Is your personal credit in order? If your credit reports are in bad condition you could be denied a small business loan. Unpaid bills, collections debt, or just a thin credit file can hold you back from accessing the capital you need. At this event, credit expert Sarah Brady will share the simple habits that can turn your credit around. She’ll discuss:

• Tips for building up your scores
• How to get your credit reports for free
• Where to monitor your credit

Sarah Brady is a Personal Finance Consultant and credit expert who loves working with entrepreneurs!
Sarah writes for Credit Karma and LendingTree, and has been a recurring panelist in Experian’s Credit Chat series. She has 7 years of experience as a financial coach and a background in personal and small business lending. Sarah offers 1:1 consulting to help small business owners create personal budgets, improve their credit and qualify for financing.

You can follow her @SarahCBrady for ongoing financial tips or contact her through her website: sarahcbrady.com.

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