I have had my business for over 2 years and still cant figure out how to open a line of credit with just my tax id. Most companys want my social to use with it but my personal credit is not the best. Any suggestions on how to get business credit started ? Thanks,

I’m starting a business with a partner, we’re incorporating and planning on having 50/50 ownership. We’ll want to apply for a loan or credit line and banks will naturally be checking our credit histories. Here’s the issue: my credit history is good, perfectly clean, and improving. My business partner has some big credit card balances from starting the business, has missed some payments… his credit is bad. I’m thinking maybe I should be the 100% owner initially, so my partner’s credit doesn’t become an issue. Later on after we’ve established business credit we can change to 50/50 ownership. Does that sound like a good strategy?
Thanks for the comments re my partner’s credit issues. As background, he is great in retail, customer service, and started the business- currently owns it. Definitely needs help with the financial aspects, and I think the partnership will work well.

I am a potential businessman, and I wou dlike to know if it is possible to get a line of credit or business credit with less than perfect credit. I have most of thi things that I need, I just need a way of getting them with the right amount of capital.

I am trying to incorporate and i would like to build business credit fast to apply for a loan. I have a good co signer.. My credit I am working on… and ( what is the difference between business line of credit) I believe that is not the same thing as money. I need a partial loan because we only will have part of the money. Serious assistance please. I already went throught a company that was to help build business credit and because i waited a year to start working with them they closed the account. *** I guess if you dont’ open in a year you are SOL> I will report them to the bBB because we were not told there is a time limit to use their services to help build business credit. ** so definately serious help please. We are trying to see if we can open seriously by november or at least have 80 percent of items completed to open befoer applying for a loan. ( Oh yes i have a great business plan!!)
Please no solicators for your own company. I just need some help from my yahoo partners whom are serious. I have decided to jump in and take the plunge. Thanks!!

I have four business accounts:

Dell
Office Depot
Staples
Exxon

If I were to use my Exxon for half business and half personal, is that illegal? What are the stipulations on using your business credit for personal credit and writing the expenses off on your taxes? This will be the first year that I am doing real business. I just want to make sure I am doing everything right.
I have a legitimate business with a Tax ID Number and I do have one client so far. The only major purchases I have done is bought a new Dell computer for my home/office. Also, I have bought some office supplies but that’s about it.

I need a BUsiness line of credit or Loan for @ K … Its a new Business no Business Credit History and My credit is @ 670 . where can I get this and I also have 20% for down if needed

Ive incorporated my nonprofit and the credit card options are starting to pour in. My concern is that my personal credit will negativly effect my business credit if I apply. Any info would be great.

I started an LLC and looking for financing but keep meeting raod blocks because of my personal credit. I am trying to establish business credit separate from my personal. I know if I can get initial financing I can make the business work.

I currently have four business accounts (Dell, Staples, Office Depot and Exxon). I would like to get a business line of credit or credit card without a personal guarantee, so I can eventually have a business profile under my company name. All of my credit cards are in good standing. But I don't want to have my personal debt tied in with the business debt.

I keep getting offers from Advanta but they ask for the Social Security Number for the business owner. Where can I go to get business credit solely based on the company's Tax ID Number? All of the other credit card accounts were obtained this way.

Do you have any suggestions?