Building a Strong Business Credit Profile: Your 2025 Roadmap

With 94% of small businesses planning expansion in 2025 (OnDeck, 2024) and 30% facing credit access challenges (Dun & Bradstreet, 2024), a robust business credit profile is essential for funding and credibility. Prestige Commercial Capital provides a step-by-step guide to establish this foundation. Steps to Build Your Business Credit Profile Establish Legal Entity : Register as an LLC or corporation to separate personal and business finances, protecting 25% of owners from liability (SBA.gov, 2024). Open a dedicated bank account to streamline operations. Obtain an EIN : Secure an Employer Identification Number from the IRS, a prerequisite for 40% of credit applications (NFIB, 2024). Secure a DUNS Number : Get a Data Universal Numbering System number from Dun & Bradstreet, used by 35% of lenders to assess creditworthiness (Kauffman Foundation, 2024). Utilize Business Credit : Leverage loans, lines of credit up to $150,000, or credit cards. Timely repayment, key for 70% of credit ...