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Business credit cards are one of the easiest, most flexible options to access funds for your company. For new entrepreneurs, it may also be one of the only options besides a microloan. The business cards are also unsecured, revolving and can come with some convenient rewards. As easy as it is to get, something like the chase 5/24 rule can keep you from some of the best credit cards for businesses.

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The First Step: Understand the Credit Requirements Credit cards can be easy to acquire for business (and personal use). Potential borrowers must meet lenders credit score requirements. You typically need to have a fair to excellent credit history to get approved for any type of business or personal credit card. Depending on the lender, your...

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In the world of entrepreneurs, paying for business expenses with personal funds is like eating the forbidden fruit. The rule is to maintain a clear divide between business and personal finances. There are extraordinary benefits of building business credit. Business owners can also have crucial consequences for relying on personal assets. Newbies sometimes don’t have a choice.

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Credit Disputes 101: Removing Inquiries So, your loan application has been denied. The  credit clerk informs you that a) your credit profile does not meet underwriting guidelines (your score dropped below credit score minimums), but b) you can receive a copy of your credit report should you wish to dispute the veracity of the inquiries with the credit bureaus. In...

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Doing your working capital homework is a great start. Every business needs it at every level to be successful. It helps you take care of all your company’s operational functions. What varies from business to business is the amount of money you need. Before applying for working capital funds, you’ll want to know how much working capital do i need. Use this guide to learn how to do the math.

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Like any organization, small businesses require resources and support to function, produce, and thrive – especially when market conditions are not ideal. Experienced small business owners know that keeping a small company running through phases of market volatility is too great a gamble without accessing a number of financial products from their local lender. Seasonal...

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QuickBooks Online is the newest addition to the QuickBooks family of financial software. This computer program offers financial solutions. It also offers the ability to extract data in support of your application for small business finacning. The best way to learn QuickBooks Online is to take advantage of the program's trial period of 30 days. QuickBooks Online does not require any credit card information before using its applications. In fact, the only thing you will need to input is: