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Products for Managing and Tracking Business Expenses

Running a flourishing business means overseeing a constant flow of money. Luckily, though, there are products that can help you with managing and tracking business expenses effectively and smoothly. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Business checking accounts

A designated business checking account can help with managing and tracking business expenses, taxes and revenue. Separate accounts also protect business owners from losing personal assets if action is taken against the company. A business checking account is used to deposit checks made out to their company and to cover business expenses, such as payroll or paying suppliers.

If you’re looking to open a business checking account, an Olean Area Federal Credit Union Business Checking Account can be a great choice. Learn about our business checking account and its convenient features by clicking here.

Business savings account

A business savings account is an account designated for funds to be used in case of emergency or for future business expenses. The money in this account will grow at a greater dividend rate, but access to funds is more limited.

Opening an Olean Area Federal Credit Union Business Savings Account will provide you with a competitive dividend rate and a variety of terms. If you’re ready to open a business savings account, call, click, or stop by Olean Area Federal Credit Union today.

Business credit card

A business credit card provides small business owners with easy access to a revolving line of credit. Business owners can use the credit to cover large expenses, make purchases, or meet monthly bill payments.

A business credit card is easier to qualify for in comparison to a business loan, but will nearly always have a higher interest rate. If the business owner is careful only to use the credit card when it is absolutely necessary and pays the bill before it’s due, interest will not accrue.

If you’re looking to open a business credit card, look no further than Olean Area Federal Credit Union. We offer business credit cards for small businesses as well as options for larger businesses with multiple users. Learn more about our business accounts and services by calling (716) 372-6607 today!

When and Why to Take on Business Debt

Taking on debt, such as a loan or a line of credit, can provide a business with the cash it needs to expand or fund a new venture. Here’s what you need to know about when and why it can make sense to take on business debt:

When is it a good idea to take on business debt?

When seeking resources to help grow the business. It takes money to make money, and a small business loan can help business owners pay for an expansion when they don’t have the resources to fund it on their own. The funds can be used to broaden the company’s line of products or services, finance a move to a larger location, fund a marketing campaign or hire additional staff.

When trying to build credit. Taking out a small loan or opening a new line of credit can be a great way to build a credit profile for a business and to strengthen its relationship with financial institutions. Small loans and lines of credit can help a business prove it is responsible and trusted to repay its debts. This will open doors to larger loans that may be needed in the future.

Why is debt often a preferred source of funds?

Here’s why debt can be a preferred source of funds for a business, as opposed to selling equity in the company:

It has lower financing costs. Unlike equity, debt is limited. Once the loan is paid back, the business owner can forget it ever existed. On the flip side, selling equity in a company generally means forking over a part of the profit for as long as the business exists.

It provides tax advantages. Business debt can decrease a company’s tax liability by lowering its equity base. As an added bonus, interest on business loans and lines of credit are usually tax-deductible.

It mitigates risk. Taking on debt to access funds instead of selling equity lowers the company’s risk in the event that the business does not succeed.

If you’re ready to take out a business loan or open a new line of credit for your business, we can help! Call, click, or stop by Olean Area Federal Credit Union today to secure the funds you need to grow your business.

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