Category: Business Credit

When starting a business, entrepreneurs often feel a lot of pressure to do a lot quickly. Pick a business name. Create a website. Set up a business entity. Get a business bank account.  These steps are all important to set your business up for long-term success and need to get done. Since you probably don’t have time to waste, you’ll want to pick the most efficient options available.  Building business credit should be on your to do list, because the… Read More

While you’re hard at work in your business, credit bureaus are also working behind the scenes to compile credit reports that can help (or hurt) your business for months or years to come.  Suppliers may review your business credit profile to decide whether to do business with your company, or offer payment terms like net-30 terms. Small business lenders may use these reports and scores to decide whether to offer financing, and what interest rate to charge. And other businesses… Read More

If you’re interested in checking or building credit to qualify for credit cards or loans, you’ve probably heard of Credit Karma.  What if you’re also a small business owner? Can Credit Karma help you check your business credit or qualify for business financing? Learn about Credit Karma for business. What Is Credit Karma? Credit Karma is best known for providing consumers with free credit scores and credit report monitoring. It offers free personal credit scores and reports.  It also helps… Read More