show up on your
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business credit reports. The reason you SHOULD NOT PROCEED TO Step 5 credit
cards is because most require at least 3 reporting vendor lines in order to approve you!
The "Starter" Vendors listed below will extend Net 30 terms if you simply provide
the following:
vendors below. If they require more than a DUNS, EIN, Bank Account, and 411 Listing
Please check the Starter Vendors you would like to do business with. Pay careful
Company: BitWave
Design
http://bitwavedesign.com/files/credit.pdf Service Description: BitWave Design is an all inclusive web design and
promotional services company. Offering web design, development, hosting, tech support and marketing. Reports
To: Experian Getting Approved: BitWave Design is one of our easiest vendors to set up with. They only require
you have an EIN # and a 411 directory listing. Clients report no Duns or Paydex verifications are required. Typically,
they will extend to you $50 - $1000 trade credit from the start. There is no minimum time in business and no
personal guarantee required. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 210-745-2711 Fax: 866-835-7715 Purchase From
This Vendor: Shop Online
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Company: Office Max
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Thousands of office products and supplies. Shop for office supplies, office furniture,
copy paper and business technology at OfficeMax.com, the solution for small businesses and home offices. Reports To: D&B and
Experian Getting Approved: OfficeMax is not issuing Business/Corporate Credit Cards at the moment, but your business may
qualify for billable credit. Please contact OfficeMax at 1-877-969-6629 to see if your business qualifies. There have been many
changes recently but if you have been in business for less than a year, they will ask for a personal guarantee. Taxpayer ID (EIN)
number is required. You can also go into your nearest OfficeMax location to apply. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: Fax: Purchase
From This Vendor: Shop Online
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Company: DHL
Open a Net 30 Account: Signup Online https://sso.dhl-usa.com/sso/Register.asp?hdnSiteId=0 Service Description: With over
220 countries and territories, DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry. DHL specializes in
providing customers with innovative and customized transportation solutions from a single source. Reports To: D&B Getting
Approved: You can apply online, but you must provide them with a credit card for billing info. If you don't want to apply online and
use a credit card, then call (888)999-2694, and tell them you want to open a business account. You will then be sent an e-mail, you
answer a few questions about how many pkgs you plan on shipping, their avg. weight, the package contents and your basic contact
info. They will then reply back to you again with your DHL account number and all the info you need regarding your approval.
Payment Terms: Net 15 Phone: 800-225-5345 Fax: 888-221-6211 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Onli http://www.dhl-
usa.com/home/home.asp
Company: Tiger
Direct
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Company: Gemplers
http://www.gemplers.com/
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Service Description: TigerDirect is an online provider for everything electronic, office and digital: Computers, Components,
Communications, Camcorders, Hard Drives, Laptops, Keyboards, Plasma TV's, Power Supply, Printers, Scanners,
Projectors, and much more. Reports To: D&B Getting Approved: To qualify for an open account, you must be in business
and have a bank account for at least 3 years, be listed with Dunn & Bradstreet and have 3 trade references (don't need to be
reporting references). No personal guarantee required. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 888-278-4437 Fax: 305-415-4358
Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
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http://images.crucial.com/pdf/net30app.pdf Service Description: Crucial is an online source for OEM-quality memory upgrades
direct from the manufacturer. They also provide Flash Cards, USB Drives, Solid State Drives, and Performance DRAM. Reports To:
D&B Getting Approved: First order must be at least $1,000. They will check three (3) of your trade references that do not need to
be reporting reference. Order every 3 months or they may take away Net 30. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: Fax: 208-363-5501
Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
