From the course: Credit Secrets for Entrepreneurs
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Create a business entity
From the course: Credit Secrets for Entrepreneurs
Create a business entity
- Now you're going to learn how to build business credit. There are companies out there that will charge thousands of dollars for this information. I'm going to make it as simple and direct as possible for you so you can see the results you need as quickly as possible and get back to running and growing your business. The first step we recommend is to create a business entity. This can be an LLC, S Corp or C Corp. This is not required. You can build business credit as a sole proprietorship, but until you create a business entity, your business finances and personal finances are not truly separate. They're still intertwined, because ultimately, the only way you can really borrow is as yourself. Any credit you get will be tied to your personal credit and a personal guarantee. So creating a business entity has many benefits, but one of them is to truly separate your business and personal credit. When you file your business…
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Create a business entity1m 26s
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Industry classification2m 23s
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Separate business and personal finances and request a DUNS number56s
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Establish references that report2m 39s
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Consider a business credit card and pay on time1m 15s
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Excel by building the strongest credit you can2m 21s
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Monitor your credit1m 10s
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