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Follow these 7 steps to register a duns number and open your business profile at Dun & Bradstreet. Within 3 to 6 months of proper credit building, you should see a vast improvement in your business credit ratings and overall credibility.

1. Create D-U-N-S number
2. Wait up to 30 business days to receive your D&B number for business or pay to get expedited approval.
3. Apply for at least three net 30 vendor tradelines that report to Dun & Bradstreet
4. Get monthly credit reporting by ordering products or services that meet the minimum vendor purchase requirement
5. Fill out your D&B profile with essential company information, comprehensive financial data, and employee stats to get net worth and credit appraisal ratings.
6. Pay your net 30 invoices as quickly as possible (within 0-7 days) to obtain the highest PAYDEX score per transaction
7. Apply to more Tier 1 net 30 accounts until you have at least 5-8 tradelines reporting regularly, then start applying to Tier 2 vendors, store credit cards, and business credit cards.

Your company can register for a D-U-N-S Number through Dun & Bradstreet at their official dnb.com website. Do not try to register using any third-party sites, and be sure you fill out all necessary information when applying for a DUNS number.

After registering for a DUNS number, you’ll typically receive it within 30 business days (6 weeks). You can also get an expedited duns number by paying $229 to create a DUNSfile which allows for application processing in 5 business days or less. You can also obtain a duns number quickly for free if you’re an Apple Developer.

You can get expedited DUNS number service by opening a DUNSFile at DNB, which costs $229 and will speed up your approval to less than 5 business days. If you’re an Apple developer, you can get the same fast process for free through their system.

Lastly, for those in Asia, there are DUNS Register Seals, which has an even faster process, but also lots of false websites selling it. Unfortunately, the CCR government contractor loophole has been closed with the opening of the System for Award Management at sam.gov.

Anyone can get a DUNS number for free just by applying on the D&B website, but it can take up to 30 business days to receive it. If you need fast D-U-N-S approval to build credit quickly, you’ll need to either register as an Apple Developer or pay $229 to register your DUNSfile which comes with an express 5-day approval service.

First off, you need to register for a Dun & Bradstreet duns number then wait 30-90 days to get reporting. Once you’re regularly making monthly purchases on vendor credit and paying your invoices on time, you can apply for the D&B CreditSignal.

This service is free for 14 days and provides alerts for changes in your PAYDEX score, Delinquency Predictor Score, Financial Stress Score, and Supplier Evaluation Risk Rating. After 14 days you’ll only be notified of directional changes in your scores.

By signing up for a free account at Nav.com you can get your D&B rating in letter format (A-F) with A or B being good and anything else showing a need for credit repair. If you’re a full Nav member ($30-$50 per month) you’ll get access to all three major credit bureau reports whenever you want them.

The keys to building credit fast with your D-U-N-S number are to:

1. Apply for as many tradelines that report to Dun & Bradstreet as you can
2. Pay all your invoices as early as possible (30 days before due = 100 PAYDEX score)
3. Keep your D&B credit profile up-to-date with accurate financial and employee data

As you build up your business profile and D&B ratings, the more creditworthy you become, and the faster you can start applying for Tier 2 business credit.

Favorable ratings from Dun & Bradstreet can help your company get approved for working capital funding, obtain lower interest loans, and open doors to bigger clients and more lucrative contracts.

Many lenders, creditors, and net 30 suppliers also rely on your Dun & Bradstreet credit report to determine creditworthiness. Your D&B rating can also affect credit approval rates and the terms you are given.

DUNS numbers are linked to your business credit file at Dun & Bradstreet which gets reviewed when you apply for federal grants or contracts. While, a SAM registration is needed to receive payments from a government contract in the System for Award Management at sam.gov. Be sure to enter the same information when applying for both so there are no discrepancies between the two profiles.

Your account anniversary date Chase Ink Business credit cards is the day your was approved. Once you reach a combined $25,000 in total spending (combined 5%, 2%, or 1% purchases) your cashback will be capped until next year’s account anniversary date.

Cash-like transactions on Chase Business Ink credit cards are a reference to lottery tickets, casino gaming chips, race track wagers, or similar betting transactions. It can also refer to any checks that access your account, interest, unauthorized or fraudulent charges, or fees of any kind, including annual fees where applicable.

Banks and credit unions generally provide the lowest interest rates for business acquisition loans, but also have the lowest rate of approval. Banks also usually take time to approve applications since they require a lot of documentation such as tax returns, cash flow documents, business plans, and business backgrounds.

If you need cash quickly, then you might want to try an alternative online lender. The documentation they require is more credit score than business-plan related, and approval can happen within hours or just a few days.

Before accepting a loan deal, be sure to read the fine print, as well as, be fully aware of interest rates, and early loan payment fees. As well, you want to use a reputable lender whose recent reviews are all positive.

Once you apply for a business acquisition loan, the lender will check your credit score (personal and business). Having an EIN or DUNS number is beneficial in this case as it will help make your financial standing good. Also, it might prevent personal liability if the business acquisition loan defaults.

Harvest SBF is an alternative solution to the classic funding coming from banks, and other traditional lenders. They are more affordable and less strict, thus giving a chance to startups, newly-established companies, or those with a bad credit record.

No, but multiple D-U-N-S numbers can be issued if your business operates numerous legal entities, or has a varying legal structure, such as separate branches or subsidiaries. One DUN number could be used to represent your legal entity in Los Angeles while a second could be attached to your New York location. You can also use separate DUNS numbers to separate internal branches of a single business, such as departments that serve different industries.

In general, most loan applications at ROK Financial include the same primary elements of credit scores, business banking records, and a list of collateral or company assets. Bank references and proof of sufficient deposits will most definitely help speed up your approval process.

In regards to accounting numbers, ROK Financial can require items annual gross sales along with monthly gross margin, cash flow, debt to equity ratio, accounts payable and receivable, earnings, and monthly sales volume.

ROK Financial is known as a fast money provider, who has implemented many online systems and procedures that speed up the loan application process. As long as you’re able to quickly supply the documentation they request in your funding checklist, you could receive funds in your bank within 24-72 hours.

ROK Financial is known as a fast money provider, who has implemented many online systems and procedures that speed up their loan application process. As long as you’re able to quickly supply the documentation they request in your funding checklist, you could receive funds in your bank within 24-72 hours.

No. ROK Financial does not directly provide loans to their clients and is an intermediary between lenders. They use underwriters like Fintech, and their strong personal network includes a bevy of carefully selected lenders that offer a wide variety of loan and approval requirement options.

There are many options for you to choose from at ROK Financial, which include:

• Small business loans, startup funding, business line of credit, and SBA loans
• Equipment financing and AR financing
• Asset-based loans, fix and flip loans
• Merchant cash advance and franchise financing

While you can contact Summa on the web about credit reporting issues, it’s generally best to speak with vendors directly. Summa’s credit line number is 818-476-7892.

From Monday through Friday, their customer service is available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST (California Time), as well as Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST.

For new accounts in their Tier 1 membership, they only report purchases of $75 or more to Equifax Business. Once you’ve upgraded to a Tier 2 membership, purchases of $75 or more will be reported the Dun & Bradstreet.

Yes. Nav is an online fintech company, that was formerly known as Creditra. They provide services to individuals and businesses to monitor their credit reports.

The free membership plans at Nav will allow you to see your basic credit score grade (A to F), while paid accounts let you see everything in your D&B, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion credit reports. Paid membership, also has bonus features like identity theft protection and the ability to dispute errors on their credit reports.

Formerly knowing Creditera, Nav is a fintech company that offers monthly credit report subscriptions that start from $30 per month. With your paid membership you’ll get up-to-date reporting of your D&B, Experian, and Equifax business credit scores and history.

