SIC codes significantly influence business credit scores. Companies with high-risk SIC codes might experience difficulty securing loans, face higher interest rates, or have limited funding options. Conversely, businesses with low-risk SIC codes often benefit from improved credit scores, better financing terms, and enhanced business opportunities.
For example, a company operating in SIC code 5044 (Office Equipment) will likely receive more
The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi is a rewards-based credit card exclusively available to Costco members. This card is designed to help business owners maximize their spending by earning cash back on essential purchases like gas, travel, and dining. With no foreign transaction fees and an attractive rewards structure, this business credit card can be an excellent choice
A slush fund in the world of small business would be a misnomer. In practice, the term has a very negative connotation, implying secret slush funds or other devious uses of money. If done right, a slush fund can be an intentional financial strategy for your business.
A slush fund refers to a reserve of money set aside for discretionary
Commercial auto insurance is a specialized form of business insurance designed to protect vehicles used for business purposes. Unlike a personal auto insurance policy, which is intended for personal use such as commuting, commercial auto insurance provides higher liability limits and broader coverage tailored to the risks associated with business operations. This type of insurance safeguards businesses from financial losses
Sending someone to collections occurs when a creditor has exhausted all efforts to recover a debt, often involving a collection agency. This process typically begins with a demand letter requesting payment.
Debt collection is vital for creditors to recoup unpaid debts like credit cards, medical bills, and student loans. However, if unresolved, it can harm the debtor’s credit score
New entrepreneurs are often caught off guard by the realities of running a small business. They might discover that certain aspects of their day-to-day operations are much more complicated than they initially thought. Perhaps the best example is merchant services, or the way businesses accept and process different payment methods.
On top of their numerous day-to-day responsibilities, business owners must consistently comply with federal, state, and local regulations. These legal requirements affect all businesses and can quickly become one of the most stressful aspects of entrepreneurship. But you cannot open or continue running your business without fulfilling the necessary regulations, including the tax code, licenses and permits, employment laws, and
What Is a DBA? When you start a business, the business’s legal name automatically becomes the person’s full name or entity who owns it. That’s just the way local governments keep records of companies. Even though the business Steven Clark created is called “Steven’s Pasta,” the business’s legal name will be “Steven Clark” until a DBA is filed. Registering for
In this guide, we’ll explain what a UCC filing is, why you need to be familiar with a UCC filing, and when you will most likely get your first experience with one.
Sales tax is one of the biggest headaches for entrepreneurs. Unless your business only sells to customers in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, or Oregon, you must collect sales tax whenever a customer makes a purchase. Sales tax issues are prevalent because the rules vary from business to business and product to product. The amount of time it takes to
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