Category: Business Credit

For some, freelancing represents a means to make a little extra cash on the side doing something they enjoy or excel at. For others, the ability to fully transition to a life of freelance work means the recognition of a life-long goal driven by passion and skill. If you fall into one of those categories, navigating your new-found income and its relationship with your taxes, personal finances, and ultimately credit can seem complicated. Regardless of where you are in your… Read More

Whether you’re competing for a government contract or trying to secure favorable terms for a loan, a solid Dun & Bradstreet Rating may help you take your business to the next level. As the oldest credit bureau in the U.S., Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) deals only in business credit and is often the go-to credit agency for the the federal government and other high volume lenders. But how do you get your Dun & Bradstreet credit scores? We answer that… Read More

This post was reviewed and updated on June 15, 2020. Strong personal and business credit scores can help small business owners qualify for better financing which, in turn, can help them grow their business. But not every entrepreneur can afford to wait until their credit is in perfect shape before they launch. Some have damaged credit due to financial setbacks, while others may have avoided debt and have very little credit history. That’s where Self, formerly known as Self Lender,… Read More

Everyone starts somewhere. The process of building a business credit profile isn't incredibly different from building personal credit; making payments on time and avoiding carrying high balances are always good practices, but the tools will be different. Many business owners will start out with credit cards specifically designed for startups or those with little to no business credit history, but after time, you'll likely be looking to graduate to bigger products that can help your business grow and allow you… Read More

Thanks to a little something called the American Revolution and being included on a short list with death and other unsavory inevitabilities, taxes likely won't make the "hobbies" section of your Facebook page. Unless you filed for an extension, you're still relatively freshly removed from the tax deadline, and may still be reeling from the stress and nitpicky monotony. 'Twas the season, and 'twill be the season sooner than you think. As with any major task or plan in life,… Read More