Kelsey Sheehy

DUNS Number: What It Is and How to Get One

Nearly all small-business credit cards require you to guarantee that if your business doesn’t pay the debt on the card, you will pay it yourself.

Opening a business bank account for your LLC is essential to maintaining your business’s legal protections. Learn how to pick a bank and what you need to apply.

Chase, U.S. Bank, Axos, Bank of America and Huntington Bank offer business checking account bonuses ranging from $200 to $1,000. Learn more about promotions and terms.

Fintech companies like Brex, Mercury and Arc offer business cash accounts that offer high yields and streamlined money management.

A good business credit score can unlock preferred rates on business loans and insurance. Learn how to check your reports with the main business credit bureaus.

Plan to provide specifics about your business income, as well as personal details like your Social Security number. You'll likely need good or excellent credit.

The best banks for startups include mainstays like Chase, U.S. Bank and Bank of America, along with online banks and fintech companies like Mercury and Brex.

Business CDs typically offer interest rates far higher than traditional business savings or business checking accounts.

The best business savings accounts are high-yield accounts from banks like Live Oak, Relay and NBKC that allow you to earn more money over time.