Videos & Guides

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Free videos and written guides that walk you through building business credit in the right order. Every lesson links to its official source.

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Video 12:40

Business Credit vs. Personal Credit: What’s the Difference?

Why your SSN-based score and your business’s EIN-based file are two completely separate systems — and why that matters.

Video 8:15

How to Get an EIN Free, Directly From the IRS

A screen-by-screen walkthrough of the official IRS application — and the paid “filing services” you don’t need.

Guide

The D-U-N-S Number, Explained

What it is, why lenders and vendors check it, and how to request one at no cost from Dun & Bradstreet.

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Video 15:02

Net-30 Vendor Accounts That Actually Report

What a tradeline is, how net-30 terms work and how to confirm a vendor reports to the bureaus before you order.

Video 11:27

The Personal Guarantee: What You’re Really Signing

When business credit still ties back to you personally, and how to work toward accounts that don’t.

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Tools We Reference in the Lessons

Where a free, official option exists we link it first. The paid tools below are optional conveniences. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Read our disclosure.

Phase 01 · Entity Formation

ZenBusiness

Form an LLC and keep a registered agent on file. You can also file directly with your Secretary of State.

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Phase 02 · Credit Monitoring

Nav

See summaries of your business and personal credit in one dashboard and track changes over time.

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Phase 01 · Business Banking

Business Checking Account

A dedicated business account is non-negotiable for separating finances. Partner to be announced.

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