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Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Business Cell Phones, Wireless Net Cards, etc. Wireless from AT&T, formerly
Cingular Wireless, is the largest wireless company in the United States. Reports To: D&B Getting Approved: Require Tax ID
(EIN) and business billing addresss. Pulls D&B Experian Equifax scores. They say their #1 credit bureau they look at is Equifax. If
you do not have Equifax established they will look at others. If less than 1 year in business will require $250 Deposit once paid on
time for 6 months then can add more lines without deposit. New businesses with no credit history may require a PG Payment
Terms: Net 30 Phone: 800-342-3212 ext. 7140 Fax: Purchase From This Vendor:
http://www.compusa.com/applications/b2b/request .asp Service Description: CompUSA is the online source for: Computers,
Electronics, PC Components and Accessories. And if you need GPS devices, printers, projectors, digital cameras, MP3 players,
media, computer hardware & software they've got it. Reports To: D&B and Experian Getting Approved: To qualify for an open
account, you must be in business and have a bank account for at least 3 years, be listed with Dunn & Bradstreet and have 3 trade
references (don't need to be reporting references). No personal guarantee required. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 800-278-4685
Fax: Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.compusa.com/
Company: Nextel
Open a Net 30 Account: Signup Online http://www.sprint.com/business/ Service Description: Sprint and Nextel have partnered to
bring you Business Cell Phones and Wireless Devices, along with Sprints wireless network. Reports To: D&B (if requested) Getting
Approved: They require a federal EIN number. No personal guarantee. They will also run a credit check on your business. Payment
Terms: Net 30 Phone: 703-433-4000
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Company: Staples
https://www.accountonline.com/ACQ/RPL/Web/Apply?app=UNSOL&sc=20057&siteId=PLCR_STAPLES&langId=EN
Service Description: Staples is an office products mega-retailer that sells: Office Supplies and Services, Business
Machines, Computers and Related Products, and Office Furniture. Online shopping and ordering available or visit a store
location. Reports To: D&B, Experian and Equifax Getting Approved: They will check with D&B, Experian and Equifax for
your credit history. As long as they can verify a business address, they will typically approve you. The amount of money
they will credit to your account is determined by credit history with the major credit agencies. If there is little credit history,
you will still typically be able to be approved for $750. Will verify 411 directory while your on hold. EIN Required. Users
report that getting this line of credit is very easy. Staples Credit & New Account Dept. (800) 767-1291. Payment Terms:
Net 30 Phone: 508–253–5000 Fax: Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.staples.com/
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Company: AAA Cartridges
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: AAA Cartridges distributes discounted re-manufactured and compatible laser printer
cartridges, copier toner, ink jet cartridges, fax film, toner cartridges, color laser cartridges, MICR toner and copier drums. Reports To:
D&B Getting Approved: This account has been difficult to determine approval criteria. Therefore if you apply, do so with business
information only. Then please use the FeedBack button to report your outcome. Payment Terms: First order prepaid, next orders
Net 20 Phone: 630-466-5586 Fax: 630-466-5877 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.aaacartridges.com/
Open a Net 30 Account: Signup Online http://www.rainagency.com/ Service Description: Full service multimedia ad agency.
Print, web, television, direct marketing, and more. Reports To: D&B and Experian Getting Approved: You must send them a
request detailing the type of services you need and that you want to open a credit account. They will check D&B and/or Experian to
check your credit worthiness. Approval varies drastically case to case so it would be best to contact them before you apply to see
what it would take for your business to get approved. Payment Terms: 25% -50% down (negotiable) then Net 30 Phone: 503-944-
6235 Fax: 503-546-3652 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online http://www.rainagency.com/
Company: Home
Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=SV_CC_Commercial_Credit_Main&langId= -
1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 Service Description: Home Depot is the world's largest retail provider of Home and
Building Supplies. Whether remodeling your kitchen or purchasing new appliances and power tools, they have you covered.
