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The fastest way to build business credit today is to bypass vendor credit and go directly to the banks-- unsecured business lines of credit. In 90 - 120 days business owners can obtain $100k to $250k in unsecured business lines of credit themselves.
Follow these simple steps:
1) Establish a strong internet presence for your company by listing it on at least 15 sites-- Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Scoop It, Bing, Manta, 411, Google+, Google Places, etc.
2) Establish a business checking account at 2 banks (with a 700 credit each will offer a business credit card.
3) Make regular deposits into your business checking account for 90 days to establish a favorable bank rating.
4) Add higher level trade references to Dun and Bradstreet to provide depth to your Paydex Score (net 30s are usually lower amounts; you'll need higher approvals from your trade references-- 2k to 4k).
5) Upload your company financials to Dun and Bradstreet to complete your file and create a strong credit profile.
6) After 90 days apply for unsecured lines of credit. Here is why you'll be approved:
* a bank has already loaned your business money (business credit cards); Dun and Bradstreet, Experian Business and Equifax Business have all reported your business credit cards.
* the added trade references will add credit profile depth, as will uploading your financials
* your deposit activity and use of bank products (business credit cards) shows ability to repay
* bank rating is formed after 90 days of deposit activity