The full credit reports found in your paid Nav.com subscription are completely accurate and come directly from D&B, Experian, Equifax, and Transunion. The free account credit reports, however, only allow you to see a credit grade from A to F, with A being the highest.

When signing up with Nav with either personal or business information, they will make a soft pull of your credit score. This will not affect your credit score in any way but will provide you with access to your credit reports.

Only a soft pull is made when you register for a Nav.com account. This does not affect your credit score and is needed to provide access to your credit reports.

Yes, both the Nav Boost and Loan Builder plans offer monthly tradeline reporting to multiple credit bureaus and access to full business credit reports from Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax. Unlike many other Net 30 companies, Nav states that they will never make a negative report, even for non-payment.

You can cancel any Nav membership plan by modifying your billing profile via the Admin link found in the top menu of your user dashboard. You can also speak with customer service to cancel your account through the toll-free number found in your account or by calling 1-801-937-4621.

Do note that for all paid plans, you must ensure your current invoice is paid in full before you will be allowed to cancel.

Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, and Equifax Business are the major credit reporting agencies that Crown Office Supplies will report on-time payment history for purchases over $30.

On-time payments of $30 or more are reported by Crown Office Supplies every 30 days to DNB, Experian, and Equifax business credit bureaus.

Yes, Crown Office Supplies report all purchase orders over $30 to the Dun & Bradstreet credit bureau.

Yes, you can apply for delayed payment terms by clicking on the Net 30 Application link on the Crown Office Supplies website.

The key to receiving monthly credit boosts from doing business with Crown Office Supplies is to pay your bills as quickly as possible. Since they report monthly to Dun & Bradstreet the quicker you pay your bills, the higher your Paydex Score will be.

To maintain a fair credit rating you’ll need a minimum Paydex score of 75. If you reach 80, it will show you have a good credit rating. If you pay quickly, you can push your rating into the 90s it will score you bonus points with all credit lenders.

Only US businesses that have been established for at least 90 days can apply for a net 30 account. Applicants also must not have any derogatory or late payments and be willing to pay an annual membership fee of $99 upfront when applying.

When you request net 30 invoicing you will be required to:

1. Enter your email, username, and password
2. Fill out a business credit application that includes your Employment Identification Number and DUNS number for D&B reporting
3. Pay their annual membership fee of $99
4. Wait 24-48 hours to get net 30 credit approval

Once you are a member you can then:

• Login to your account and add products to your cart totaling $30 or more
• Select Net 30 invoicing at checkout
• Pay your bill via credit card in your account within 30 days
• Wait 30 days and reviews your business credit reports for tradeline activity

You can get net 30 invoicing from Crown Office Supplies, along with monthly reporting to Equifax Business, D&B, and Experian when meeting their application requirements and paying an annual fee of $99.

Yes, you must pay a membership fee of $99 when applying for a net 30 credit. Once paid, all purchases of $30 or more will be reported to multiple credit bureaus including Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, and Equifax Business.

Their underwriters generally take 24-48 hours to approve tradeline credit of $800 to $1,500. Once approved, you will a call, a text, a letter, and an email from Crown Office Office Supplies with instructions on how to access your tradeline and start doing business with them.

After paying an annual membership fee of $99 to Crown Office Supplies, you can get tradeline credit between $800 and $,1500 with monthly reporting to Experian Business, Equifax, and Dun & Bradstreet.

Guaranteed, reporting to three major credit bureaus (Transunion, Equifax, and Experian) from a well-known blockchain store and indirect reporting to Dun & Bradstreet makes applying for Sam’s Club business credit cards worthwhile.

If you’re using another business credit card that does not even report your transactions, you know you can build credit quicker when using your Sam’s Club card.

You can earn up 5% back in Sam’s Cash rewards by using your Sam’s Club credit card and making regular purchases in-store or online.

• 5% back in Sam’s Cash for all gasoline purchases
• 3% back on all dining and takeout purchases
• 1% back in Sam’s Cash for all other purchases

If you’re looking to build credit, the guaranteed and direct monthly reporting to three major credit bureaus (Transunion, Equifax, and Experian) also makes applying worthwhile. Through Transunion, your credit data gets relayed to Dun & Bradstreet for PAYDEX analysis.

Yes, a Sams Mastercard will generate monthly reports to three major credit bureaus (Transunion, Equifax, and Experian) and reports indirectly to Dun & Bradstreet via Transunion data

Yes, it can still be worthwhile in using the clout gained from your Sam’s Club MasterCard to get approval for other business credit cards with cashback rewards. You can also still utilize it for the 5% rewards in Sam’s Cash for in-store items, fuel purchases, and 3% for dining and takeout purchases.

No, Sam’s Club only reports directly to Transunion, Equifax, and Experian. Only Transunion data is relayed to Dun & Bradstreet for PAYDEX inclusion analysis.

Synchrony Bank is a financial institution that issues all Sam’s Club credit cards including the Sam’s Club Business MasterCard.

Synchrony Bank is the one that issues Sam’s club credit cards while Capital One is the issuer of Walmart’s line of business credit cards.

$0. There is no annual fee associated with Sam’s Business credit cards. To get 3% cashback on Plus purchases (instead of 1%), however, does require a Sam’s Plus Membership which costs $45 per year.

To maximize the amount of Sam’s Cash you can earn. You need a Sam’s Plus Membership to get 2% extra back when using your Sam’s Club MasterCard to make your purchase. With an annual fee of only $45, being a Sam’s Club member will soon pay for itself and then some with normal spending.

Having more positive trade references helps you build business credit and attain credit application approval from new vendors. This is especially true, for new businesses with a limited credit history. Nobody wants to be the first to offer you trade credit, so make sure your credit file contains payment experiences from any company that is happy to have you as a customer.

If you have a positive payment experience that is not being reported to commercial credit reporting agencies like D&B, you need to manually these tradelines to your credit file. Every positive, credit experience that gets added will have an immediate impact on your PAYDEX score.

If you have late or delinquent payments, it’s best for these to never ever be seen on your business credit reports. When adding trade references through D&B or other credit reporting agencies, be sure they have a positive payment experience. This way, they can have a strong impact on your PAYDEX score, rather than a negative one.

Yes, there only real application requirements are an EIN, being 30 days in business(not strict), and a DUNS number to get D&B reporting. You’ll find them in the #10-15 range in our list of net 30 vendors in tier 1.

The minimum requirement for net 30 approval is an Employee Identification Number, and being 30 days in business. You will also need a DUNS number to get DNB reporting.

$79 per year. You will be charged the annual fee initially when applying, and before you make your first purchase. They will only refund your payment if your 30 application is denied. To keep your tradeline active, you will need to pay the annual fee again on your signup anniversary date.

$49-$149 per month. The minimum requirement is a membership to their Founder Circle whose monthly plans cost $49 per month. If you feel that 2 hours of business coaching each month would help you, then the Mastermind program will cost you $149 per month.

$100. This, however, does include your annual membership fee of $79 which you must pay in advance when applying. If you then signup for their Foundation Circle monthly subscription at $49 or buy any of their products for more than $20 you’ll get credit reporting. After that, any monthly subscription payments or product purchases will be reported.

$1,000. Every month you make a valid purchase or stay subscribed to their monthly membership plans, you’ll get this $1,000 credit limit reported to Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, and Credit Safe.

Yes, they will report a $1,000 credit limit and any purchases/membership plans every month to D&B, as well as, Equifax, and Credit Safe.

No, they only report monthly to DNB, Equifax Business, and Credit Safe.

Yes, they report two of the three major credit bureaus in Dun Bradstreet and Equifax, along with also reporting to Credit Safe. They do not, however, report to Equifax.

