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Good Credit vs. Bad Credit: The Big Business Loan Divide (Report)

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Business owners with low credit scores exist on a very different plane from business owners with excellent credit. For purposes of this report, we considered creditworthy or “high-credit grade” business owners as those who qualified for SBA loans within the last year. What does that difference mean in real terms?

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Broke and Fake – How Some People Are Selling Fake For Their Own Profits

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A 2018 study found that people who feel financially inferior to their peers are likelier to spend money on luxury items to “keep up with the Joneses.” Furthermore, debt can negatively impact credit scores, making it difficult to secure loans or lines of credit in the future.

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Amazon Lending: How to Determine If an Amazon Loan Is Right for Your Business

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In fact, in 2018 Amazon partnered with Bank of America to further support their lending initiatives. Unlike typical small business loans, however, the repayment is out of your hands—Amazon will automatically deduct the payment from your Amazon Seller Account. Fixed Deductions From Your Amazon Seller Account.

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What Is a Tax Lien, and How Does It Affect Your Business?

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Prior to April 16, 2018, an unpaid tax lien would appear on your personal credit report for up to 10 years. Fortunately, tax liens no longer appear on personal credit reports. A business tax lien can show up on your business credit report and affect your business credit score. Falsifying deductions.

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10 Best Ways to Establish Business Credit as a Startup

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You know where your personal credit score stands month-to-month and how personal credit impacts your ability to qualify for financial products. That definitely will help, but you also need to establish a positive business credit history. Fortunately, building business credit is more of a science than an art.

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Minority Business Grants: 25 Resources for Minority Entrepreneurs

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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest – This is a nationwide competition that awarded $25,000 each to 10 deserving business owners in 2018. Online Alternative Lenders – Unfortunately, minority entrepreneurs often have trouble accessing financing due to lower credit scores. Business Loans for Minority Entrepreneurs.

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Webster Bank Small Business Loans Review

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That way, the bank can auto-deduct your loan payments according to your repayment schedule. In 2018, Webster Bank was ranked the #1 SBA Lender in New England based on total amount loaned, so business owners seeking this highly coveted federal financing would do well to apply through Webster Bank. See Your Business Loan Options.