Every new business should be concerned about its credit. Even if it has a lot of financial backing and financial stability for the foreseeable future, there will probably come a time when its business credit will need to be used to obtain any kind of loan. It’s crucial that a business start shaping its credit in a positive way as soon as possible. This can be done by using vendors a business is already planning to work with. In order to get the most out of this relationship, businesses should be looking at three things.

If a Vendor Reports High Credit Limit

Unfortunately, some vendors might not report a business’s actual credit limit. Instead, they might choose to report the balance owed as the credit limit. This can reflect poorly on a business because it looks as if a business is using all its credit even if it is only using a small portion. It can cause lenders to assume that a business runs up a great deal of credit when it has no means to pay it back. A business should be wary of this practice and research a vendor before choosing to work with it.

If a Vendor Reports at All

It might seem obvious that if a company does business with a vendor it should be reported to a credit bureau. While many assume this is the case, it is not true for the vast majority of vendors. If a business wants to make the most of a relationship with a vendor, it should do research and ensure that the credits they pay off are helping them build their business credit.

How Often a Vendor Reports to Credit Bureaus

Not all vendors send information to credit bureau once a month. Some choose instead to report yearly or quarterly. A business should work with vendors who report to vendors one a month as the quicker that credit bureaus have information about how a business manages its debts, the quicker a business is able to build a truer and fairer credit file.

While it might be ideal for business to never turn to loans or other financial supplements, most businesses sooner or later need help to get through trying times. Without a reliable business credit file to go on, companies can end up harming their future. By working with vendors that can help build credit, businesses can work towards a strong and consistent credit report to better aid them in the future.

For more tips on using Vendors to build your business credit contact the experts at Abel Commercial Funding by calling (301) 200-9801.