Shop online or at a location. Reports To: D&B Getting Approved: Commercial Net-30 1-866-875-5490. If after you submit
your application online you get a Reference number and report code, call (866)272-0338 and give them your reference
number. They will check your D&B while you wait (less than 30 seconds) and then give you a $1000 credit line. Paydex
score of 85 or higher is verified if you are rquesting $10,000 or more for an initial credit line. They will ask for a personal
guarantee if your business is less than two (2) years old. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: Fax: Purchase From This
Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomePageView?storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 &langId=-1
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Payment Terms: Net 90 Phone: 225-302-5872 Fax: Purchase From This
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http://www.exquisitewebdesigns.com/
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http://www.osh.com/Cultures/en -US/CommercialServices Service Description: OSH Complete hardware, housewares and garden
supplies can only be shopped via their store locations across California. An OSH commercial account includes a project planning partner,
volume discounts, and special order assistance. Reports To: Experian Getting Approved: You need 3 trade references with at least 6
months activity and 1 bank trade. They will consider your application if you have fewer than 3 trades with 6 months of activity. If so, your
credit limit will most likely start out at $300. Requires a personal guarantee in most cases. Payment Terms: Revolving Phone: 866-374-
0431 Fax: 408-629-7174 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.osh.com/Cultures/en -US?ft=true
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Grainger works with more than 1,300 suppliers to provide customers with: electrical,
fasteners, fleet maintenance, HVACR, hardware, janitorial, material handling, pneumatics, power tools, pumps, and much more. Reports
To: D&B Getting Approved: For less than $1000 credit limit they will pretty much approve everyone. If you want more than $1000 credit
limit, trade and bank references are needed. Call to have application faxed to you or you can apply directly over the phone. To get a line
of credit, you need to either give them your EIN number over the phone or fax them a copy of a business check or your business license.
If you use your EIN number, they will immediately verify your business information against your EIN number and if it checks out OK, you
will contacted back by an account representative within 30 minutes. They will give you your account info and then you can begin ordering.
Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 847-535-1000 Fax: Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Graybar has just about any electrical or communications and data product, component,
or related supplies. Whether it's a lighting project, switchgear upgrade, a local or wide area network, or even a half-mile of electrical
conduit, Graybar has it. Reports To: D&B (only if requested) Getting Approved: No online application available - Must call (909)451-
4902 for an application. Credit references and Duns number will help in getting approved but it is not necessary. No personal guarantee
required unless you are a new business. Payment Terms: Net 30
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http://www.tedthorsen.com/help.aspx Service Description: Ted Thorsen, LLC is an innovative provider of Material Handling and
Reusable Packaging Products for the dock and warehouse environment. From Carts and Trucks to Bins and Containers, they have it.
Reports To: D&B Getting Approved: An account will be established when you place your first order with Ted Thorsen LLC. Open
account terms of net 30 days after shipment are extended to firms listed and satisfactorily rated by Dun and Bradstreet. If your company is
not rated with D&B, they will need the name and address of your bank plus two credit/trade references. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone:
570-706-2675 Fax: 570-706-2699 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
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https://www.laborready.com/e-customer/register/RegNewCust.asp
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Company: Sherwin Williams
Company: Macys
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Macy's corporate sales and services can help you with employee
recognition, customer
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Service Description: Labor Ready is a leading multinational source of dependable labor for companies in a variety of industries. They
put people to work and enable our clients to achieve greater success. Reports To: D&B Getting Approved: You must be a valid
business entity with a Federal Tax ID to be eligible for an online account. Complete the form and you will receive an e-mail notification
about your application within two business days. Very easy to get approved. No personal guarantee. Payment Terms: Net 7 Phone:
253-383-9101 Fax: Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.laborready.com/
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_estore/
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http://www.borders.com/online/store/Home
http://affiliate.budget.com/BudgetPromoApps/corpEmail/CorpEmail.jsp Service Description: Budget Car Rentals for your small business
or mid-sized company. Budget offers unique programs and services to help your company save money and time. Reports To: D&B
Getting Approved: Requries TIB 2+ Years, 411 listing under Corp Name, and 20 employees Expects that you will do minimum of $3,500
a year Rent about 4-5 times a month. Takes up to 3 weeks to get set up. 866-671-7176 Ext 1108. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 800-
