#528 Are You Building Your Business Credit Score… or Hurting It?

Segment 1: .Most small business owners don’t realize that their personal credit score and business credit score are different, and you actually have more control over the latter. We show you what factors into your business credit score and what you can be doing to keep it in the upper range. Steve Ely is the CEO of eCredable, a credit bureau that is changing the way you establish business credit. Steve was formerly the President of Equifax Personal Information Solutions, which provides credit-related products to consumers that help them manage their credit health and protect themselves against identity theft.Segment 2: We discuss the most important sections in a business plan and what you can do to make them as strong as possible to impress investors, but also to give yourself a roadmap. Garrett Sutton is a corporate attorney, asset protection expert and bestselling author who has sold more than 900,000 books to guide entrepreneurs and investors. For more than 30 years, Garrett has run his practice assisting entrepreneurs and real estate investors in protecting their assets and maximizing their financial goals through sound management and asset protection strategies. The companies he founded, Corporate Direct and Sutton Law Center, have helped more than 10,000 clients protect their assets and incorporate their businesses.Segment 3: Thanks to the advancement of technology, it is now becoming commonplace to deal with clients, customers and employees from all over the world. We discuss how to deal with the cultural and racial conflicts that may arise within companies as a result. Jesmane Boggenpoel is an experienced business executive and former Head of Business Engagement for Africa at the World Economic Forum. She has served on the boards of various South African and international organizations. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University’s JFK School of Government. She is the author of the book “My Blood Divides and Unites”.Sponsored by Nextiva, Corporate Direct and LinkedInBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.