Credit Building Basics

Credit Building Basics

This training provides a clear overview of how the credit system works, why building credit is important, and how it impacts both personal and business opportunities. Participants will learn practical, actionable steps to start building credit, improve their current standing, and maintain a healthy credit history over time. The session also highlights common mistakes to avoid and simple strategies to strengthen long-term financial stability.

Objectives:

• Understand how the credit system works
• Recognize the impact of credit on financial opportunities
• Identify steps to begin building credit
• Learn strategies to improve and maintain a strong credit profile
• Avoid common credit mistakes
• Apply practical tools to support long-term financial stability

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Please notify Marcela Mendoza at mmendoza-palacios@wesst.org when you register for the class, or no later than 48 hours prior to your class, so that WESST can make sure necessary accommodations are available. All programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

The Women's Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.