Business Credit 101: Build Credit, Access Funding, and Grow Your Business

Date & Time: May 6, 2026, 11:00am EDT
Duration: 1 Hour

Learn how business credit works, why it matters, and what it takes to build it over time.
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About the Webinar

Business credit can help you qualify for better financing, strengthen your credibility, and give your business more room to grow. Unlike personal credit, business credit does not develop on its own. It requires the right structure, intentional action, and consistent financial habits

In this webinar, you’ll learn how business credit works, why it matters, and what it takes to build it over time. We’ll walk through the key steps to help you establish a strong credit foundation, build a credit history, and improve your ability to qualify for funding in the future.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand the difference between a business credit profile and a business credit score
  • Learn how business credit differs from personal credit and why both can matter
  • Set up the right foundation to begin building business credit
  • Use trade relationships and payment habits to strengthen your credit profile
  • Manage credit utilization and understand how it impacts your score
  • Monitor your business credit and prepare for lender evaluation with more confidence

About the presenters

Veronica Herrera

Director of Core Credit Services, Experian Consumer Services

Veronica Herrera joined Experian in 2002 and has over 23 years of experience working in-depth with tri-bureau credit data and scoring models. In her current role as Director of Core Credit Services, Veronica works with data and scores to bring credit insights and education to consumers. Over the last 15 years, Veronica has helped educate thousands of consumers about credit reports and scores through the Experian Credit Ambassador program.

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At Experian, we believe every small business in America should be represented and empowered to manage their business credit data with confidence. We draw inspiration from small business progress and resilience, and we stand strong with the entrepreneurs who went after their dreams by supporting them and their credit future. We exist to give every small business the best chance to succeed and get access to capital to help them grow. Learn more about monitoring and building healthy business credit at smallbusiness.experian.com.