They offer easy approval lines of credit with net 30 invoice payment terms to startup businesses and trade partners looking to establish a business credit profile. Tier 1 credit is the first of four credit tiers. Once you have 4-6 companies actively reporting your trade line to the main business credit bureaus, you can start applying to tier 2 vendors, fuel cards, and retail store cards.

No, not usually. On our list of easy approval vendors with net 30 terms, some starter vendors like Nav Business approve anyone just with an EIN. Others like Ohana Office Supplies, Office Garner, and Business Tshirt Club have applications that specifically mention having no PG and no personal credit check when applying.

This list of net 30 vendors has numerous easy approval options for startups and those with poor credit to build up their business credit profile. You can also try searching  Google for net 30 vendors who report to the major credit bureaus.

Typically, you require 3-5 active trade partners in Tier 1 credit before being able to apply for retail store cards and fuel cards from Tier 2 vendors.

The bulk of business credit and loan approval can hinge on your D&B PAYDEX score, as its credit rating system focuses on the payment experience. The higher your score in this credit reporting agency, the more likely you are to pay your invoice. Should you pay early, rather than just on time, your PAYDEX score can increase from 80 to 100. Lenders and underwriters who see your high score are more likely to approve you for supplier credit.

Other credit reporting bureaus include Ansonia, Creditsafe, and NACM.  Generally, these are not needed for tier 1 or tier 2 business credit approval. It’s only once you get into tier 3 vendors and business loan applications, that having a trade partner or two reporting through these agencies becomes important.

Yes, Grainger regularly reports to D&B and is the only major credit bureau they forward your payment history to. If you’re a new business looking to apply for credit, you may have to make a few prepaid purchases of their industrial supplies before being offered net 30 invoicing.

Yes, Uline regularly reports to D&B and is the only major credit bureau they forward your payment history to. If you’re a new business looking to fill out their credit application, you may have to make a few prepaid purchases of their shipping supplies before being offered net 30 account approval.

Yes, Quill regularly reports to D&B and is the only major credit bureau they forward your payment history to. If you’re a new business looking to buy catalog products with net 30 terms from this office supply company, you’ll generally have to make purchases of $100 per week before getting approval.

It’s a short-term financing method that allows real estate investor to only pay interest of the money they withdraw from a revolving credit line, rather than their full borrowing limit. The investor can then draw funds from their credit line when needed to complete repairs or renovation upgrades. The investment property itself, must generally not be occupied by the owner or by another tenant.

The answer is almost everyone can get approved under the condition that the real estate property has equity in it. It makes no difference if you use it to live in it as a primary residence, or as a business office, or if it represents just an investment to sell further. As long as it can be leveraged, it makes a valid object for a line of credit contract.

The most common methods of gathering financing are hard money loans, mortgages, credit cards, and lines of credit. Generally, the one with the lowest interest rates and easiest payment terms that an applicant can easily qualify for is the one they take.

Yes, but you will be restricted to a home equity line of credit (HELOC) in this situation. This type of financing will allow you to get a credit line to use on a space you are renting, under the same terms and conditions as for a home that you occupy yourself.

Yes, you can obtain a mortgage with a 30 years repayment term both for investment properties and owner-occupied homes, but this isn’t really viable in regards to using an investor line of credit.

Yes, the best solution for this situation is a hard money loan. They are usually short-term and come with high-interest rates. If you need to buy time, while you work on repairing your credit to ensure you qualify for a lower interest loan or credit line, then they can be worth it.

Yes, this can be achieved by ensuring you have a very large business credit line limit. However, with higher interest rates attached to a credit line over a mortgage, this is only a short-term solution rather than a 30-year plan.

As long as this is an investment that will significantly increase your ROI, this can become a smart method for real estate financing.

They are companies that offer retail products, rental services, or fuel cards with invoice payment terms up to 30 days. There are no easy approval vendors here, but the qualification requirements for Tier 2 credit can be met fairly easily. Typically, you will need a minimum of 3-5 active tradelines and at least a 60-90 day history of business credit reporting to be considered for application approval.

Yes and no. A few vendors like Advance Auto Parts, U-Haul, Zoro, and United Rentals will allow you to apply on with Employee Identification Number and DUNS alone. Some fuel cards, can also approve you based on your business credit history or if you’re willing to make a security deposit. Many retail store cards, like Sam’s Club, Home Depot, Staples, and Tiger Direct, however, may require a personal guarantee (PG) for new businesses to get approval. The bare minimum for applying would be 3-5 active tradelines from Tier 1 vendors with at least 3-6 months of business credit reporting history.

Our top list of Tier 2 vendors has numerous options for those looking to build business credit quickly. Here you can find trade partners via different retail store cards, fuel cards, and rental services that offer net 30 invoicing and payments.

Typically, you’ll require 8-10 active tradelines before moving on from Tier 2 credit with at least one tradeline having a credit limit of $10,000 or more before you can move on to Tier 3. Your active trade partners, however, can be split between easy approval vendors in Tier 1 and rental services, store cards, and gas cards in Tier 2.

When you apply for the top business credit cards and small business loans, you’ll need to already have an established credit history in place, with many underwriters doing hard pulls at both DNB and Experian Business.

Vendors who report to Dun & Bradstreet include their payment experience. which is how your D&B PAYDEX score is calculated. To reach a score of 80, you must pay all your net 30 invoices on time. If you pay your bill early, however, your PAYDEX score can go as high as 90 to 100, which will make alternative lenders and banks more open to offering your business credit.

In short, the credit bureaus you don’t already have reporting. Before applying for the best business credit cards in Tier 3 credit, you’ll should at least have:

1. One tradeline reporting to Ansonia, Creditsafe, SBFE, and NACM
2. 2-3 tradelines reporting to Equifax Business
3. 4-5 tradelines reporting to Dun & Bradstreet and Experian Business

They report monthly to the Dun and Bradstreet, Equifax, and Experian Business credit agencies for purchases made on either your Home Depot Commercial or Commercial Revolving cards.

Dun and Bradstreet is the only business credit bureau that HD Supply reports to. This, unfortunately, pales in comparison to the Home Depot Commercial Account or the Commercial Revolving Charge Card which further report to Experian and Equifax Business.

Dun and Bradstreet is only the only business credit bureau that Gemplers reports to. You must also place an order over $50 and select the Invoice me during checkout to get credit reporting.

Their main clients are people with an already profitable business in need of a cash flow increase or those with a real estate investing business looking to flip houses within a 12-18 month period. The key to making this type of funding worthwhile is to ensure your credit lines get paid off in full before the introductory, 0% interest-free period expires.

There are two types of funding options with the 12-month membership plan costing $3,997 being the most viable. With it, you’ll get a 60-day money-back guarantee if they can’t procure $50,000 in credit for you. The capped upfront fee has an 8% maximum cost and can go as low as 2% at $250K. The performance-based plan however requires you to pay 9% of total funding, so the higher the credit you receive, the higher the fees.

The advantage of using an intermediary like Fund & Grow to apply for unsecured business credit is that they know exactly what you need to get prequalified, and they’ll do all the legwork required to make sure you get approved. While it is costly, if you get approved for a higher limit than you would have gotten yourself, it can be more than worth it.

Yes, of course, you can, but you need guarantee prequalification before you can think about applying. If your credit application gets denied, you’re likely to lose a few points off your business credit score. If several of your credit applications get denied in a short amount of time, you expect a much bigger drop in all of your credit scores.

A business account helps separate your finances from your business finances. You will be able to track the income earned by your business easily. If you’re not the sole proprietor of the business, setting the company’s name using a business account is a good idea.

Business accounts have to be registered under a legal entity like a Limited Liability Company (LLC) also adds legal separation between your money and your business debt.

