Credit Cards for Small Businesses

Mar 25
09:02

2010

Dustin Tenpor

Dustin Tenpor

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Starting or growing a small business is an exciting, hopeful time with many plans and purchases to be made. Even small items add up and quickly drain financial resources.

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Starting or growing a small business is an exciting,Credit Cards for Small Businesses Articles hopeful time with many plans and purchases to be made. Even small items add up and quickly drain financial resources. Small business credit cards resolve cash flow problems for struggling new or expanding businesses. They are also a way for a small business to build credit.

As with personal credit cards, there are many different plans available. Interest rates and fees vary. Some banks offer cash back rewards on certain types of purchases or frequent flyer miles. Credit card incentives may outweigh a lower interest rate for certain businesses. Research is the key to finding just the right card for your needs. There are resources available online that compare features of various credit cards making the process easier.

Having an account with multiple cards makes it easy to track employees’ business expenses such as travel and meals. All monthly expenses are on one account making bookkeeping and bill paying easier. Care should be taken that business cards are not used for personal purchases. Mixing personal and business expenses on the same card causes accounting nightmares and problems at tax time.

Judicious use of small business credit cards can help a business grow and free up ready cash. They can provide crucial short-term loan funds when cash is low. Paying credit card bills on time is a simple way for a new business to build and establish credit thus qualifying for a larger credit line and lower interest rate in the future.