A practical roadmap for establishing business credit, even if you have never owned a business before. Business credit is one of the most powerful tools for funding a new venture, yet most entrepreneurs have no idea it exists or how to build it. Unlike personal credit, business credit is tied to your company — not to you personally. Here is exactly how to build it from zero. Step 1: Establish Your Business Entity Before you can build business credit, you need a legitimate business entity. File an LLC or Corporation in your state. This gives your business its own legal identity separate from yours. Key requirements: - File with your state's Secretary of State - Get an EIN (Employer…