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Guide · 16 Pages · Week-by-Week Plan
90-Day Credit Building Roadmap
A week-by-week action plan to establish and grow your business credit score in 90 days — with vendor recommendations and milestone tracking.
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90-Day Phase Overview
Phase 1
Foundation Setup
Weeks 1–2
Phase 2
Bureau Registration
Weeks 3–4
Phase 3
Tier 1 Tradelines
Weeks 5–8
Phase 4
Score Building
Weeks 9–10
Phase 5
Tier 2 Accounts
Weeks 11–12
Phase 6
Assessment
Day 90
Week 1–2Foundation
Business Foundation & Identity Setup
Confirm LLC/Corporation is active and in good standing
CriticalVerify EIN is obtained and matches business registration
CriticalOpen dedicated business checking account
CriticalSet up business phone number (not personal cell)
HighCreate professional business email with company domain
HighEnsure business address is physical (no P.O. Box)
HighList business in 411 directory assistance
MediumLaunch or update business website with contact info
Medium🎯 Phase Milestone: Business identity is consistent and verifiable across all platforms
Week 3–4Credit Bureau Registration
Register with All Three Business Credit Bureaus
Register for D-U-N-S number at dnb.com (free or expedited)
CriticalClaim and verify Experian Business profile
CriticalClaim and verify Equifax Business profile
CriticalSet up D&B CreditSignal for free score monitoring
HighReview all three bureau files for accuracy
HighDispute any inaccurate information immediately
HighConfirm business NAP (Name, Address, Phone) is identical on all bureaus
Critical🎯 Phase Milestone: Business credit files exist and are verified at D&B, Experian, and Equifax
Week 5–6Tier 1 Tradelines
Apply for Tier 1 Starter Vendor Accounts
Apply to Uline (shipping supplies) — Net-30 account
CriticalApply to Quill/Staples (office supplies) — Net-30 account
CriticalApply to Crown Office Supplies — Net-30 account
HighApply to Summa Office Supplies — Net-30 account
HighMake first purchase from each approved vendor ($50–$200)
CriticalSet calendar reminders to pay each invoice 7 days early
CriticalDocument all account numbers and credit limits
Medium📋 Recommended Vendors This Phase:
UlineQuillCrown Office SuppliesSumma Office Supplies
🎯 Phase Milestone: 3–5 Tier 1 vendor accounts open with first purchases made
Week 7–8Additional Tradelines
Expand Vendor Tradeline Portfolio
Apply to Grainger (industrial supplies) — Net-30 account
HighApply to Strategic Network Solutions (IT) — Net-30 account
HighApply to Wise Business Plans — Net-30 account
MediumPay all Week 5–6 vendor invoices early (7+ days before due)
CriticalVerify first tradelines are appearing in D&B file
HighMake second purchase from Tier 1 vendors to maintain activity
Medium📋 Recommended Vendors This Phase:
GraingerStrategic Network SolutionsWise Business Plans
🎯 Phase Milestone: 5–7 total tradelines open; first accounts beginning to report to bureaus
Week 9–10Score Building
Monitor Scores & Optimize Payment Behavior
Check D&B Paydex score (target: 70+ at this stage)
CriticalCheck Experian Business Intelliscore
HighPay all outstanding vendor invoices early
CriticalDispute any errors or missing tradelines with bureaus
HighEnsure business bank account shows consistent positive balance
HighApply to 1–2 additional Tier 1 vendors if needed to reach 5+ tradelines
MediumReview business credit reports for completeness
Medium🎯 Phase Milestone: Paydex score 70+; 5+ tradelines reporting across at least 2 bureaus
Week 11–12Tier 2 Accounts
Apply for Tier 2 Business Credit Accounts
Apply for Home Depot Business Account (store card)
HighApply for Lowe's Business Account (store card)
HighApply for Staples Business Credit Card
MediumApply for WEX Fleet Card (if applicable to business)
MediumContinue paying all vendor accounts early
CriticalVerify Paydex score has reached 75+ before applying
CriticalDocument all new account approvals and credit limits
Medium📋 Recommended Vendors This Phase:
Home Depot BusinessLowe's BusinessStaples BusinessWEX Fleet
🎯 Phase Milestone: 2–3 Tier 2 revolving accounts approved; Paydex 75+
Week 13 (Day 90)Assessment & Next Steps
90-Day Assessment & Phase 2 Planning
Pull all three business credit reports for full review
CriticalVerify Paydex score has reached 80+ (target)
CriticalCount total active tradelines (target: 7–10)
HighCalculate total available business credit
HighIdentify any gaps or missing bureau reports
HighPrepare for business credit card applications (EIN-only)
MediumSchedule review with LuxeNova concierge for Phase 2 strategy
High🎯 Phase Milestone: Paydex 80+; 7–10 tradelines; ready for business credit cards and lines of credit
Score Targets by Day
| Milestone | D&B Paydex | Experian Intelliscore | Active Tradelines | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 30 | N/A (file created) | N/A (file created) | 0–2 | Apply Tier 1 vendors |
| Day 60 | 70–75 | 40–60 | 3–5 | Pay early, add vendors |
| Day 90 | 80+ | 60–75 | 7–10 | Apply Tier 2 accounts |
| Day 180 | 80+ | 75+ | 10–15 | Business credit cards |
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