Most start-up businesses will get banks that provide lean financial services. Go for institutions that are ready to quickly upgrade and reward you as your business account grows. Also, look for banks that offer good loan terms, provide lines of credit and give credit cards rewards. Loans will help to support the cash flow needed for your business growth.

Personal accounts are used for paying personal bills. It usually acts as a deposit and savings account. With a personal account, you are allowed to write checks, you can purchase things using debit cards and you have access to interest rates. Bank accounts are used for making payments for business expenses. They have to be registered under the name of a legal business entity. This entity can either be a corporation or a registered LLC.

Yes, you can, but it’s best not to mix business and personal transaction, as it makes managing your finances difficult. Should you end up using business money on personal expenses, it can also lead to taxation issues.

High-yield business bank accounts allow you to earn interest for any money you keep in your account. If you want to open this account you’ll be required to pay a higher minimum deposit and there are tighter restrictions around monthly transactions.

Yes, Newtek Small Business Finance is a legitimate SBA approved lender that is authorized to process term loan applications. They do however have a lot of negative reviews about their SBA loans, where a complete lack of response when applications hit a snag is the #1 complaint.

Regardless of the industry, only well-established businesses can apply for SBA loans and short-term financing through Newtek. Based on what their SBA loan-related reviews state, if you don’t think you have the business credentials to get approved for at least $100,000, it’s unlikely this company can help.

In addition to term loans, you can apply for a Newtek business line of credit with a one-year renewal. The available credit limits have a wide range are based on loan securement via business revenue or product inventory.

• $10k to $1.5 million and up to 80% of your accounts receivables
• $50k to $500k and up to 50% of your business inventory

Yes, they are a real company that has helped small businesses get funded over 1.7 billion dollars over the last 17 years. Online reviews, however, state their marketing tactics border on guerilla territory with excessive emailing and phone calls to quote applicants, and credit card mailers to businesses who have never even heard of them.

While Reliant Funding has a very high approval rate, you have to fully understand their contract fine print before you do business with them. If you’re not a small business owner in desperate need of quick cash at any cost, then there are many other alternative lenders worth reviewing first.

The most suitable applicants for Reliant Funding loans are small business owners with mediocre credit who can profit from quick funding approval. The Catch-22 is that they also must be prepared to pay excessive interest rates to secure funding, and to endure the consequences should their loan go into default.

The Reliant Funding BBB rating is a C- and they are NOT BBB accredited. There has only been one review posted since 2019 on the Better Business Bureau website and their customer review score is a paltry 1.35/5. That being said, objectionable marketing tactics and full disclosure of loan details, rather than their loan approval rate seem to be the main complaints. Reliant Funding reviews in late 2021 and early 2022 have shown some promise, but high interest rates are still an issue.

You’ll get monthly reporting to the Dun and Bradstreet and Experian Business credit bureaus for all orders $75 and over made in your JJ Gold net 30 account.

Yes, and it will cost $99 per year. The annual fee is charged to businesses who open a net 30 account  to get vendor credit and monthly reporting to major business credit bureaus. Regular customers who pay for purchases in advance do not require membership and can simply checkout as normal.

Any company that has been doing business for at least 90 days can apply for a net 30 account at JJ Gold. They offer vendor credit with easy approval, so you should only need a few open tradelines and a positive business credit history to get your net 30 application approved.

They mostly sell office supplies and school supplies like pens and markers, notebooks and folders, along with some t-shirts, hats, and a few phone accessories.

Yes, but the electronics catalog on the Crown Office Supplies website is quite small with some iPhone 12/13 accessory packs selection available, along with a few protective Smartphone cases and screen protectors.

Yes, the clothing catalog on the Crown Office Supplies website mainly consists of T-shirts for both men and women containing business credit-related slogans like Credit is King, Goal Digger, Hustle Mode: On, and Failure is NOT an Option. They also offer a few long-sleeve shirts, some baseball caps, a few funky canvas high-top sneakers from Kim’s Holiday Corner.

The headquarters of Crown Office Supplies is located in Wyoming, but their email and fax number are unlisted and you’ll have to contact customer service to get them.

• Address: 201 E 5th St STE 1095 Sheridan, WY 82801
• Phone: (307) 317-7018
• Opening Hours: 9am-5pm MST

You can contact their customer services by phone at 307-317-7018 between 9am-5pm. You can also visit the Crown Office Supplies website and open a support ticket on their contact page.

On the Crown Office Supplies website their login link is located in the top-right hand corner and labeled My Account. When you click on it, you’ll be taken to a form where you can enter your Username or Email Address or request a lost password.

In regards to building credit, DNB is short for Dun & Bradstreet, one of the three major business credit bureaus. Their D&B ratings are used by many lenders and underwriters to determine whether or not your business is creditworthy.

This is a misspelling of Dun & Bradstreet, a business credit agency that monitors and evaluates the creditworthiness of companies around the world. The “n” is simply the missing ampersand (&) in their name. For your business to be assigned a D&B credit rating you must first register for a DUNS number, which can take up to 30 business days, unless you are willing to pay for fast approval.

Try viewing these lists of the best wholesale clothing vendors and net 30 clothing vendors that ship worldwide, as well as, locally. Whether you need clothing for women, men, kids, or babies, there are numerous distributors and clothes vendors to choose from.

No, a D-U-N-S number is standard business identifier assigned within Dun & Bradstreet’s proprietary system that is attached to D&B credit file. This is separate from an EIN or TIN (tax ID number) which are assigned by the IRS to file your taxes.

It’s a data universal number system and the most widely used method for identifying businesses and corporate entities via a unique, nine-digit code. D-U-N-S numbers are directly linked to their Dun and Bradstreet business credit profile where lenders can review relevant corporate information including past payment history, credibility, and creditworthiness.

Yes, but only if you can meet the card’s minimum purchase requirements to earn rewards, and can pay your card balance in full each month. The interest rates on business gas cards and fleet fuel cards are typically in the 25-30% range. If carrying a balance, you will lose your reward earnings and then some.

When business fuel cards regularly report to business credit bureaus they can be used as a credit-building stepping stone to obtaining retail store credit cards. This strategy requires that your gas card also reports to Dun & Bradstreet, so you can get a PAYDEX score boost by paying your fuel purchase invoices as early as possible.

Opus reports monthly to CreditSafe and Moody’s to help small business owners build business credit through payment for virtual office space rentals.

The following net 30 vendors who report to D&B can help new businesses establish business credit through on-time payments on their purchase orders.

• Credit Monitoring: Nav Business
• Credit Cards: Captial One Spark Classic
• Office Supplies: Crown, Office Garner, CEO Creative, Summa, and Quill
• Wholesale Jewelry: JJ Gold
• Wholesale Clothing: Shirtsy
• IT Services: Creative Analytics and Namynot
• Supply Stores: Grainger, Uline, and Gempler’s
• Retail Stores: Home Depot Commercial

Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, and Creditsafe are the commercial credit agencies that Creative Analytics reports regularly to, which makes them on one of few select vendors who report to three major business credit bureaus.

On the 1st of each month. While Nav won’t confirm this, many customers mention this being their tradeline reporting date. With all Nav Business plans, however, you will receive a credit alert as soon as your tradeline is posted.

In the FAQ on Nav’s pricing page, they mention a reporting timeline of 14 to 45 days. This likely means that it’s probably best to pay your bill before the 15th of the month if you want to report on the 1st of the next (14 days later). If you only make a payment afterward, you probably won’t see anything reported until the following month (up to 45 days later)

Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax. Do note that tradeline reporting is only available in Nav Boost ($40/mo) and Nav Builder ($50) plans. If you subscribed to the lower Nav Business Manager ($30) you will get the same access to business and personal credit reports, but will not receive monthly reporting of your subscription payments.

