People always ask: "Is a business website and email required to build credit?" The short answer is "no", but there is a long answer,...

I know it may sound like a dumb question, but what are you planning to buy this week? What's on your shopping list right now? Ink or...

When looking to establish trade lines for your small business, there are some hard and fast rules you want to follow, especially if you...

Natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, etc) have become all too frequent around us, no matter what part of the country you are...

Years ago, my brother relayed a story about one of his customers. "Maria" he said, "makes the best tortillas you have ever tasted. No...

Are you one of those people who are reluctant to apply for business credit if you know you'll be required to attach your personal social...

If you are still trying to find easy ways to boost your business credibility, this one tip may mean a world of difference. One of the...

I guess the real question I should ask is "Are you planning to always be a small home-based business?" Or... "Do you plan on carrying...

Contrary to what most frustrated business owners believe, there is no mystery formula and no secret algorithm that establishes this score. There is no personal influence that can be weighed in from any D&B employee. Amazingly enough, you can be the deciding vote on what your D&B rating will be. But before you do anything, you need to understand the score and what you can do to influence it. Reach out to me directly if you want to boost your business credit scores and ratin

• There are 32 million businesses in America. • 22 million are small businesses who generate 54% of the nation's products or services. •...

As a business owner, you'll find you have to wear many hats. This could mean you are in charge of product development, marketing, social...

There is more to celebrate next week than just the relief of watching another year fade into the distance. With negative presidential...

Business owners usually have no difficulty achieving unsecured credit lines with suppliers. But, while many vendors and suppliers allow...

One of the most common questions I get asked every week during our free consultations is about qualifying for a corporate credit card...

Over the years, we have assisted many clients through the process of applying for credit. Along with lots of approvals, there have been...

At some point back in time, some so-called credit guru recommended business owners put their EIN number or DUNS number in the slot where...

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all businesses are not created equal. In reality, even similar businesses right next door...

Every huge company in America was once a small business. Whether started in the spare bedroom, at the kitchen table, or by clearing out...

Many small business owners have tried to garner working capital loans or lines of credit from their local bank and have been denied for...

When you submit an application for credit, you are providing only the basic information a potential creditor needs to make a preliminary...