Woot.. I feel like I have a real business now

[Deleted member 4644]

Just got a company credit card and business cards..

It's funny how a small square of plastic and a few small squares of paper make you feel so good.

I just hope it makes people take us seriously. Even in the internet age, being 23 and having a business can be hard.

 

[Adica]

I hope everything works out well for you.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Congrats! Now just avoid buying unnecessary things

 

[yobarman]

Cool! I am in the same position but am 22. It will be one month before we're "officially" live, so there's a lot of prepping going on in march.

What do you do?

 

[ponyo]

You should just get regular individual credit card instead of company credit card. Company credit card doesn't offer the same great protection that individual has.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should just get regular individual credit card instead of company credit card. Company credit card doesn't offer the same great protection that individual has.

Actually, I read the terms and noticed that....

In fact, we are an LLC, but I notice that the language of the terms specifically state we are PERSONALLY liable for any and all charges used on the business card (minus outright third party fraud).

A bit scary..

 

[Deleted member 4644]

Originally posted by: yobarman
Cool! I am in the same position but am 22. It will be one month before we're "officially" live, so there's a lot of prepping going on in march.

What do you do?

YGPM

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: LordSegan

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should just get regular individual credit card instead of company credit card. Company credit card doesn't offer the same great protection that individual has.

Actually, I read the terms and noticed that....

In fact, we are an LLC, but I notice that the language of the terms specifically state we are PERSONALLY liable for any and all charges used on the business card (minus outright third party fraud).

A bit scary..

Yes, you're personally liable and you don't have the same benefits either. That's why I won't get a company CC even though the banks are trying to shove it down my throat. There's no benefit and only negatives in protection.

 

[Deleted member 4644]

What other benefits do they lack? Any small text I might be missing?

 

[daveymark]

it gets old quick. I use my biz card maybe twice a month, if that. I kept the Amex and ended up dropping the the VISA/MC's that I had.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: LordSegan
What other benefits do they lack? Any small text I might be missing?

It's in the protection department. I can't remember offhand which protection but I know Clark Howard mentioned in couple times on his radio talk show.

 

[Slacker]

Thanks for reminding me to check WOOT even if it is just a watch.

 

[dquan97]

I prefer using my individual cards and getting reimbursed for it later, since I get points from using my cards

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Slacker
Thanks for reminding me to check WOOT even if it is just a watch.

Thanks for reminding me and even linking to it

 

[DaTT]

Congrats!

I offer great CC protection. All I need from you is the CC number, EXP date, and the 3 digit code on the back of the card.

 

[narutofan36]

yeah, congrats! big step.. X_X

 

[Literati]

Originally posted by: LordSegan
Just got a company credit card and business cards..

It's funny how a small square of plastic and a few small squares of paper make you feel so good.

I just hope it makes people take us seriously. Even in the internet age, being 23 and having a business can be hard.

Nice.

I just turned 24 and I know all to well trying to keep a business together at this age.

As far as being taken seriously, you'll get taken as seriously as you present yourself.

You'll be alright, just do everything proper and on time.

[edit]

That's just my .02

You probably don't need it but good luck!

 

[Shadowknight]

Now it's time to embezzle from the company, then take for a country that doesn't have an extradition agreement with the U.S.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: LordSegan

Originally posted by: Naustica
You should just get regular individual credit card instead of company credit card. Company credit card doesn't offer the same great protection that individual has.

Actually, I read the terms and noticed that....

In fact, we are an LLC, but I notice that the language of the terms specifically state we are PERSONALLY liable for any and all charges used on the business card (minus outright third party fraud).

A bit scary..

Haha sweet. I'm 23 with an LLC also. I started in January. January sales were ~$1k, and this month I already hit $2.2k.

I'm solely an eBay business right now but I'm planning on going website soon.

 

[George P Burdell]

Congrats :thumbsup: