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Business credit cards have become popular as a source of financing for small businesses. The banks that issue business credit cards and many industry observers have identified small business credit cards as a potential area for significant growth. The personal credit card market is saturated, and the corporate business credit card market, is relatively small.
The small business credit card market presents financial institutions with a really good business opportunity. Those banks that do offer small business credit cards noted that business owners are spending more and more every month and that they carry higher annual balances than the average personal credit card holder. This holds the promise of higher fees and interest revenue.
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In one bank that issues business credit cards, about four fifths of their business credit card holders have been in business for at least three years. Although this particular bank places a strong focus on developing their small business customer base, they have come to realize that there are higher risks associated with extending credit to small businesses. If you think about it, when in a bind, it would only be natural for people to default on payments towards their business credit cards before they default on personal credit cards. No one would want to impact their personal credit rating Cheap Authentic NFL Jerseys , although they might be willing to suffer some negative points on their business credit.
For this reason, most business credit card issuers will require that the business and the owner of the business accept joint liability for debt repayment on the business聮 credit cards. Although there may be some initial grumbling about the personal liability involved, most business owners end up agreeing to this term, because the resultant access to cash and the ability to separate personal and business finances, are of great value to them. Business owners also understand that securing a business credit card early on in the life of the business Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys , helps it to build its credit track record; and that the sooner a track record is established, the sooner the business will be able to carry the business credit card聮s liabilities on its own.
Small business credit cards are convenient for travel and entertainment expenses. That is to be expected. But besides these, small business owners use their business credit cards to stock supplies, to supplement their inventory of products, and to cover other daily expenses.
For a time Cheap NFL Jerseys From China , the interest rates on small business credit cards were much higher than personal cards, as banks relied on traditional risk calculation methods and the absence of competitive pressure. That is not the case anymore. Business credit cards offering zero percent interest rates and reward rich incentives are advertised widely. According to issuers, the uptake is high. After all, business owners mind their costs, and low interest rates and affordable fees will always be key selling points.
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Ever since making "Keep It Simple" my main goal I have kept a sign that says "KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid" where I can see it all the time I'm at my desk and computer.
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A story to illustrate the point:
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