Small Business Credit

Business Accounting

5 Small Business Credit Pitfalls to Consider Avoiding

For small businesses, building a strong business credit foundation can be paramount to achieving success. It's not only about accessing funding and capital, but also about setting the stage for future growth and partnerships.

By Entrepreneur Deals

Business Accounting

How to Choose a Credit Card for Your Startup

By Baruch Mann (Silvermann)

Business Accounting

5 Ways to Build Business Credit for a New LLC

By Jose Rodriguez

Business Accounting

How to Know If You Need Funding (and How to Get It)

By Carolyn Rodz

Building a Business

Times Are Good, so Start Working Now to Make Your Small Business Recession-Proof

The financial crisis of 2007-2009 can tell the prescient business owner how to prepare for any downturn that may be on the horizon.

By Eyal Lifshitz

Business Funding

How to Qualify for a Business Startup Loan

New businesses may find it difficult to qualify for traditional bank loans. But don't lose hope. You still have plenty of options.

By Jared Hecht

Thought Leaders

4 Scenarios When It Makes Good Sense to Take on Business Debt

Debt is often necessary to grow.

By Mike Kappel

Business Accounting

There’s a Real Difference Between a Personal and Business Credit Card

Not all credit cards are created equal. If you're a small business owner, you're missing out if you don't have a business credit card.

By Jared Hecht

Business Accounting

Have You Fallen Victim to the Small Business Credit Conundrum?

The idea of complete separation between business and personal credit is, sadly, an illusion.

By Eyal Shinar

Human Resources

Create Your Entrepreneur’s Essential Backup Plan and Never Panic Again

Staying solvent at your current level is the key to taking your business to the next level.

By Andre Bourque

Thought Leaders

Do Your Homework on Yourself: Background Checks for Business

Know what everyone else knows about you, and you won't be tripped up by an interview question.

By Katherine Keller

Business Accounting

Entrepreneurs Don’t See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It’s Costing Them

Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.

By Lisa Stevens

Thought Leaders

Good Surprises Are Likelier When You Plan for Them

Don't be so focused on what can go wrong that you aren't ready to seize the opportunity when things go better than anticipated.

By Haijian Hu

Building a Business

Funding Your Business: Building Credit and More

Even if you are dealing with less than perfect credit, there are more options than ever for entrepreneurs to fund their new businesses.

By Lucinda Honeycutt

Business Accounting

8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card

Using a business credit card isn't just easier than getting a conventional back loan, it has many more benefits.

By Levi King

Business Accounting

3 Common Credit Mistakes New Business Owners Make

When it comes to business credit, new business owners often don't recognize the mistakes they're making until it's too late.

By Thomas Donaldson

Business Accounting

10 Steps to Establish and Build Credit for Your New Startup

Good credit starts with something as simple as securing an EIN -- and paying your bills on time.

By Jonathan Long

Building a Business

How to Choose the Best Credit Card for Your Small Business

There is no one-size-fits all business credit card. To narrow your search, you must first understand what your specific needs are.

By Thomas Donaldson

Business Accounting

4 Reasons You Need a New Credit Card for Your Business

Even if you never needed a loan before, establish business credit now, because you never know.

By Thomas Donaldson

Business Accounting

4 Things You Should Know About Business Credit Cards

Choosing a credit card can be tough, but it can be even more difficult for business owners who are unfamiliar with the business-credit landscape.

By Kari Luckett

Business Accounting

The Real Reason Banks Deny Loans to Many Small-Business Owners

Do you know your business credit score? And what are you doing to raise it?

By Levi King

Business Accounting

8 Times When It’s OK to Ding Your Credit Score (Infographic)

There are times with credit utilization when losing a little ultimately gains you a lot.

By Brad Wilson

Business Accounting

The Secret Credit Score Every Business Owner Should Know About, and How to Build Yours

It's really, really, important. So, learn what it means to your company's future.

By Kari Luckett

Business Accounting

Why Isn’t Access to Credit for Small Business Improving in 2015?

Some 50 percent of small businesses that applied for financing in 2014 haven't yet received it.

By David Nilssen

Business Accounting

4 Ways to Keep Your Business and Personal Credit Separate (and Why You Should Do Just That)

Take the time to build a credit profile for your company, so you don't jeopardize your personal credit.

By Levi King

Business Operations & Logistics

Why Security Should Be Top of Mind When Creating a Business

Because startup founders can be slow to install safeguards against cyber attacks, criminals often target new companies.

By Joe Ross

Building a Business

The Startup Act: A Nonstarter?

The new proposed bill may not go anywhere, but it could at the very least ignite a national conversation about how to spark entrepreneurship.

By Diana Ransom

Business Accounting

Does Your Small Business Have a Collateral Crisis?

A new study reveals that the biggest obstacle for small businesses seeking bank loans might be a lack of collateral.

By Carol Tice