526-6406 Fax: Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/home/home.ex
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Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Bags & Bows is the premier source for retail packaging supplies including shopping
bags, tissue, gift wrap, ribbon and bows. They offer many exclusive designs and a vast selection of coordinating products. Reports To:
D&B Getting Approved: You must call in and let them know you are in a Duns search on dnb.com and your file is in 411. They will check
your Paydex. On some occasions they will give you Net 30 on the first order. If not, you can just prepay your first order and get Net 30 for
following orders. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 1-800-225-8155 Fax: 800-328-5146 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.bagsandbowsonline.com/shopdeluxe/home/home.jsp
Company: Cabela's
Open a Net 30 Account: Service Description: Cabelas is the largest mail-order, retail and Internet outdoor outfitter in the world. Their
online superstore includes Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Camping and overall Outdoors Apparel and Gear. Reports To: Equifax Getting
Approved: Their purchase order approval process is to fax or email you an application. They require a Duns #, but no score. Call 800-
243-6626. After 3 months of on time payment you can ask for a credit increase. Payment Terms: Net 30 Phone: 308-255-5505 Fax:
308-255-6680 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online
http://www.cabelas.com/home.jsp;jsessionid=D5NZJ1TJTBQUBLAQBBISCOFMCAEFEIWE?_requestid=20278
Open a Net 30 Account: Signup Online http://www.misterart.com/net30/ Service Description: MisterArt.com is a full service arts and
crafts supplier for acrylic paint, easels, artist canvas, brushes, watercolors, markers and more. Reports To: D&B Getting Approved:
Organizations with a suitable Dun & Bradstreet rating or credit history may apply for a MisterArt.com net 30 account. Payment Terms:
Net 30 Phone: Fax: 800-721-3191 Purchase From This Vendor: Shop Online http://www.misterart.com/
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business name; so you view more listing where you can confirm you have at least 3
reporting tradelines before proceeding. (For Example; Matrix Funding Pro, Chicago Il./
you will enter Matrix, Chicago Il.) You will also need to have your D&B credit file number
(D-U-N-S #) available because some of these card providers will require it. You can pre-
select credit cards but do not apply until your business is ready.
You are seeking to have a total of 3 reporting business credit card (revolving) accounts.
Check your credit history files with Experian and D&B. If, for example, you already have
1 revolving tradeline reporting then you need 2 more from this Step, not 3 new ones
from this Step. You are looking to get a TOTAL of 3 business credit card
accounts.
There are over 500 business credit cards in the U.S., but less than 70 of them report
solely on business credit and do not show up on your personal credit reports. Next, you
will have the option to access our highly researched database of reporting business
credit cards. Once you have access, you will be able to see what each card provider
that your Experian and Dun & Bradstreet business credit files are open and that
you have at least 3 reporting tradelines in each for a period of more than 30 days,
1. Always submit each application with your personal information left blank.
2. Then, if any of the revolving accounts ask for a social security number, be sure to
tell them you want to try qualifying for credit terms based solely on your business
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3. In this tightening credit market, it is ok to get declined with a few accounts that
might be changing their guidelines. It's not as damaging as the personal world
where every credit inquiry can hurt. You might have to apply for 4 or 5 accounts
to make that happen, but once you get to three (3) be sure to stop.
Typically, these preferred Revolving Accounts will approve your business if you provide
the following:
revolving credit accounts below. If they require more than a DUNS, EIN, Bank Account,
and 411 Listing to qualify for approval, please let us know by clicking the "Feedback"
Check the Revolving Credit Providers you would like an account with. Pay careful
Company: Staples
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/programs/credit/ Getting Approved: Will verify 411 directory while your on hold. EIN
Required. Users report that getting this line of credit is very easy. Checks for business credit files being opened. Checks to
see if your business name and address matches your 411 listing. If your business does not have business credit established
they will set you up with a smaller "starter" line of credit. Staples Credit & New Account Dept. (800) 767-1291. Terms:
Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: No Tips: Comments: Phone:
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http://www.staples.com/
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=SV_CC_Commercial_Credit_Main&langId= -
1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Getting Approved: Commercial Revolving 1-866-875-5489. Users have reported that Home Depot requires a D&B score of at least
75 for a credit card to be issued if you are a startup business. They will ask for personal guarantee if your business has little or
no credit history. Paydex score of 85 or higher is verified if you are requesting $10,000 or more for an initial credit line. EIN
number required. Requirements are very similar for the revolving account and the net 30 account. Terms: Revolving & Net 30
Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: No Tips: Application online takes longer since you have to wait to
receive your card. If you apply in store they will know right away if you're approved and can give you a temporary pass.
