Most founders never do this. Here's the exact sequence — EIN, D-U-N-S, business card, tradelines.
Apply for your Employer Identification Number from the IRS — free and takes minutes.
Separate your business and personal finances. Most banks require your EIN and LLC documents.
Register with Dun & Bradstreet to establish your business credit file.
Apply for a card in your business name. Brex, Ramp, and Nav work for new LLCs.
A tradeline is a credit account reported to business bureaus. Net 30 vendors are the easiest first step.
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