BUSINESS CREDIT PORTFOLIO
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BUILDING THE PERFECT BUSINESS CREDIT PORTFOLIO
A business credit portfolio, which includes business vendor accounts, business credit cards, fleet business credit cards, and business credit cards, is a business credit system to maximize business finance. Why is a business credit portfolio important to you as a business owner? An established, solid business credit portfolio helps you to control monthly expenses, because it makes it easier for you to satisfy them without sacrificing or restricting your cash flow. Even if you have cash to pay for your expenses, it is wise to utilize business credit and pay it off before interest accrues, because these accounts report to the business credit reporting agencies, thereby building and solidifying your business credit portfolio. This portfolio is accessed by lenders and creditors, and proves your creditworthiness, which translates to maximum fundability for your business.
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Once you have five business vendor accounts, begin to establish retail credit from places like Staples, Lowe’s, Amazon, etc. Retailers check for uniformity in your business information and whether your business is licensed properly. Again, pay on these accounts early or on time, as it will strengthen your portfolio.
After you’ve established eight accounts on your business credit report, apply for fleet credit. This is used for fuel, vehicle repair, and maintenance. In other words, these are gasoline credit cards issued by BP, Chevron, Sunoco, etc. If you’re not in business long enough to qualify for fleet credit, you can still get it by providing personal guarantee or a deposit. Continue to pay early or on time, further solidifying your portfolio.
Finally, once you have at least fourteen accounts on your business credit report, you can apply for bank credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. These will give you optimal spending power to purchase supplies and materials for your business without restricting or sacrificing cash flow.