Now that tax season is behind us, Iโm shifting gears. I'm preparing for Big Money Moves, this is usually a time where I sell or purchase a vehicle or property, I just haven't quite decided the direction yet.
I wanted to share how Iโm auditing my own setup to prepare for more funding and better leverage:
- Iโm pulling my report from annualcreditreport.com (itโs 100% free). Iโm not just glancing at the score. Iโm hunting for errors and tracking exactly when old inquiries drop off. This tells me exactly when Iโm ready to strike for that next $0% interest card or commercial property. I believe my last inquiry falls off next week! In the meantime, the credit stays FROZEN to avoid any unplanned credit pulls.
- Iโm auditing every single expense. If Iโm not using a subscription, itโs gone. Planning a "low-spend" month helps me keep the capital where it belongs: invested back into my business or paying me first. If I don't recalibrate with a no spend month before getting access to capital I could easily lose track of "expense" creep as it pertains to my business. Running lean is my priority!
- Iโm currently restructuring to ensure Iโm seen favorably by lenders. Unfortunately, my old business address went "bad" (it happens), so Iโm locking in a new, compliant one to keep my profile solid. Did you know that when this happens your bank could shut you down? I had a horrifying moment where I woke up to a zero bank account, and it was all thanks to my address getting flagged on a short notice.
My goal right now is simple: Map out whether I need to Restructure debt, use OPM (Other Peopleโs Money), or leverage personal credit to scale.
Do you have a big money move coming up? How are you preparing yourself and your business?