Step 4.1.1: Vendor Credit: Starter Accounts (continued)
Starter accounts are from vendors that will extend credit to just about any real business with no credit or history established. You will need to establish 5 reporting tradelines before moving onto Module 5. (Level 2)
Module 4: Vendor Credit Lines
Step 4.1.1: Vendor Credit: Starter Accounts (Continued)
Vendor Credit: Starter Accounts (Continued)
Hardware Express
Description: Hardware Express offers everything that you would expect to find in your local hardware store, and much, much more.
Reports to: Experian Business
Approval Requirements: Before beginning this application, please pull together the following information: General Information on Your Business (Address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address), Trade References (Four of your main suppliers and their addresses and phone numbers), Bank Reference (Name of bank, account number, and address and phone number. Hardware Express, the "Safety Link In Your Supply Chain, sells only to resellers in the Hardware / Home Center / Building Supply industry. If you would like to open an account with Hardware Express, you may complete the following application, or you may call them at 1-800-335-9072 and provide the information to a representative. You may also complete the application linked below and fax it to 1-800-333-3600. Ideally your company should have an existing Experian Business Credit File.
Payment Terms: Net 30
CLICK HERE to Apply
Leran Gas Products
Description: Leran Gas Products is the only national installation supply distributor in the propane gas industry. Leran is unique in an industry where all of its competitors are privately owned and regional based. It specializes in propane installation and appliance products for national and regional propane suppliers.
Reports to: Experian Business
Approval Requirements: Before beginning this application, please pull together the following information: General Information on Your Business (Address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address), Trade References (Four of your main suppliers and their addresses and phone numbers), Bank Reference (Name of bank, account number, and address and phone number. Hardware Express, the "Safety Link In Your Supply Chain, sells only to resellers in the Hardware / Home Center / Building Supply industry. Leran, industry's leading business-to-business marketer and distributor, sells only to licensed businesses or licensed contractors. If you would like to open an account with Leran, you may complete the following application, or you may call them at 1-800-727-1000 and provide the information to a representative. You may also complete the application found in either their catalog or sales flyers and fax it to 1-800-333-3600. Ideally your company should have an existing Experian Business Credit file with 70+ Intelliscore for max credit limit approval.
Payment Terms: Net 30
CLICK HERE to Apply
U.S. Lock
Description: The U.S. Lock brand markets security hardware, access control, automotive and safes to security professionals. They have 100+ national name brand manufacturers as well as its own exclusive, private-label line of security hardware products.
Reports to: Experian Business
Approval Requirements: Before beginning this application, please pull together the following information: General Information on Your Business (Address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address), Trade References (Four of your main suppliers and their addresses and phone numbers), Bank Reference (Name of bank, account number, and address and phone number.
U.S. Lock, the trusted wholesale distributor of choice to security professionals nationwide, sells only to licensed security professionals. If you are a security professional and would like to open an account with U.S. Lock, call them at 1-800-925-5000, Option 3.
You must complete a credit application before they can sell to you. The application is linked below or you may complete the application found in their most recent Catalog.
Ideally your company should have an existing Experian Business Credit file with 70+ Intelliscore for max credit limit approval. Beginning approvals receive a $1,000 credit limit with more expected if you have an established Experian Business Credit report.
Payment Terms: Net 30
CLICK HERE to Apply
Barnett Pro Contractor Supplies
Description: The Barnett brand's main customer base are professional plumbing, electrical, HVAC and building contractors. Barnett functions as a wholesaler with a cost structure similar to that of a manufacturer because of its ability to import high-quality products at a very low cost. Barnett sells major brand names, but also offers its own private label alternatives at lower price points which is ideal for contractors.
Reports to: Experian Business
Approval Requirements: Before beginning this application, please pull together the following information: General Information on Your Business (Address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address), Trade References (Four of your main suppliers and their addresses and phone numbers), Bank Reference (Name of bank, account number, and address and phone number.
Barnett, industry's leading business-to-business marketer and distributor, sells only to licensed businesses or licensed contractors. If you would like to open an account with Barnett, you may complete the following application, or you may call us at 1-800-288-2000 and provide the information to a representative. You may also complete the application found in either our catalog or sales flyers and fax it to 1-800-333-3600.
You must complete a credit application before they can sell to you. The application is linked below or you may complete the application found in their most recent Catalog.
Ideally your company should have an existing Experian Business Credit file with 70+ Intelliscore for max credit limit approval. Beginning approvals receive a $1,000 credit limit with more expected if you have an established Experian Business Credit report.
Payment Terms: Net 30
CLICK HERE to Apply
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Task Complete
Establish a minimum of 5 reporting tradelines before moving onto Module 5 (Level 2).
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Task to Complete
Upon credit approval, place an order with each vendor and pay your invoice 10 days ahead of the due date. Repeat and monitor your business credit reports for trade lines to show up.
