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High-Risk SIC Codes

High-Risk SIC Codes & Restricted Industrial Classifications

While originally developed for federal government agencies, business classification system SIC codes are now also used by credit reporting agencies. So, be not shoot yourself in the foot by choosing a high-risk SIC code when registering your business. Usage When extending credit, financial institutions like banks and alternative lenders use SIC codes to quickly determine …

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How to Avoid Business Credit Mistakes & Build Scores Fast

How to Avoid Business Credit Mistakes & Build Scores Fast

If you’re looking to build business credit quickly, try not to make any of these missteps that can cause lender concern and score decreases. All vendors, underwriters, investors, and potential partners will gauge your level of risk based on your business credit scores and ratings, so make sure all of your bureau profiles are pristine …

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How to Build Business Credit Fast in Canada

How to Build Business Credit Fast in Canada: 10-Step Guide

Establishing business credit will help your Canadian business increase its borrowing power and help secure trade credit and future financing. By monitoring and improving your credit profile, lenders and underwriters checking your business payment history will see everything they need to mark your application approved. A good credit score will also make it easy for …

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What is a Trade Reference: Business Credit Meaning & Uses

What is a Trade Reference: Business Credit Meaning & Uses

Many trading partners don’t report positive payment experiences, meaning new vendors can’t verify your credit history. A trade reference request on a credit application, means they want to who you do business with and to possibly speak with your contact firsthand. Think of trade references as a financial summary that documents your payment history with …

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Net Terms Vendors Guide: Tiers to Build Business Credit Fast!

Net Terms Vendors Guide: Tiers to Build Business Credit Fast!

You can secretly obtain fast business credit by establishing reporting tradelines using tiered net vendor accounts with 30-day payment terms. By starting small, applying for gas cards and office supply accounts that regularly report to Dun & Bradstreet, you quickly build up your credit and trade lines. By paying Net 30 invoices on time, you’ll …

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Exploiting Net 30 Trade Credit for Optimal Business Growth

Exploiting Net 30 Trade Credit for Optimal Business Growth

Boost your financial stability and enhance creditworthiness by harnessing the power of net 30 payment terms for building business credit. Also known as vendor credit or supplier credit, this buy now, pay later invoicing allows purchasing products you need from office supplies to product packaging and company clothing. Once your order is fulfilled, you’ll be …

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How to Apply for Business Credit Cards with EIN Only, No SSN

How to Apply for Business Credit Cards with EIN Only, No SSN

Safeguard your personal liability and financial autonomy by securing a business credit card that’s not linked to your social security number. When filling out business credit card applications with only an EIN the pros certainly outweigh the cons. A few viable approval options without using your SSN include retail store cards, gas cards, and prepaid …

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How to Check Business Credit Score for Free

Where & How to Check Business Credit Score for Free

When looking to build business credit, you can review your company’s financial health via free business credit reports from these websites. Some of them are business credit reporting agencies that offer free sneak previews, while others are third-party sites that help you obtain a good business credit score. Free Reports Other than free trials that …

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    • Who Report To
      • Major Credit Bureaus
      • Dun & Bradstreet
      • Experian
      • Equifax
      • Creditsafe
    • By Type
      • Beauty Supply
      • Clothing
      • Hair Products
        • Raw Hair
      • Office Supplies
      • Virtual Offices
    • Net 30
      • Amazon Business
      • Crown
      • Creative Analytics
      • JJ Gold
      • Summa
    • Net 60
  • Build Credit
    • Credit Builders
    • Credit Bureaus
      • Dun & Bradstreet
        • DUNS Number
        • Paydex Score
      • Credit Files
      • Trade References
    • Credit Scores
      • Free Scores
      • Monitoring
      • Reports
    • Credit Secrets
      • Mistakes to Avoid
    • Bank Accounts
      • No Fee Checking
    • Purchase Terms
      • 2/10 Net 30
    • EIN
      • High-Risk SIC Codes
    • Canada Credit
  • Loans
    • Alternative Lenders
      • ROK Financial
      • Torro
      • Kabbage
      • Fundwise Capital
      • OnDeck
    • Credit Lines
    • Equipment Finance
      • Medical
      • Cannabis
    • Cash Advance
    • Real Estate
      • Fund & Grow
    • For Women
    • Acquisition
    • SBA Loans
      • Newtek
      • Reliant Funding
  • Credit Cards
    • No PG Cards
      • Divvy
      • Ramp
    • Corporate Cards
    • 0% APR Cards
      • Chase Ink Series
    • Fleet Fuel Cards
    • Using EIN Only
      • How to Apply
    • Store
      • Amazon Business
      • Home Depot
      • Sam’s Club
    • Convert into Cash
    • Pay Rent With
  • Tax Credits
    • What is the ERC?
      • Advance Payments
      • How to Qualify
        • ERC California
      • ERC and PPP Loans
      • Recovery Startup Biz
      • IRS Form 941-X
      • FAQ
      • Refund Status
      • Scams & Myths
      • Owner Wages
    • R&D Tax Refund
    • Energy Tax Refund
    • C Corp vs S Corp
  • Invest
    • Real Estate
      • Cities to Invest
      • Hard Money Loans
      • Investor Line of Credit
    • Coinbase