Yes. Ramp is a 100% legitimate financial service company. Even though it is not a traditional bank, it’s supported by traditional banking institutions.

It’s completely free, but you do need at least $75,000 in your bank to get approved for s Ramp corporate card that will allow you to access their next-generation finance and accounting tools. In fact, Ramp offers unlimited free employee cards and has no annual fee or foreign transaction fees.

No. approval for Ramp corporate cards do not require a personal guarantee so there is no need to review your personal credit. Ramp will, however, look at your business bank account to ensure you can meet their minimum balance of $75k, and into your business cash flow to determine your credit limit.

Yes, there are two Amazon credit cards for business owners. Once approved you will receive a $100/$125 Amazon gift card, plus be eligible for 3%-5% back or Net 60/90 payment terms on purchases made at Amazon.com, AWS, Amazon Go, and Whole Foods Market. The Business Prime American Express Card offers the most rewards and longest terms but is only available to eligible Prime members.

Yes, both the Amazon Business American Express Card and their Amazon Business Prime credit card report to D&B, and the SBFE (Small Business Financial Exchange).

Payments for Amazon Amex cards can easily be made via regular online bill payments, through your online account at americanexpress.com. IOS and Android users can schedule account autopay via the American Business App.

Yes, you will get a $125 Amazon gift card upon approval for a Amazon Business Prime American Express card or a $100 gift card if you choose the regular Amazon business credit card.

No, both the Amazon Business card and Amazon Business Prime credit card have a $0 annual fee. The catch-22 is that you must have an Amazon Business Prime membership to receive their maximum 5% back offer or Net 90 payment terms.

It’s a free Amazon account for businesses that helps streamline their purchasing process, and allows them to get deals and bulk discounts that are not readily available to regular Amazon consumers. It’s also an account management platform that help businesses digitize their the purchases, along with providing analytical reports of business spending and expense reconciliation.

When free Amazon business accounts are upgraded to Amazon Business Prime memberships, extra features are added like free same-day shipping and Net 30 payment terms.

It’s Amazon’s business credit line that allows companies to make purchases without having to pay their Amazon invoice for at least 30 days. Membership fees start at $69/$179 per year for their Duo or Essentials plans which come with Net 30 invoicing.

Their Small/Medium plans ($499/$1,299/yr) offer Net 45 payment terms along with access to Amazon ERP and Sage Intact. Finally, their Amazon Enterprise plan costs $10,099 per year and comes Net 60 terms and optimal deployment functionality for 100+ users.

Dun & Bradstreet is the only business credit bureau that Amazon Business reports to if you are using a Pay by Invoice account. They also report to the SBFE (Small Business Financial Exchange) if you make purchases on Amazon Business credit card.

Yes, but only via the Amazon Business Credit Line which offers Net 55 terms through Synchrony Bank

This is an invoicing feature available to Amazon Business Prime members that are subscribed to Duo or Essentials plans that allows businesses 30 days to pay for their Amazon purchase orders

These are extended payment terms of up to 45 days that are available for businesses who upgrade to Small or Medium membership plans at Amazon Business Prime. Net 45 invoicing is also available to Amazon Business American Express cardholders are willing to forgo Amazon rewards in exchange for delaying invoice payments.

This is yet another exclusive set of payment terms offered only to Amazon Business Prime members who also get approved for, and make purchases using their Amazon Business Prime credit card from American Express. Typically, a minimum 700-750 credit score is needed to apply.

Unfortunately, it seems that Net 55 accounts at Amazon are being phased out after they introduced Pay by Invoice credit lines for small to large businesses with Net 45 and Net 60 payment terms. You can now also get up to 90-day payment terms when making purchases using an Amazon Business Prime American Express card credit card.

These exclusive payment terms of up to 60 days are only available to Amazon Enterprise members. Typically, this membership is only handed out to large corporations and comes with a hefty price tag of $10,099 per year.

Small business owners and corporations alike, however, can get better Net 90 payment terms simply by paying for purchases on their Amazon Business Prime American Express credit card.

The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is a numerical tag that categorizes businesses by industry type and niche. It was developed in 1937 to classify different types of US government contracts, so they could categorize business activities, and easily gather statistical data on specific industries within them. Today, the SIC classification system is used on an international scale with many countries and governments including the UK have implemented it.

Typically, they are industry classifications that can cause issues when seeking business financing, credit, or loans. Typically, high-risk businesses are those vulnerable to market volatility, lawsuits, weather, and customer refunds.

1. Investing: Real estate, land development, and stocks
2. Money: Banks, brokers, check cashing services, and bail bonds
3. Travel: Agencies, agents, airlines, hotels, and motels
4. Vehicle Sales: Auto, RVs, recreational, and boats
5. High-ticket Items: Jewelry, precious stones, and metals
6. Elder Care: Nursing homes, assisted living, and continuing care facilities
7. Perishables: Food, agriculture, and livestock

Typically, these are profitable businesses that can easily obtain assets, have repeat customers, or sell essential items. Low-risk industries are generally businesses that don’t experience much market volatility and are not in danger of heavy losses, damages, or being sued.

Some of the most lendable SIC code industries include construction, transportation, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and medical. As long you can show consistent monthly revenues, brick-and-mortar businesses like bicycle shops, car washes, florists, gift stores, pet stores, photos studios, and sporting stores would also be considered low risk.

Small business owners can apply for a revolving line of credit for up to $100,000, or up to $250,000 for OnDeck term loans.

No, but since they require a personal guarantee, this only applies if your account is in good standing. When applying, OnDeck will only do soft credit pull, and they only report to business credit bureaus. Should your loan go into default, however, the debt can be transferred into your personal name and will definitely affect your credit.

Experian, Equifax, and Paynet are the three business credit bureaus that OnDeck will report your payments to.

You can communicate with OnDeck specialists via email at customerservice@ondeck.com, via phone (888-556-3483), and via live chat. You can also read the FAQs on the OnDeck website.

American Express announced their deal to purchase Kabbage on August 17th, 2020. This California Finance Lender loans company based out of San Francisco is now part of the AMEX umbrella. Many reviews mention being hopeful it will help improve their customer service satisfaction levels.

No. You will need to pay for a Small or Medium Amazon Business Prime memberships which have Net 45 terms and Dun & Bradstreet reporting. If you can get approved for an Amazon AMEX Business Prime card you’ll get Net 60 terms, along with D&B and SBFE reporting.  When combining this card with your Business Prime account, you’ll get Net 90 terms.

Many specialized private lenders have emerged to provide alternative financing options in states that legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use. Some more notable cannabis-friendly lenders include:

1. GUD Capital
2. Diamond Business Loans
3. Dynamic Alternative Finance
4. United Capital Source
5. GoKapital

It’s a financial document that gathers relevant and comparative information on a specific company’s financial and credit history. The primary use is to provide a clear profile of your company to potential lenders, or business partners. Each company aims to have a good or even great business credit report that multiplies the chances of getting loans or entering advantageous contracts.

Creditsafe has a trial option that allows you to view up to five free business credit reports. A free account at nav.com will also let you view business credit summary reports from Dun & Bradstreet, Equifax, and Experian Small Business. You’ll also get free alerts to changes in your business and personal credit score consumer summary report from Experian.

With a subscription to Nav Business from $30 per month, you can view your full business credit reports from D&B, Experian, and Equifax, along with personal credit reports and scores from TransUnion (VantageScore 3.0) and Equifax (VantageScore).

You’ll also get free alerts to changes in your Experian Intelliscore, D&B Paydex score, and Equifax Business Delinquency Score. To get your FICO SBSS which is used by banks and SBA lenders, you’ll need to subscribe to their Business Loan Builder plan ($50/mo).

