Establish Business Credit Like A Boss
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																		1. Lender Requirements Overview(Introduction)18 Topics
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																															1. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 
																																														
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																															 2. TAX ID (EIN) NUMBER
																																														
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																															3. BUSINESS ADDRESS 
																																														
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																															4. BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER  
																																														
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																															5. BUSINESS ACCOUNT 
																																														
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																															11. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
																																														
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																															10. TAX RETURNS
																																														
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																															9. CREDIT HISTORY 
																																														
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																															8. BUSINESS CREDIT REPORTS
																																														
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																															7. BUSINESS CERTIFICATE & LICENSES
																																														
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																															6. LEGAL DOCUMENTS
																																														
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																															12. PUBLIC RECORDS
																																														
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																															13. BUSINESS CREDIT CARDS
																																														
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																															14. VENDOR & SUPPLIER CREDIT
																																														
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																															15. LOAN FROM BANK
																																														
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																															16. PERSONAL CREDIT REPORTS
																																														
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																															17. BUSINESS PLAN
																																														
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																															18. BUSINESS INSURANCE
																																														
 
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																															1. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION 
																																														
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																		2. Come Up With A Business Name5 Topics
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																		3. Create a Legal Entity2 Topics
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																		4. Get An EIN1 Topic
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																		5. Get A Business Address & Phone6 Topics
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																		6. Get Business Licenses & Permits2 Topics
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																		7. Create Website & Business Email3 Topics
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																		8. Get a Business Checking Account2 Topics
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																		9. Get Business Insurance1 Topic
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																		10. Get An Accountant1 Topic
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																		11. Create A Business Plan1 Topic
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																		12. Business Credit Reporting Agencies
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																		13. Register With Dun & Bradstreet3 Topics
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																		14. Get Your Experian Business Report2 Topics
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																		15. Get Your Equifax Business Report2 Topics
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																		16. Business Credit Scores
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																		17. Business Credit Information Business Credit Information2 Topics
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																		18. Optimize Your Personal Credit4 Topics
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																		19. Adding Vendor and Credit Tradelines
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																		20. Apply for Vendor Accounts10 Topics
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																		21. Apply for CD Secured Business Loan1 Topic
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																		22. Ask Suppliers To Report To The Bureaus2 Topics
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																		23. Apply For Business Credit Cards3 Topics
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																		24. Business Term Loans3 Topics
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																		25. Equipment Financing3 Topics
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																		26. Business Line of Credit3 Topics
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																		27. Invoice Financing3 Topics
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																		28. Business Cash Advance3 Topics
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																		29. SBA & Long-Term Loans3 Topics
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																		30. Explore Business Credit Cards
 
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You may be tempted to open your account with the nearest bank location, but take your time and make a decision that works best for you and your business. Be sure to ask about specific requirements for opening a business checking account.
You will likely need to provide a business certificate from the Secretary of State office, IRS documentation for the EIN, and documents of incorporation. Having one bank that can provide business checking and loan options can be a great convenience. It might even make getting a business loan easier, since the bank can easily access your business checking account and will know your business history.
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