Comments: You card gets mailed to you in 7-10 business days. If you need to go to Home Depot before you get your card in
the mail, then write down your reference number and give it customer service at Home Depot. They will issue you a temporary
"Purchase Pass" that will allow you to shop for the day. The charges will appear on your credit statement. This card will also
work at their Expo Design Center which is owned by Home Depot. Phone: Fax: Purchase From This Account: Shop
Online
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HomePageView?storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId= -1
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http://www.officedepot.com/storeFront.do?N=300685+100000
Company: Exxon/Mobil
https://www.accountonline.com/ACQ/RPL/Web/Apply?app=UNSOL&sc=20415&siteId=PLOF_EXXONMOBIL&langId=EN
Getting Approved: Members approved for $2,500 with Duns only - no PG. Also approved with no pre-set limits. Terms:
Revolving Years In Business Required: 6 months PayDex Score Required: Yes Tips: Fill in online application, print it and
then fax it their credit dept. Comments: For corporations in business less than 6 months, and all partnerships and
proprietorships, a Personal Guaranty is required from the owner, general partner, or authorized officer of the company. Phone:
Fax: 866-533-0528 Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
https://www.citibank.com/us/cards/exmbl/index.jsp
http://www.shell.us/
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PayDex Score Required: 65 Tips: Buy yourself some tools, a pocket knife or a cowboy hat on account if you don't need tractor
supplies. Comments: If you are a new business with no D&B rating yet, then a personal guarantee will be required. You can
also apply directly in each store and then mail the application to their corporate office. Phone: Fax: 615-366-4744 Purchase
From This Account: Shop Online http://www.tractorsupply.com/
These accounts will all report on your business credit, but there is a catch. Most of them
will require a personal guarantee and will check your personal credit scores for initial
approval. However, the actual accounts do not typically show-up on your personal credit
reports. Members have reported approvals with FICO scores of 660 and above.
These cards in particular will create a hard inquiry on your personal credit. We strongly
recommend that you do not apply for more than two at any one time.
Open an Account: Getting Approved: Business and personal information is reported to business credit to bureaus.
No minimum time in business requirement. They look at your Experian credit score first. Initial approval is based on
personal credit in most cases (640 Fico and above). Personal Guarantee Required Terms: Revolving Years In
Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax:
Open an Account: Getting Approved: D&B or Experian credit histories are considered when applying for a line of
business credit. A personal guarantee is also required. No minimum time in business requirement, but if D&B or
Experian scores are not high enough then they will look at personal credit scores, which could possibly offset
insufficient D&B/Experian scores. Initial approval is based on personal credit in most cases (640 Fico and above).
Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax: 605-357-
2092
http://www.discovercard.com/business/?gcmpgn=08 01_gh_sb_txt
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
Getting Approved: Initial approval is based on personal credit in most cases (640 Fico and above).
Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone:
Fax:
Company: Key Bank
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Company: Bank of America Business
Open an Account: Getting Approved: Must be in business for about two years depending on situation. Personal
guarantee required in most cases. If you have credit history with D&B they will look at that before approving or
declining your application. They may also look at your: Debt to income ratio Business Profitability Call 800-481-8277 to
apply by phone. Rates are better when you apply by phone and you get your card faster as opposed to applying
online. Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax:
stores for a commercial account or print their application from the website. If you have been incorporated for less
than 2 years they will require a personal guarantee. Terms: Revolving & Net 30 Years In Business Required:
PayDex Score Required: Yes Tips: If you apply in the store, you may get instant approval. Otherwise, applying
via fax will take around 4 hours after you fax them your application. Comments: They report your payment history
monthly to both D&B and Experian. Phone: Fax: Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
http://www.bestbuybusiness.com/bbfb/en/US/adirect/bestbuy?cmd=BBFBCreditInfo
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Company: Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/
Company: DELL
https://www.onlinecreditcenter2.com/EApplyCommercial/load.do?cHash=5468598762&siteCode=Home0107 Getting
Approved: Apply online for approval with D&B number generated members report approvals of $1k. With a Paydex
score of 85 or above, Members report $5k approvals. Less than 5 years requires personal guarantor unless a good
D&B and/or Experian score is established. May still require a PG on some occasions. EIN number also required.
Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: If declined go into store and ask for
manager to call, many approved. Or re-apply in a few weeks when more trades post. Comments: If you need to call
and talk to someone live, just keep hitting the 0 key on the phone and let it not understand your entries. This will cause
you to transferred to one of their reps. A personal guarantee is required by an owner/officer or other authorized
individual if you are (1) a partnership or proprietorship or (2) a corporation that has been in business less than three
(3) years. Can get approved in as little as 45 seconds after submitting online or they may mail a letter Phone: Fax:
Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
http://www.lowes.com/
Company: JC Penney
Open an Account: Apply Here Getting Approved: Paydex score required with no delinquencies. 72 hours to
process after sending fax. Notification of approval comes via mail with cards unless you call. You will need an EIN
number. Sometimes PG is required, usually with little or no credit history established. Terms: Net 30 Years In
Business Required: 0.5 PayDex Score Required: 45 Tips: Fax application back to (800) 290-9338. Dollar weighted
average. Paydex must be higher than 45. Comments: Cannot apply in the store. Phone: Fax: 972-881-6688
Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/default.aspx
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
Company: Ikea
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Company: Sears Commercial One
http://www.citibank.com/us/cards/srs/commercial1.jsp
Company: Ford Business Credit
Tips: Comments:
Phone: Fax: 801-
743-2040
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Company: GMAC Commercial
Open an Account: Getting Approved: This account has been difficult to determine approval criteria. Therefore if you
apply, do so with business information only. Then please use the FeedBack button to report your outcome. Terms:
Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax:
Open an Account: Getting Approved: Two options: Commercial account gas card- can use only with sinclair
stations. Commercial Fleet account- more control over cards, limits per card, use at any gas station. No personal
guarantee with business credit history established. PG required for newer business with no credit history. No
bankruptcies. Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: No Tips: Comments:
Phone: Fax:
http://www.superfleet.net/ Getting Approved: At least 1 year in business. However, see tips if you been in business
less than 1 year. Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: 0-1 PayDex Score Required: No Tips: If you
have been in business less than a year, you can get approved. When asked what your expected monthly usage will
be, give them a low dollar amount, usually less than $200 per month. That will greatly affect the approval decision.
However, as of 10/1/2005 users have been reporting that a personal guarantee is now required for start up
businesses. Comments: Phone: 937-864-3091
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
Fax:
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Company: Union 76 Commercial Card
Open an Account: Apply Here Getting Approved: 2-3 trade references, 1 bank reference, duns check done on
larger businesses. With little business credit history, you can get approved with no personal guarantee by providing
2 years of financials. Otherwise a PG is required. Apply by fax, phone, or online. Terms: Revolving Years In
Business Required: PayDex Score Required: No Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax:
Comments: Phone:
207-773-8171 Fax:
Company: Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/
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Company: Costco Business Account
Company: Sam's Club Business Revolving
http://www.walmart.com/ Getting Approved: No personal guarantee required if you have business credit
established. PG required for businesses with little or no business credit. EIN number required. Terms: Revolving
Years In Business Required: 2 PayDex Score Required: Tips: A personal guarantee is required if your business is
less than 2 years old, or your business is a partnership or sole proprietorship. Comments: Online application must be
printed and signed and then returned to your nearlest Sams Club. Do not mail the application to Sams Club. Phone:
Fax: Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/index.jsp
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
Open an Account: Apply Here
https://www201.americanexpress.com/sbsapply/EACQServlet?reques t_type=applyNow&bos=b&eep=7838&ct=200
Getting Approved: Initial approval is based on personal credit in most cases (640 Fico and above). Terms: Revolving
Years In Business Required: PayDex Score Required: Tips: Comments: Phone: 800-220-8592 Fax: Purchase
From This Account: Shop Online
https://www.costco.com/Service/FeaturePageLeftNav.aspx?ProductNo=10166066
Open an Account: Getting Approved: You must call your local store and apply directly through them. Businesses
older then 2 years have reoprted being approved with no personal guarantee. Less than 2 years in business they are
asking for personal information. Try submitting without it. Terms: Revolving Years In Business Required: 2 PayDex
Score Required: No Tips: Comments: Phone: Fax: 214-573-5320 Purchase From This Account: Shop Online
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/
Step 6 - Bank
Credit
When it comes to true business loans and large amounts of business financing, that is
where your business banking relationships comes into play. In this Step we will be
breaking that down and showing you how to optimize it for larger business loans at
"Your business bank account does not impact your ability to build business
credit
scores, but it is a key factor in getting approved for larger loans."
