Friday, August 29, 2008

How To Find A Good Business Credit Card

by Joseph Kenny

Business credit cards can be a real asset to any business. They enable a business to carry on a number of its financial functions with greater ease and can certainly bring some savings along with it - if you get the right credit card. Here are a few tips on how to select the card that would be best for your business.

The first thing you want to consider when choosing your business credit card is what do you primarily use it for - what kind of purchases will mostly be charged to the credit card? The variety of types of cards will enable you and your business to get sizable savings if you get the right one. If your company is looking for a card that your company representatives or executives can use, then you may want to get an air miles credit card - if air travel is required by most of your agents. Or, possibly a gas credit card if vehicles are heavily used on a regular basis.

After you select a type of card, you want to start looking at the various features. One of the most important ones is the interest. Some business credit cards now do not have any interest rate. Typically, the card will usually not have an introductory offer period, and there is an annual fee on the card that could be as high as about $180. This fee usually will not be charged for the first year. Otherwise, where there is interest charged, you will want to get the lowest possible since that is what you will be paying if you leave any balance on the card.

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Monday, August 25, 2008

How to Find the Best Business Credit Cards

by: Steve Faber

Credit is vital to make almost any business operate at peak efficiency. Credit works as financial lubrication to maximize growth and allow for seasonal fluctuations in business. The largest category of business credit is the credit card. These are used by almost all businesses, and can be a vital step in building business credit to the point where a principal or owner's personal guarantee is no longer required for credit such as vehicle leases, inventory, or equipment financing.

Finding the best business credit card requires a careful analysis of your specific business requirements. What are you going to be using your credit cards for? If a majority of the card's use will be for travel, choosing a card that has rewards and discounts that can be applied to offset travel expenses and get discounts from hotels, air carriers and car rental companies.

If you will be using your business' card for recurring expenses such as office supplies and fuel, a rewards card that gives vendor discounts and supplier rewards can be a good choice. Many business supply firms, oil companies, and vehicle manufacturers offer cards with rewards that can be redeemed for their merchandise.

What ever special benefits your credit card may confer to the user, the first step is to make sure the basics are covered. The best business credit card for you should have a low interest rate, attractive fee structure, and good customer service. If the basics aren't in place, the other details aren't nearly as important.

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