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What is the main purpose of business credit?
What is the main purpose of business credit?
How does business credit differ from personal credit?
How does business credit differ from personal credit?
When was the concept of business credit first introduced?
When was the concept of business credit first introduced?
Why are credit reports crucial for small businesses?
Why are credit reports crucial for small businesses?
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Which major agencies provide credit reports for businesses?
Which major agencies provide credit reports for businesses?
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What becomes essential for any growing enterprise over time?
What becomes essential for any growing enterprise over time?
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Study Notes
What is Business Credit?
Business credit refers to the reputation of your business when it comes to its ability to meet financial obligations such as paying bills on time and managing debt responsibly. It plays a significant role in determining how much capital you can access from lenders and financial institutions. While some may refer to business credit scores interchangeably with personal credit scores, they are actually distinct concepts. Personal credit is a measure of an individual's creditworthiness while business credit reflects the performance of a company itself.
The concept of business credit has been around since ancient times; Babylonians used clay tablets to record debits and credits between merchants back in 3800 BC. However, the modern version was first introduced by Dun & Bradstreet in 1912 as a tool to help businesses judge each other’s creditworthiness based on their reliability, solvency and standing.
Today, there are several major reporting agencies like Experian, Equifax, Transunion, and FICO that track and provide credit reports for businesses similar to what our consumer credit bureaus do for individuals. These reports are crucial because small businesses need cash flow to operate effectively; without strong credit, they might have trouble securing loans, leases, or contracts. Therefore, building and maintaining good business credit over time becomes essential for any growing enterprise.
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Explore the concept of business credit and its importance in securing capital from lenders and financial institutions. Learn about the distinction between personal credit scores and business credit scores, and how they impact a company's financial capabilities.
