How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Business Loan: Everything You Need to Know

Applying for a business loan doesn’t need to be a stressful process. Here are our top tips for making your business more attractive to lenders when applying for a business loan.   Perfect Your Business Plan  When it comes to traditional business loans, lenders want to understand your business plan fully before agreeing to lend…

Daily Tip: Maintain a healthy cash flow in your business bank accounts

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Regular cash inflows and outflows from your business bank accounts indicate to lenders that your business is in a healthy financial state. It lets them know that if they lend you an SME loan, your business will make enough money in a month to cover your daily expenses and your EMI instalments. If you’re considering…


Daily Tip: Our top advice to women entrepreneurs applying for SME financing

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Running your own business is a big responsibility, and the pandemic hasn’t made it easy. But a true entrepreneur would see the opportunities amongst all the challenges and create something innovative, no matter the circumstances!  Many Indian women entrepreneurs have used this opportunity to transform innovative ideas into sustainable revenue-generating businesses, and now you may…


Daily Tip: If your small business is eligible for GST, make sure you register

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Do you have a GST registration for your business yet?  Since its introduction in 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has simplified indirect taxation in India, but many SMEs across India still struggle to understand the system and whether they need to get a GST registration.  We know the GST system can be confusing…


What happens if my SME loan EMI payment bounces?

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If you’ve ever taken a business or personal loan from a bank, or you’ve bought an expensive item, and you’ve committed to paying for it in instalments, then you should be familiar with EMIs. EMI, short for Equated Monthly Instalments, is the preferred method many of us use to make payments for high-value items in…


Daily Tip: Don’t forget to file your GST Returns this month

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October is going to be one of the busiest months for businesses across India. Between your work and festival celebrations, don’t forget to keep up with your GST obligations. Depending on the type of business you own, or the type of GST payment schedule you follow, your GSTR filings for September 2021 are due this…


Daily Tip: Your credit score impacts your chances of getting an SME loan!

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At CreditEnable, we’re asked often whether your individual credit score has any impact on your business credit score. The short answer – yes, it does! Your credit history tells a lender a lot about your financial habits.  In the case of a younger business that is still building its lending history, lenders pay particular attention…


Low-cost, high-profit Diwali business ideas for SMEs

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The countdown to Diwali has begun, and the festival of lights is equally significant for individuals and businesses across India. Diwali marks a new beginning for many, and it is considered an auspicious time to start new ventures. Consumers use this occasion to invest in their homes and businesses. SMEs across the country can use…


Daily Tip: When using a service, always know how your data is handled

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Did the global Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp outage get you thinking about your data security? You’re not alone! Though Facebook, in their official update, confirmed there was “no evidence that user data was compromised as a result” of the outage, your data privacy should be your #1 priority like it is ours.  At CreditEnable India, we…


Daily Tip: Don’t forget to keep up with your tax obligations in October

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With so many festivals and celebrations happening this month, October is shaping up to be a hectic month for business owners. CreditEnable is here to help you stay on top of your tax obligations, no matter what! The deadline to deposit the TDS and TCS for September 2021 is October 7, 2021, so don’t forget…


Daily Tip: SMEs using current accounts are more likely to get an SME loan

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Did you know the type of bank account you use for your business impacts your chances of being approved for an SME loan with a formal lender! Lenders are more likely to lend to businesses that use current accounts for their business transactions because they consider them “pure” business accounts.  When you apply for an…