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Step 3

Open Tier-1 vendor accounts

Net-30 accounts that report to the bureaus.

Why this matters

Tier-1 vendors give you small credit lines (typically $500–$2,000) on net-30 terms and report your payment history to D&B and the bureaus. This is how you build a payment record.

Do this

  • Apply to 5 net-30 vendors from the list below.
  • Order $50–$100 of supplies you'll actually use.
  • Pay the invoice in full BEFORE the due date.
  • Repeat monthly for 60 days.

Goal: 3+ accounts reporting "Pays as Agreed" or better on D&B.

Recommended vendors

UL

Uline

Net-30 supplies

Shipping supplies; net-30 with reporting to D&B.

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QU

Quill

Net-30 supplies

Office supplies; established net-30 vendor.

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CR

Crown Office Supplies

Net-30 supplies

Quick approval; reports to D&B.

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