Nav.com is a monthly subscription website that costs $30-50 per month to provide access to full business credit reports from Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax. They also have instant alerts to changes in several different consumer credit scores and business credit scores.

It’s a type of short-term financing for real estate investment that is secured by the property you want to renovate or fix and flip. Approval amounts from hard money lenders are typically based on a 50-75% loan-to-value (LTV) of the property being used as collateral. The repayment terms generally range from 6-24 months, while interest rates range from 8-18%.

No, a hard money loan is usually only offered by private lenders or alternative lenders in the real estate industry rather than banks or credit unions. Unlike financial institutions, these private investors typically only offer short-term loans that might be 10-15 percentage points higher than traditional mortgages.

It is a business report card where all your company’s financial information and payment history, whether good or bad, are studiously recorded. Inside your business credit file is a collection of scores and ratings, as well as, financial stress indicators that suppliers, lenders, and potential partners use to decide if they want to do business with you.

Early payment history is marked like an A+ in business credit files, while late payments and those in default will show a failing grade. Business liens, legal judgments, and other financial woes will further be recorded in your business profile and available for all to see. If you have an incomplete credit file, a poorly graded or mostly empty file, it will also impact your company’s credibility. Vendors who offer net 30 accounts would be unlikely to approve your credit application while obtaining business loans would be incredibly difficult.

A Dun & Bradstreet credit profile can be open right away by applying for a D-U-N-S number and adding all relevant company information to your DUNSfile. Other major business credit bureaus like Experian, Equifax, and Creditsafe require several vendors who report payment history to open a business file. They will also take your company information from other public sources rather than let you edit it yourself.

The first step is to register an LLC, C corporation, or S corp that does not have a high-risk SIC code. Next, you’ll need to apply for an EIN from the IRS and fill out your business credit profile at Dun & Bradstreet, by registering for a DUNS number.

Then you’ll need to open a business checking account and establish a few new accounts. You can then start building business credit quickly by having 5-8 vendors who report to business credit bureaus, you start looking into which store cards, No PG business credit cards, and alternative lenders you can qualify for.

The employee retention tax credit in 2021 is equal to 70% of qualified wages paid to W-2 employees from January 1st to September 30th. ERTC refund claims are limited to a maximum payroll cost of $10,000 per any one employee, per quarter, which can include qualified health insurance expenses.

• 70% of $10,000 = maximum of $7,000 per W-2 employee for Q1, Q2, and Q3
• 3 calendar quarters x $7,000 = maximum refund amount of $21,000 per W-2 employee

The employee retention credit in 2020 is only equal to 50% of qualified employee wages paid in a calendar quarter from W-2 employees from March 13th to December 31st. ERC refund claims are limited to a maximum of $10,000 in eligible wages per employee for the entire year, which can include qualified health expenses.

• 50% of $10,000 = maximum of $5,000 per W-2 employee

It’s a fully refundable tax credit that allows businesses that paid qualifying wages to full-time employees during 2020 and 2021. When filing form 941 to claim the ERC, eligible employers can claim a refund of all federal employment taxes paid up to $26,000 per employee. Qualifying wages include the employer’s share of social security tax, Medicare taxes, and all federal income tax paid.

When claiming the Employee Retention Credit, eligible employers are considered those who ;carried on a trade or business during the calendar year of 2020 or 2021. ;ERC eligibility also requires businesses to meet one of the two following criteria:

1. Experienced full or partial suspension of business operations or had supply chain disruptions due to government shutdowns.
2. Experienced a significant decline in gross receipts in any calendar quarter compared to 2019.

When determining eligible employer status for the ERC, even a tax-exempt organization or a company that received a PPP loan can qualify, while newly established businesses can get their federal income tax refund by applying as a Recovery Startup Business.

Any business can claim the Employee Retention Credit for free by filing IRS form 941. We do, however, recommend using our ERTC specialist to ensure you receive the maximum credit allowable while reducing the possibility of a rejected claim or an IRS audit.

Yes. You can amend a previously submitted claim for your Employee Retention Credit (form 941) by filing IRS form 941x with your revisions. We further recommend getting a free second option from our ERTC specialists to ensure your receive the maximum amount for your tax refund request.

Yes. ERC stands for Employee Retention Credit, but it’s also known as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). These fully refundable Employee Retention Credits were introduced in the Coronavirus Aid and Relief Act of 2020 and with the IRS allowing claims up until December 31, 2024.

When the ERC was introduced in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act of 2020), it allowed for a maximum amount of $5,000 per full-time worker, if eligible employers pay their employees during government-mandated shutdowns.

Companies with 100 or fewer average full-time employees could claim the full amount for all employees while those with more than 100 employers could only claim wages paid to employees not providing services. Since then it’s been revised three more times to the point where the IRS created a 2020 vs 2021 ERC comparison chart.

The ERC was first revised in the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2021 (TCDTRA) which increased the maximum allowable amount in 2021 to $7,000 per employee, per calendar quarter. Amendments were also made to allow tax-exempt organizations and businesses that received PPP loans to claim the credit. The definition of a large company was also changed from 100 or more employees (2020 claims) to 500 or more (2021 claims).

In the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a Recovery Startup Business that had gross annual revenues of less than $1m in the last 3 years is now allowed to claim up to $50,000 per quarter in Q3 and Q4 of 2021. The employer tax offset was also changed from the employer’s portion of Social Security tax (2020 claims) to the employer’s portion of Medicare taxes (2021 claims).

Finally, during the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA), ERC eligibility was restricted in Q4 of 2021 to Recovery Startup Businesses only. Eligibility for severely financially distressed employers was also removed for ERC claims in the fourth calendar quarter of 2021.

Yes, absolutely. Our best parcel forwarding service reviews showcases several reputable mail forwarding companies that are both safe and reliable. While a few offer premium membership packages, we suggest using a shipping service provider that offers a free virtual mailing address and flat-rate shipping fees.

No, not really. International shipping is usually always subject to customs charges, especially if you’re insuring a specific declared value. When using a package forwarding company, they may simply include custom fees in their shipping price. You can also use try using a free consolidation service to take advantage of bulk shipping discounts.

Not really, no. A few service providers sometimes entice new members to join by offering free insurance against loss or theft, but it’s usually just added to their regular pricing. The best parcel forwarding services have no membership fees and low shipping, but charge around $3 per $100 declared values. Usually, each company will also have a unique list of restricted items or fragile small items like perfume for which they provide no insurance coverage.

Yes, any farm or ag business can qualify for the employee retention tax credits as filed Form 943s for withholding taxes from W2 employees. Farm owners who experienced a significant loss in gross revenue or a nominal impact on normal business operations due to a government order can get ERC qualified, even if shutdown orders only affected their ag supply chain.

To claim an employee retention tax credit refund, an agriculture business or farm owner must have paid W2 employees during covid-19 and filed a Form 943 for all eligible quarters. After determining their qualified wages paid through their accountant or ERC Specialist, farmers must then file a Form 943-x to request of refund of tax paid in 2020 and 2021.

Yes, both large and small business owners can apply for the ERC through April 15, 2024, for 2020 eligible wages, while the ERTC deadline to file a Form 941x for wages paid to 2021 eligible employees is April 15, 2025.

Yes, the ERC credit deadline to file a 2021 claim for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is April 15th, 2025. Established businesses can collect a tax refund of up $7,000 per employee, per quarter for the first three quarters of 2021. Recovery startup businesses can also claim up to $50,000 per quarter for both the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

Yes, but you must file an Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return before April 15th, 2024 to beat the ERC deadline for 2020 claims and collect a refund check up to $5,000 per employee for qualified wages paid.

