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How to Grow Your Small Business
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Experian_US hosted a #BizSmallTalk with influencers in the small business community.
They shared some great tips on growing your small business and positioning it for success.
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What should entrepreneurs knowbefore starting a business?
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#BizSmallTalkBrian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
Start managing and building a strong business credit profile to help
you obtain necessary funding.
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#BizSmallTalkMeredith Wood@Mere_Wood
Get financial help from day one. Investing in a bookkeeper or
accountant will be one of the best decisions you make.
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#BizSmallTalkBrian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
Act like a business. Open business bank accounts in your legal business name.
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How can a small business ownerestablish a business credit score?
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You must get credit or accounts with companies that report to
business credit agencies.
Gerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
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#BizSmallTalkBrian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
Open commercial accounts with lenders and suppliers that report to
Experian.
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“It’s an ideal situation when you get to
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do work that you are passionate about.”
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-Brian Ward
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Make sure you are being responsible with those trade lines. Always pay on
time - even better if early.
Meredith Wood@Mere_Wood
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What steps should a small business ownertake before applying for a business loan?
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#BizSmallTalkBrian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
Owners should check their credit reports (both commercial and
consumer) and understand what they mean.
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“There are a number of factors that
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contribute to your business credit score,
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so the earlier you start, the better.”- Brian Ward
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#BizSmallTalkBrian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
Leverage tools such as Experian’s Business Score Planner to become
aware of what can impact a positive score change.
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Know your personal and business credit scores. Both may be checked.
Gerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
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Why is it important to maintain apositive business credit profile?
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A positive business credit profile can help save
your business money.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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“The more prepared you are, the easier
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it will be to get business funding.”
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- Ebong Eka
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“It’s important for business owners to
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understand what they need and how they
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will use money before taking a loan.”- Gerri Detweiler
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With online marketplace lenders out there, what are some of the positives
of working with them?
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“There are so many different places
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for businesses to access capital.”
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- Brian Ward
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Speed. Some online funding can close in hour, not weeks.
Gerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
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Online lenders can be more willing to lend to small businesses, helping build business credit if they
pay back on time.
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What are some of the positives of applying for a loan at a bank or another
traditional lender?
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acquiring funds = interest rates,
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etc., before securing a loan.”- Ebong Eka
“Take a look at the cost of
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Online loans will always be more expensive and in some cases, even
way more expensive.
Meredith Wood@Mere_Wood
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Bank and credit union loans may have lower rates, good terms, and
offer larger loans.
Gerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
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“Be careful to understand who
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you are working with.”
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- Gerri Detweiler
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Going to a bank or credit union means you may get personal service
or a loan to meet your needs.
Mortgages Dot Com@WeAreMortgages
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funds, you could look into micro
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lending or crowdfunding.”- Gerri Detweiler
“If you are not in a rush, for
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How does keeping personal and business credit seperate help a small business owner?
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Separating the two can help your business develop credibility with
banks, suppliers, and other creditors.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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Keeping them separate limits your personal liability and protects
your sanity!
Mortgages Dot Com@WeAreMortgages
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A business can access 10 - 100 times more credit than a consumer.
Nav@navSMB
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A profile that contains accounts in your company name shows that your business pays its creditors in a
timely manner.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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pay your bills on time, and monitor
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your business credit.”- Brian Ward
“Top three tips: Act like a business,
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From a financing perspective, it’s one of the two main mistakes that
business owners make.
Tom Gazaway@tomgazaway
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How can you improve your small business credit profile ?
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Driving factors of a business score are payment
history, collections information, public records, size, years in business, etc.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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Reduce utilization or pay down balances on
commercial accounts as much as possible.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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Pay your bills on time and monitor your credit (personal and business)
somewhere like Nav.
Tom Gazaway@tomgazaway
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Why should small business owners monitor their business credit report ?
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If there’s a mistake, you’re the one likely to catch it.
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- Brian Ward
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“Monitor your business for fraud.”
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#BizSmallTalkGerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
Small businesses are targets of identity theft too - sometimes more so!
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credit at least once a month.”
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- Brian Ward
“Businesses should check their
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You first want to know what’s there. Second, you want to fix any errors.
Tom Gazaway@tomgazaway
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Why is it wise to keep good business records?
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It helps you separate personal from business
expenses and build a solid business credit profile.
Brian D. Ward@Brian_D_Ward
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journey; be prepared for that journey.”
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- Brian Ward
“Understand that business growth is a
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Any final thoughts on how small businesses can grow?
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You’re not an island. Find trusted advisors and partners
who can help you succeed!
Gerri Detweiler@gerridetweiler
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what your customer wants.”
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- Ebong Eka
“Double down on sales by identifying
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Planning means you’ll see some opportunities in the
marketplace.
Tom Gazaway@tomgazaway
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