Solid Bank Credit makes your business credible in the eyes of lenders.
In this step, we will walk through the main components of Bank Credit which are:
Your overall Bank Credit consists of your Account (name and history), your
Rating, and your actual Credit (Bank Loan or Line of Credit). Let's address your
Banking
Name
The first step in establishing positive Bank Credit is to make sure that your business
name and mailing address, as listed on your business bank account(s), matches exactly
with how your business name and address appear on your legal paperwork that has
been filed with the State. It must also match exactly with the name and address that
appear on any Federal EIN paperwork. If it does not match GET IT CORRECTED
IMMEDIATELY
.
Banking
History
Most lenders determine the age of your business by the date you first opened your
business banking account and not the date that appears on your Incorporation, LLC, or
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1. The first component is your balance rating. This rating is your average minimum
balance maintained in your account over a three (3) month period. $10,000 will rate as
"Low 5", $5,000 rates as "Mid 4", $999 rates as "High 3", and so on. You need to
maintain a minimum "Low 5" bank rating ($10,000) for at least 3 months. Unfortunately,
without at least a "low 5" rating, most lenders will assume your business has little ability
to repay.
2. The second component is the bank rating cycle which is three (3) months. You'll
want to have at least a low 5 for the three months prior to applying for larger loans.
3. The third and final component has to do with how you manage the account. NSF
(bounced) checks destroy bank ratings. From this point forward, NSF checks
If you don't have the $10,000 required for the low 5 rating, consider borrowing it from
friends or family. Maybe pull it off personal credit cards or out of the equity in your
home. If you borrow it from friends or family, explain to them you will not be "using" the
money but that it will just be sitting in your business checking account. Tell them you
can return it to them in six (6) months. Maybe offer to pay interest. In the steps that
follow, we will be looking at other creative ways to get the money you need.
Bank ratings are totally separate from building business credit and in no way effect your
ability to build strong scores. So if you don't have the $10,000, or can't get access to the
$10,000, to secure a Low 5 Bank Rating it will have no impact what-so-ever on your
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ability to build strong business credit scores. Bank ratings do have an impact on
your ability to secure larger business loans and lines in the future. So remember that
when your business starts making money you should keep your daily balance above
Getting your first business loan from a bank can seem like an impossible task. The
majority of the business loan applications at banks get declined because banks won't
The one bank loan provides a powerful boost to building business credit fast. The
business bank loan needs to be in the exact name of your company. It should be under
your Federal EIN and report to the business credit agencies, specifically Equifax and
Experian
.
So how do we accomplish this? Under this Bank Loan Program you will be securing a
business loan with a certificate of deposit (CD) at the bank that is extending the
business loan. You'll make a deposit into a CD account at an SBA preferred lending
bank. Then, you receive a business loan for 100% of the value of the CD.
This process works very well and works every time so long as your personal credit is
"ok". The bank is not basing your business loan on your personal credit, but if your
FICO scores are in the low 500 range they may not do this deal for you. If your scores
are low it is best to try smaller business banks and talk to an individual banker first.
So where does your deposit come from? We are not talking about a large amount of
money. You can start with as little as $5,000. There are many creative ways to acquire
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the money you need for the bank CD deposit: family, friends, savings, garage sales, or
• It will appear on your business credit report just like any other loan.
• There will be no note in the file, or on credit reports, that show it as "secured".
• It will make your business credit report stand out to other lenders and
A Helpful Suggestion
If you have to borrow the money you need for this step from Friends or Family,
you can assure them that will get their money back. Here is how that works:
1. You borrow the money for the CD to secure the bank loan.
But you say "that leaves me without any money". Another option, then, is
to separately deposit the money from the loan/line of credit and use it exclusively to re-
pay itself. At the end, you can return their money with interest. Remember their money
is in a CD earning interest. Either way you go, this technique gives you a very large
If your personal credit is a large issue and you simply cannot find a business bank to do
the CD program for you ... all is not lost. First, you can still build your business credit
without the bank loan, the bank loan just makes it faster. Second, you can always return
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Webster Bank
Contact: Jason
Scalzo 25 Prospect
Street Ridgefield, CT
06877 Phone: 203-
431-7011
So you are looking for $25,000 in the form of a business-only (no personal credit) loan.
