Zero to Fundable: How to Build Business Credit for a Startup with No History

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 07/07/2026

Guide outlines steps for startups to build business credit from scratch: separate finances, obtain EIN and DUNS, use net-30 vendors, monitor credit, and leverage credit cards to secure funding without personal guarantees.

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LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Prop? How Your Structure Shapes Funding Access

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 06/07/2026

Your business structure (LLC, S-Corp, Sole Prop) impacts funding access and creditworthiness. Use E-FIX CREDIT's tools to optimize compliance, build credit, and improve capital opportunities.

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