Building Business Credit for Small Business
In previous posts we covered how to check if your business has an existing DUNs Number by doing a DUNs lookup. We also covered the various options you have for obtaining a DUNs number if your company is not yet listed. 
For a quick overview regarding the importance of a DNB listing review our post covering the role of Dun and Bradstreet in business today.
Here’s a quick recap of the choices we have covered for obtaining a DUNS Number:
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According to Wikipedia an asset can be defined as a resource controlled by an entity as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity. 
Many startups rely on the use of some personal assets for business in order to conserve cash. Although money is often tight during the early stages, your goal as a small business owner should be to not only increase sales but to build your business credit.
In particular, business credit is an asset and considered an economic resource that make up the financial foundation of a company.
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A business credit card should always be the credit card you use when making business purchases. Transactions such as paying for gas in a company car, buying office su
pplies, or taking clients out for lunch are all acceptable ways for a small business credit card to be used.
When it comes to personal credit cards, you should not use it for business expenses. This can potentially jeopardize the protection of the corporate veil since you are co mingling funds. Did you know corporate veil piercing is the top litigated issue in corporate law today?
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Are you wondering whether you can take out a business loan despite having less than perfect credit? 
You may be happy to know that you can apply for a loan despite a poor credit report. The key is to know where to find the right lenders to apply with.
There are various ways to take out a loan when you do not have a good credit record. Here are five steps to help guide as you prepare to apply for a business loan with bad credit.
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The definition of fundable is the capability of being funded or being bankable. Your company’s fundability is crucial to obtaining the necessary funds needed to operate, develop, and grow your business. 
Unfortunately, the most common mistake business owners make is applying for financing before their company is even ready.
Wouldn’t it be better to know if you qualify for funding before you actually apply?
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