How to Build Credit for Your Small Business

Event description

Building and maintaining strong business credit is essential for securing funding, lowering borrowing costs, and positioning your company for long-term success. In this session, we’ll break down how personal credit influences early-stage financing - how business credit works - what lenders evaluate - and the practical steps small business owners can take to strengthen their credit profile.

You’ll learn:

• The key similarities and differences between personal and business credit reporting practices
• How personal creditworthiness connects to business credit, and how to navigate the transition
• How to verify that the data on your credit report is accurate and up to date
• What lenders look for when assessing creditworthiness and financing applications
• Key credit reporting regulations and industry standards
• How personal and business credit scores are calculated and used
• Business credit products and practical steps for establishing credit in your company’s name
• What to prepare and present when applying for credit

This session is ideal for business owners who want to understand their current credit standing, move confidently from personal to business credit, and create a clear roadmap for long-term financial health.