The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast Episode 42: Cash is King Listener Questions
On today’s episode we are going to answer some listener questions again. Today’s questions have to do with credit. You guys asked us, “How do I build business credit?” and “Why should I use credit vs. cash?”
We answer these questions today and give you some insight into how interest rates and loans work for businesses.
The points for “How do I build business credit?”
- Why it’s important to have good personal credit.
- Issues that can affect a bank loan.
- Why time changes credit negotiations.
- Why you need PayPal to do business overseas.
The points for “Why should I use credit vs. cash?”
- The benefits of credit.
- Credit as a tool.
- Cash as a tool.
- How to keep money in your company, while keeping up with inventory.
- How to build credit with vendors.
- Why you should only use credit for inventory.
- What are “net terms?”
Some of the other topics we discussed today:
- How to negotiate free shipping.
- Why you should always use cash if possible.
- What is the best percentage of interest?
- When to say no to the interest.
This turned out to be a pretty deep subject today. We’re glad we can offer some help or insight for you guys.
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