Most businesses can file a retroactive claim for an ERTC refund using Form 941-X which allows you to amend previously filed payroll tax returns for 2020 and 2021. The Employee Retention Tax Credit deadline for 2020 is April 15, 2024, while 2021 claims can be filed up until April 15, 2025.

Yes, this small business lending platform has been around since 2007, and has over 500 employees. Unlike other marketplace lenders who only sell other people’s loan products, Biz2Credit is a direct lender that lends from their own investment capital.

With over 14,600+ reviews on Trustpilot Biz2Credit has been able to maintain a steady a 4.6/5 star rating. You can also browse their social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube for more confirmation of their legitimacy.

Currently in 2023, Biz2Credit Inc has a 3.69/5 rating on the Better Business Bureau. Like most SBA approved lenders, however, their BBB rating was negatively impacted by the problematic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Most of Biz2Credit’s newer BBB Reviews in 2022 and 2023, however, showcase a positive customer experience with their current loan products.

You can reach out to Biz2Cedit live chat, phone (tel:18002005678 1-800-200-5678), email (info@biz2credit.com), from Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM ET. You can use the contact form on their website to ask about the application process for your business loan. small business owners can browse through their resource center, FAQs, webinars, eBooks, and blog articles.

Yes, and no. You should not include your ERC refund in gross income; but when following expense disallowance rules, it is taxable. Check out Notice 2020-21, IRS FAQs 85 and 86, and Q &As 60-61 for more info on ERTC taxable income.

No, you must make an ERC claim or have applied for an advance credit from the IRS through tax withholding for this to be declared as taxable income. Large and small business owners can also still apply for an ERTC refund via a 941x form (Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return) for up to three years from their original calendar quarter filing date.

Yes, amendments to individual income tax returns (Form 1040) may be required when a business they invest in, sends out another amended K-1 due to ERC wage disallowance.

Any restaurant business that experienced a significant decline in gross receipts or had to suspend operations due to a government order related to COVID-19 can apply for the employee retention tax credit.

Yes, but the same wages cannot be used to claim both employee retention credits and PPP loan forgiveness. Loan amounts for PPP draw 1 and 2 must be deducted from qualified wages paid before filing your claim.

It’s a deep learning, AI Language Model developed by the OpenAI research lab. GPT-4 utilizes Natural Language Processing through various dialogue applications to generate text and provide answers to user queries with a high degree of accuracy. GPT4 can also connect to the internet and pull data from Google Search which previous GPT-3.5 models could not.

Yes, ChatGPT offers a free version called OpenAI ChatGPT Free. It provides access to the GPT model, allowing users to engage in AI-driven conversations. However, it comes with limitations, such as API restrictions and slower response times, compared to paid alternatives. There is OpenAI ChatGPT Plus for a fee of $20/month though it does limit to 25 prompts for every 3 hours.

Users can get free GPT-4 access through Microsoft-introduced AI tools in New Bing and Bing on Skype. Google Bard, Character.ai, Poe.com, and Forefront.ai are also good GPT-4 alternatives. At $9 per month, Halist.ai is the best low-price GPT-4 website compared to the $20 Open AI Plus plan.

To try out Chat GPT-4 for free, use the Bing AI Chatbot or Bing on Skype. For more advanced prompt usage the $9 monthly subscription plan at Halist.ai is the best chatgpt alternative. OpenAI Plus accounts cost $20 per month with usage limits of 25 responses every 3 hours. IOS and Android could get a similar similar experience using the Poe Fast AI Chat, a Quora developed App. Advance users and those requiring an API connection need to use the OpenAI playground.

We highly recommend Hailist.ai’s $9 per month plan, alongside a $20/mo OpenAI Plus account for GPT04 usage. For heavy users, per-per-token billing via OpenAI’s Playground is your best bet. Bing AI and Bing on Skye are the best free GPT-4 options, while Google Bard, Character.ai, Poe.com, Ora.ai, and Forefront.ai are the best chatgpt like experiences.

The restaurant funding landscape is diverse with many forms of financing available. Notable options encompass working capital loans, long-term, loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, commercial real estate loans, SBA loans, and merchant cash advances. These loans can be a great option for buying inventory, renting spaces, or upgrading equipment. They come with varying term lengths and might have fixed percentages or variable interest rates.

Business loans for restaurants can serve a range of purposes, essential for both budding and established small businesses in the restaurant industry. Common uses for restaurant business loans include launching a new restaurant, sprucing up or expanding an old venue, refinancing debt upgrading equipment, hiring more staff, and navigating the ebbs and flows of seasonal business dynamics. They’re also instrumental in buying inventory or buying equipment to cater to more guests and stay competitive.

While a commendable credit score undeniably bolsters your approval odds, securing financing with fair credit or even a limited, credit check- trail isn’t a far-fetched dream. Some lenders, like Fora Financial, even specialize in offering loans tailored to such scenarios. They might focus their minimum credit score and check even more on your business days’ operational history and other factors.

Primarily, lenders examine metrics like your restaurant’s longevity, annual turnover, envisioned business goals, prowess in management, personal credit score, and how much money you’ve personally invested. They might also review if you have any existing business debt or past debt refinancing endeavors. Lenders often appreciate seeing applicants with a solid business bank account and good credit history.

When comparing loan options, look at the loan amount, how you’ll repay it, interest rates, extra fees, if you need to put up collateral, and if you need to personally guarantee the loan. The APR or annual percentage rate can help you understand the true yearly cost of the loan, including all fees.

Yes. Typically, the laundry list of requisites spans personal financial statements, ledgers, profit and loss and deficit accounts, balance statements, projected financial data, certification and licenses, tax return forms, antecedent loan requests, a professional CV, and an exhaustive business history.

Green light timelines can fluctuate extensively, contingent on the financier’s existing location, focus market, and loan type. Some modern-age lenders might promise instantaneous approvals in a few months or even the next business day. In stark contrast, conventional banks or SBA loans might necessitate a more extended window.

Yes, business credit card can plug short-term expenses and financial voids, like for small purchases or other expenses, bridging transient cash flow chasms. They can let you capitalize on spending rewards and might even permit you to pay interest as a deductible business outlay. Yet, their steeper interest rates and yearly fees render them less viable for prolonged short-term financing undertakings.

Historically, procuring small business loans for restaurants proved more formidable compared to other types of businesses. This notion stems from most lenders perceiving the restaurant arena as more risky. Nonetheless, this same business loan landscape is in a growing phase, especially with the emergence of online lenders like Funding Circle.

Yes, While some restaurant loan types cater specifically to newbies in the dining domain, others are tailored for existing business and restaurant owners, with a track record spanning at least two years up to five years. But there’s a silver lining: you can unearth financing options with lower minimum credit score thresholds or minimum time operational stipulations.

This regulation details cost disallowance laws for wage expense and similar deduction disallowance rules. It further clarifies that businesses cannot claim a double tax benefit for the same wages paid to employees and used to determine the amounts related to ERC or PPP loans.

Yes, even non-profits can have financial transactions that can influence how their wage expense sheets interact with ERC refunds.

They can reduce the amount of wage expense an employer can claim, potentially impacting the taxable income and related deductions.

Yes, the total wage expenses and other credits in an employer’s refund claim, can influence their taxable income.

No, while the employer’s financials might be influenced, an eligible employee’s taxable income remains unaffected by ERC refunds.

No, not really. Both accrual and cash basis taxpayers can claim the ERC refund on their payroll tax return 941s, but how they report these funds in their taxable income can differ based on accounting methods.

Employers cannot double-dip by using the same wages for both the ERC and Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. As per ERC calculation, PPP borrowers must deduct their loan amounts when they claim the credit.