Most lenders who are going to extend to your business $25,000 in cash will first want to
see that another lender has already extended at least $25,000 to your business.
Therefore, the working capital (cash) lender is looking to see some form of "Comparable
Credit" on your business credit reports.
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Comparable Credit can be of tremendous value to building your business credit but it is
not a required component. Comparable credit is, however, a required component if your
business is to get approved for larger unsecured lines and loans.
Banks and other unsecured cash-out lenders will look to see if your business has
"comparable credit" and they would not typically loan $50,000 to your business until
$50,000 shows up on your business credit reports from some other lender(s). It may
seem like a Catch 22 but there is a solution.
The Equipment Lease Solution
So how do you solve your business's need for Comparable Credit? The best way is with
equipment-based lease financing. Leases are much easier to qualify for than working
capital (cash-out) loans because the lender has the equipment as security. It will also
conserve your cash flow because it can cover many items that you may not of
considered to be financable. This can include specialty vehicles, software, installation
fees and other "ancillary equipment items" that can be bundled into it.
If your business can use or has a need for any type of equipment (computers, desks,
chairs, racks, shelves, forklifts, trucks, etc.) we highly recommend you apply for this
program. $25,000 approvals are typical if a business owner (anyone owning 10% or
more of the business) has above 640 FICO scores with no open public records (liens,
judgments or bankruptcies).
With 720 scores approvals can be as high as $75,000. Finally, it reports on your
business credit and only the initial inquiry should show up on personal credit reports.
"Doing all this work to build strong business credit scores has a major goal, and that
of
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Then you are ready to package your funding request and present it for bank
approval.
Loan Packaging
Overview:
The Executive Summary- This is a detailed summary of your business model and the
experience of the key executives to execute it. For example, you are much more likely
to get funding if you have ten years experience in auto body repair management and
now you have started your own auto body repair shop.
Products and Services Synopsis- This is a viability statement defining why your
business products and/or services are viable for the marketplace and demographics
that you have chosen. For example, you have experience in office building maintenance
and now you own a firm the has contracts with 3 large office complexes and you need
financing to be able to purchase the supplies to expand to 3 more office complexes.
This should be prepared and at least reviewed by a professional firm that puts their
name on them. In some cases, for larger loan amounts, they may need to be audited.
Guaranteed Business Credit Guaranteed Business Funding
The Executive
Summary
1. State Records, Your entity must be open, active and in good standing.
2. Federal EIN, Your Employer Identification number filing must match your
3. Bank Account, The day you open your business bank account is the day
6. Separate business phone, Your business must have its own phone
number
.
7. 411 Directory, business phone number must be listed with 411 under the
exact legal
name.
8. Experian, File must be open with a credit history and good score.
9. Dun & Bradstreet, File must be open with a credit history and good score.
10. Equifax, File must be open with a credit history and good
score.
14. NSF, No NSF checks on the business account for the past
year.
15. Tax Returns, All applicable tax returns must have been
filed.
17. Credit Cards, at least 3 business credit cards with payments made
early.
18. Vendor Credit, at least 5 vendor lines of credit with payments made
early.
19. Comparable Credit, a larger loan from a non-bank lender with payments
made early.
20. Bank Loan, Securing a small bank business loan with payments made
early
.
Plus
:
Once your Business Plan Development is done please submit to one of the banks
listed in Step 6.
Hopefully by now you have already done some business with one of our listed banks
and have some business history and relationship with that bank or with another bank.
Your SCORE counselor can help you find how what your loan package needs to profile
for the bank you are presenting to and make sure you download and read "How to
Prepare and Present a Successful Funding Request, before you apply. This Ebook was
sent as an attached to your original purchase.
Now it is vital that you pay all your open business accounts on time. After three (3)
reporting cycles of timely payments you will have good business credit scores. To fully
maximize those scores requires two (2) years of positive payment history and the
combinations of 5 vendor lines of credit, 3 business credit cards and 1 bank loan.
Use the right hand navigation panel to return to any step that you have completed.
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