Build Your Business Credit Profile To Set Up Long Term Funding
Many small business owners use personal credit to run their businesses. However, doing so could put you at risk if your business is in trouble. Plus, many creditors today are moving away from relying on personal credit alone when judging a business’s financial health since personal credit is not considered an ideal predictor of business behavior.
If you are a small business, it is so important to establish business credit right away
Reasons to establish business credit.
Protect personal credit and personal finances.
The first thing you should do when you start a business is separate your personal and business credit. This will help protect yourself if the company doesn’t succeed. You won’t ruin your personal finances and credit scores. If you establish business good credit, you won’t have to rely on your personal credit or finances to your business. This will keep your business entity and your personal liability separated.
Work with top lenders.
Finding a lender that is right for you is very important. There are so many different types of lending offers for a business. It is imperative that you find one that is going to suit your particular business’ needs. With good business credit, you will be able to be selective with whom you work with.
Larger amount of capital.
Establishing good business credit is essential when it comes to getting a large amount of funding for your company. Business owners with poor credit will often be limited in the amount of money a lender will fund them. If you know you’ll need to take out a significant loan for your business, it’s in your best interest to begin building your credit as soon as possible.
Better interest rates.
How do you get the best rates? As you probably guessed, good credit is the key component and that includes business credit. The better your credit profile, the better your interest rate, and the more money you’ll save over time.
Good business credit is crucial to the success of a company. Starting early and making sure that your personal and business finances are separated is vital to your personal finances.
Here at prime corporate services, our advisors will help you establish your business credit and show you how to maintain its health through every step of the way.
Sign up for a free one-hour consultation and we can walk you through what your business needs to be financially stable and successful.