They are intertwined with ERC funds and taxable income, where neither the portion of the employer’s share of FICA taxes equal to the ERC nor FICA taxes on wages paid to employees can reduce the employer’s wage expense deduction.

Absolutely. Given the intricate relationship between ERC eligibility, wage expense, FICA taxes, and similar deduction disallowance, consulting a tax specialist can ensure accurate taxable income reporting and compliance with Internal Revenue Service standards.

After logging into the member dashboard, click on the red Net 30 Account button. Then choose the digital download you want to purchase, and ensure your total reaches at least $80. When checking out, select the Bill My Net 30 Credit Account option. If you want to make larger orders, order and pay them in full one at a time. Ohana will increase your credit limit by $1,000 for each subsequent $80 order that is paid in full before the next one is placed.

They send purchase history reports to Equifax Business on the last business day of every month. All purchases of $80 or more qualify for reporting as long your accounts are in good standing, and invoice balances were paid in full before their reporting date.

No. Of the three major commercial credit bureaus, Ohana only reports to Equifax Business, but they also have no annual fee. Crown Office Supplies is your best bet for full reporting coverage but costs $99 per year. You can also use a combination of The CEO Creative ($49 annually) + Office Garner ($69 one-time) and create two active tradelines that include D&B, Equifax, and Experian Business.

You can pay Ohana invoices between 1 and 29 days from your purchase date to receive favorable reporting from the Equifax Business credit agency. Always ensure you pay in full before the billing date, because bad credit history will be reported too.

We recommend placing an order a few days before the last business day of the month and then settling your account within a few days of the new month. This will allow your account to be reported to the Equifax credit bureau as both current and active.

We recommend placing an order a few days before the last business day of the month and then settling your account within a few days of the new month. This will allow your account to be reported to the Equifax credit bureau as both current and active.

Call customer support at (818) 273-7787 or email support@ohanaofficeproducts.com if you have relocated or noticed an address discrepancy. Maintaining a consistent name, address, and phone number (NAP), is required for accurate business credit reporting.

Not that we know of, but loyal customers can try emailing support@ohanaofficeproducts.com or giving them a call at (818) 273-7787 to see if they’ll make an exception.

No, not by itself. Ohana Office Products is a startup net 30 account that will extend credit to most US business owners. You won’t need a good personal credit score or even a lengthy business credit history, as their main application required is having just 30 days in business.

To obtain a business loan from an alternative lender, you will need to pass a soft personal credit check with a FICO score of 650 or above or show a business bank account that has received monthly payments over the last 90 days of at least $5k per month in gross revenue. What Ohana can do is boost your Equifax Business credit score by reporting your monthly purchases of digital products. When combined with 5-8 other active tradelines, this can put you in a position to get approved for several business credit cards. These can then be utilized to get business loans from banks and credit unions.

No, they only offer a free trial where you can create up to three playlists before having to pay for a monthly ($4) or an annual ($40) subscription.

While the first three playlists are free, upgrading to a premium account ($4 per month/$40 per year) is required thereafter.

Yes, it was released in 2022. ChatGPT Plus members can install it via the OpenAI plugin store, but only the first three playlists are free. After that, you will have to become paid for a subscription ($4-$40+).

Yes, it’s available in the App Store under the name AI Playlist Maker: PlaylistAI. In-app purchase prices range from $4-$40 for single users and $100 per year for their family pack.

No, not yet. To stay informed about the latest releases and product updates, subscribe to the PlaylistAI App newsletter on Substack.

Yes, and with the PlaylistAI plugin, they can be uploaded directly to your account. After visiting the OpenAI plugin store to install it, do note only the three playlists are free. Afterward, upgrading to the Pro version at $4 per month or $30 per year is required.

The only commercial credit agency they report to is Creditsafe. While this is not ideal, they are but one of a few net 30 vendors offering website design and management services.

US businesses operational for a minimum of 90 days, with an EIN and a positive credit rating, are eligible to apply. Fidextech will also conduct a business credit check and verify the authorized officer’s identity.

No, there are no fees to apply for vendor credit. However, an account setup fee ranging from $100 to $180 is required for their web packages. Only monthly hosting and maintenance charges are billed under net 30 terms.

First, you must get registered via the Set Up 30 Now button on their Net 30 page. After account activation, request a Net 30 application through a support ticket. Approval may take up to 72 hours, with total processing potentially extending to 5-10 business days.

Only business and e-commerce web packages are eligible for their net 30 billing program. Eligible services here include website design, hosting, and domain registration. Other services like search engine optimization and pay-per-click management require upfront payment.

It’s an ultimate AI-powered suite of tools developed by OpenAI designed to revolutionize customer service and improve business workflows. GPT Enterprise leverages natural language processing and machine learning techniques to generate human-like responses to text-based queries or prompts. It can understand and generate contextually relevant and accurate responses, making it a valuable tool for providing personalized interactions, automating processes, and enhancing customer support.

Customer support chatbots, virtual assistants, lead generation, FAQ, and knowledge base bots top the list. Other popular Enterprise bots include those to make e-commerce product recommendations, schedule appointments, track orders, take surveys, and collect feedback.

It can provide instant assistance, 24/7 availability, scalability, personalized interactions, consistency, and workflow optimization. Enterprise ChatGPT can also handle multiple interactions simultaneously while providing consistent responses and improving resolution times.

24/7 availability with personalized, human-like response capability and unlimited scalability and the main trademarks of this AI-powered language model. Being able to handle multiple interactions simultaneously while maintaining response consistency, and its ability to automate routine tasks, also make it very cost-effective.

Analyzing large volumes of data, identifying trends and patterns, performing sentiment analysis, and enabling customer segmentation to top the list. Through comprehensive data analytics and reporting, the Enterprise version of Chat GPT can detect fraud, provide predictive analytics, and support market research.

Users can fine-tune the model, define content moderation policies, and review and improve responses through the admin console. The model can also be configured by admins to integrate workflows, monitor performance, and ensure compliance and security measures are intact.

Tokens are units of text processed by the language model, and usage caps refer to predefined token limits that can be consumed within a specific time period. Enterprise tokens serve as the currency for usage and are deducted based on the length and complexity of the text.

Yes, Enterprise chatbots can communicate and provide customer service in languages beyond English. Its multi-language capabilities can also be fine-tuned by incorporating customized multilingual training data.

It prioritizes data protection by implementing custom security protocols, access controls, and encryption, while actively monitoring for vulnerabilities. OpenAI retains customer API data for 30 days but no longer uses it to improve models. It’s still crucial for businesses to handle user data responsibly, avoid including personally identifiable information, and comply with relevant data protection regulations.

They enable U.S. business owners to purchase Shogun Roasting coffee beans with net 30 credit terms. An Employer Identification Number (EIN), along with a business address, phone number, and website, is required for the application.

To qualify, you must first complete a prepaid order and have been operational for at least 90 days. Net 30 account eligibility requires your business to be based in the U.S. with a valid EIN, business address, website, and phone number. Credit approval decisions are based on your business credit scores, with new customer approvals typically within 72 hours.

No, there are no business account fees. New customers, however, must complete at least one prepaid order to apply and be approved for net 30 credit.

In addition to the ability to pay invoices 30 days after order processing, Shogun business members receive discounts for monthly subscription orders, access to exclusive offers, and earn vendor credit for referring new customers.

Although no phone number is provided on their website, live chat support is available 7 days a week, from 9 AM to 5 PM EST. You can also email support@shogunroasting.com for orders and billing inquiries or contact them via direct message on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.

First off, they only ship to home or business addresses within the United States and Canada. While specific delivery times or dates are not guaranteed, orders are typically processed within 1-2 business days. Shipping and handling fees are calculated at checkout, depending on the order weight and destination.