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new business and i havent a clue

May 14, 2008 7:57 AM

Click to view endsmeat's profile Professional endsmeat 5 posts since
May 14, 2008

My name is joseph, and i have a home movie theater and basement building construction company. I am so nervous about my business credit. I have insurance and ein and also i am registered. I also have business bank account and i think just about everything i need. I just dont know how to build my credit for the business. I have tried looking for secured credit cards but i dont know if that the right thing. Can someone please shed some light on me. Thanks
PS, I just got approved for my business cell phone with a 100 dollar deposit. Should i have done that???
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Click to view LUCKIEST's profile SCORE LUCKIEST 7,938 posts since
Aug 6, 2007
1. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 14, 2008 8:35 AM
in response to: endsmeat
new business and i haven't a clue?? Welcome Joseph

*Tell me more. Yo*u* *have a home movie theater and basement building construction company

How long have you been in Business?? Where are you located like City and State??

Do you know about SCORE?? SCORE is FREE and helps people in Business.

Good luck, LUCKIEST
Click to view endsmeat's profile Professional endsmeat 5 posts since
May 14, 2008
2. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 14, 2008 10:07 AM
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I have had my business now for six years, but I always delt in cash I never wanted to use any kind of credit, but these days you have to and I want to do it right. My business is located in Toms River NJ. We finish basements and build custom movie theaters, or any kind of fun room you or I can imagine. I have four employees working with me or you can say for me.
Click to view endsmeat's profile Professional endsmeat 5 posts since
May 14, 2008
3. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 14, 2008 10:08 AM
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What is score?
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4. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 14, 2008 10:25 AM
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new business, SCORE is FREE

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit
association dedicated to
educating entrepreneurs and the formation,
growth and success of small business nationwide.

They can help you succeed
Click to view FCPainter's profile Mogul FCPainter 83 posts since
Jan 8, 2008
5. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 14, 2008 6:41 PM
in response to: endsmeat
Not to be too nosy, but why would you suddenly need busines credit now? yes, it's smart to build up a credit profile for your business. If i were you, i would walk into whatever bank you have your business checking account at and ask them about getting a small line of credit and a credit card. pay them both off right away. Also, don't you have suppliers that give you terms? Presumably, they would report your payment behaviors to people including D&B.

For myself, I'd rather use my home equity for short term cash needs. It scares me into borrowing as little as i can and paying off as quick as I can and ensures I get a good rate. you could not pay me to do sales factoring. the interest rate on that stuff turns out to be like 25%+
Click to view endsmeat's profile Professional endsmeat 5 posts since
May 14, 2008
6. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 15, 2008 9:20 AM
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because i went from 2000 sq foot houses to 37000 sq foot now. and need more equipment and things you know
Click to view bizloans's profile Authority bizloans 5 posts since
May 7, 2008
7. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 15, 2008 10:55 AM
in response to: endsmeat
In order to have at least 80 Paydex score with D&B you need to have 4-6 trade lines with vendors who offer business trade lines without personal guarantee.Check our website at www.primestarbusinessgroup.com for more info.
Click to view TJMorehead's profile Mogul TJMorehead 98 posts since
Mar 16, 2008
8. Re: new business and i havent a clue May 16, 2008 2:08 AM
in response to: endsmeat
Hi Joseph,

You are making the right move. Setting up business credit along with having your company incorporated releases you from personal liability and having to personally guarantee financing. Your company should be its own entity. Unlike personal credit, business credit is considered good debt. When you have trade lines of credit, loans, etc, that gives the lenders a little comfort because they have a point of reference. If you continue to pay cash for everything and pay off debts soon, its hard to track your performance, so lenders aren't as likely to loan or give you credit.

To establish business credit, you do need a Duns number, not the free one. You have to pay for their packages. Your creditors have to be verified by Dun and Bradstreet in order to start reporting them, otherwise nothing is reported. 4-6 trade lines aren't enough to get you to where you need to be. Your goal is at least a Paydex score of 80. Additionally, there are other factors involved to maximize your score. I recommend you contact a professional who can educate you and do this for you. If you need a referral, I'd be happy to connect you with them.

Warm regards,
TJMorehead
www.moreheadsconnections.com
Click to view ARIZONAGAL1's profile Authority ARIZONAGAL1 9 posts since
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9. Re: new business and i havent a clue Sep 24, 2008 3:10 PM
in response to: endsmeat
Hi Joseph,
I just got done reading jad_cpa's story.
Look him up for advice on how to establish your business credit it's good advice.
Easy steps too.

His story is "How I learned to establish credit in my business name."
look for it on the search this site on the right in yellow highlight.
Good Luck!
Click to view directconect's profile Authority directconect 11 posts since
Oct 3, 2008
10. Re: new business and i havent a clue Oct 3, 2008 11:19 PM
in response to: ARIZONAGAL1

1 there six steps to building your business credit file
  • 2 you have to have 5 trade lines*
  • 3 business credit works like this:*
scale 1 to 80
this is what raises your score
1 The more trade lines the higher your score
2 activity) your trade lines have to be kept current with activity
1 multiple trade lines shows that your doing business on a larger scale
2 activity on your trade line shows that your doing consistant business
this is what raises your business score
THERES A GUY REALLY HONEST WHO WILL WORK WITH YOU HANDS ON TEACHING EVERY STEP OF THE WAY EVEN SETS YOU UP TO REPORT TRADE LINES, HIS NAME IS BOB, How do i know ?
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Click to view NoBullFunding's profile Mogul NoBullFunding 278 posts since
Oct 6, 2008
11. Re: new business and i havent a clue Oct 7, 2008 8:00 AM
in response to: endsmeat
Business credit is not nearly as important as personal credit. Don't buy into these people who claim they can establish business credit (for a fee, of course). In my years as a credit underwriter, I NEVER turned away an applicant because they lacked business credit. If there was derogatory credit, that's VERY different than not having business credit. If you have a good personal repayment history, that's good enough with regards to credit. That alone won't get you a loan, but good credit is ALWAYS a good start.
Click to view CaptCole's profile Authority CaptCole 9 posts since
Oct 12, 2008
12. Re: new business and i havent a clue Oct 12, 2008 7:34 PM
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Joseph, look at our home theater chairs at www.laurentleather.com
Capt Cole
cole@laurentleather.com
Click to view directconect's profile Authority directconect 11 posts since
Oct 3, 2008
13. Re: new business and i havent a clue Oct 12, 2008 8:46 PM
in response to: endsmeat
MY NAME IS BOB
I do This Every Day And Have About 10 Web Sites And You Are Some What On The Right Track And Then Again Starting To Get Lost. If You Would Like Me To Point You In The Right Direction At No Charge Email me At directconect23@gmail.com and don't spend no more money i can tell you how to obtain it all free

Bob

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