How to get a business credit card in 6 easy steps?
Just like a personal credit card, a business credit card can be a great way to establish and build your business's credit history. Some companies require that employees have their business credit cards. Here are six steps for getting one: Incorporate your business. To get a business credit card, you'll need to incorporate your business. There are two ways to do this: You can do it yourself by filing the appropriate paperwork with your state's Secretary of State office (if you're not sure where that is, check out this handy guide). This can be done online and costs about $100 for most states. Or you can hire an attorney who specializes in incorporations--they cost around $300 but may be worth it if you have complicated paperwork or questions that need answering before filing. Once incorporated, there are several other steps: Get a business name and registered address for your company so that banks know where they should send statements and offers (and so they don't...