{"id":12354,"date":"2014-11-17T14:48:33","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T06:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=12354"},"modified":"2024-07-10T18:09:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T10:09:32","slug":"the-best-credit-cards-for-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/the-best-credit-cards-for-entrepreneurs","title":{"rendered":"The Best Credit Cards For Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"
Being a new entrepreneur can often be hard on your finances, balancing your own money with that of the business. A lot of times entrepreneurs get the help of the right credit card to give both their own and their company\u2019s finances a boost.<\/p>\n Looking for a way to cut costs through business rewards credit card could be a good solution, but only if you get the right card.<\/p>\n Picking out a credit card for your business is a little trickier than ordering a paper supply for your office. While there are plenty of credit cards for entrepreneurs on the market designed to help their business grow and prosper, there are just as many cards disguised to help but only serve to squeeze entrepreneurs of their money.<\/p>\n First, decide on what you spend on the most as an entrepreneur. If your business is international or regional, you will probably spend a bit on travelling every other month. For those entrepreneurs who are more focused on sales and marketing, spending a bit more on client entertainment may make sense.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t matter what kind of business you are in, or what you spend on the most, there is a card out there to help you cut down on expenses and also keep tabs on your finances. Take your time, investigate a little and make sure that you get the credit cards that will serve you the best.<\/p>\n Selecting the right credit card and financial products is just the beginning but will do great favours for every entrepreneur in the long run. Here are some factors to consider:<\/p>\n Being an entrepreneur, travelling becomes a part of acquiring business opportunities, creating networks and expanding your business. If you are a jet-setter, getting the right card can not only help you earn some air miles for your travel spending, it also acts as a back-up for you if you run out of cash in a foreign country.<\/p>\n Some of the criteria you need to consider when getting a travel credit card are:<\/p>\n Find out how much you need to spend to earn air miles on the card. For example, spending over RM1,000 on a flight ticket to Manila, Philippines on Malaysia Airlines, you stand to earn about 333 WorldMiles from the Standard Chartered WorldMiles<\/a> credit card.<\/p>\n Check the conversion rate of the credit card\u2019s points to the frequent flyer programme of your choice. You need to have about 3,500 points to convert to 1,000 air miles, depending on the card.<\/p>\n The good thing about purchasing air tickets using the right travel credit card is the free travel insurance you will get. A lot of people overlook this part of travelling, but if you are going for an important meeting overseas, a delay in your flight can cost you money.<\/p>\n Spending most of your time in airports waiting for flight can be tiresome, which is why having the right card can help you. Certain credit cards allow you access to premier lounge at the airport, and also discounted rates for car rental. These are all good perks for frequent traveller to shave off some of their travelling expenses.<\/p>\n One of the cards in the market that offer good travel features for travelling entrepreneurs is the Mach Signature Credit Card<\/a>:<\/p>\n Entertainment cost is no stranger to any entrepreneur. Before you even begin your business, you are required to wine and dine certain clients to network and in a lot of cases, sell.<\/p>\n In addition to that, spending on client entertainment is important to show appreciation and maintain a good relationship with your clients to ensure business continuity.<\/p>\n What are some of the features you should look for when picking the right card to fit this usage?<\/p>\n This really depends on your preference. Do you prefer to get rebates on your monthly credit card bill, or do you like to accumulate reward points to redeem items that are too expensive to purchase? It pays to check out what are the redeemable items on the catalogue before you decide on a reward points credit card. However, generally, cash back works better for entrepreneurs as it directly helps them to save and cut down on expenses.<\/p>\n Dining or entertainment cards are great to save money through discounts or even perks like free dessert or a buy-one-free-one deals. However, always check if the merchants — restaurants, bars or cafes — are the ones near you or you go to often.<\/p>\n Most cards have a cap on monthly cash back. No matter how high the percentage of cash back the card offers, you will be limited by this cap. It\u2019s important to check the cap if you want to know whether the 10% cash back will mean anything to you. Spending RM5,000 a month does not equate to RM500 rebate at the end of the day.<\/p>\n The credit card that offers the widest array of perks and discounts with the largest list of merchants will win this category. One card that offers great cash back and high monthly cap is the HSBC Amanah MPower Visa Platinum Credit Card-i<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When running a business, it is important to watch what you spend closely and carefully to control your burn rate. Having a credit card makes bookkeeping easier because your credit card provider automatically tallies up and in most cases categorizes your expenses for you. These summaries are also helpful in planning your future business expenditures.<\/p>\n These cards offer you benefits to support your operational needs such as managing your expenses, providing larger credit limits, consolidating statements, and more. At this point, getting a card is not just about saving money (though it still plays an important part), it will also help you better manage your business finances as keeping track of them is crucial to ensure your business\u2019 financial health.<\/p>\n In a business situation, especially at the initial stage, you should never use cash for purchases as cash should be kept liquid to prepare for eventualities. A card that can expand your credit limit not just for you as the boss, but also your wing men in business, is the Hong Leong Platinum Business<\/a> credit card.<\/p>\n Get instant access about your available credit limit or outstanding balance anytime through your mobile.<\/p>\n Hong Leong Platinum Business<\/a> gives you a load of other benefits, including branding exclusivity opportunity which provides highly visible level of exposure for your company and this will be useful in creating brand awareness. The best thing about this card is, you can apply with just a minimum income of RM5,000 a month, and you have the option of waiving the annual fee of RM400.<\/p>\n In this digital age, starting a technopreneur company is all the rage. Though the initial capital is much lower than other businesses, but the business owners may find themselves spending hundreds if not thousands online — from hosting of the website, to other monthly subscriptions that you need.<\/p>\n One of the safest ways to make purchases or monetary transactions online is to use a credit card. However, that does not guarantee savings unless you are using the right card. To find the right plastic, focus more on providing you with cash back or savings off of your purchases rather than perks.<\/p>\n One such card is the CIMB Cash Rebate Gold<\/a>:<\/p>\n Credit cards can be one of the most useful tools in your wallet. They can provide identity theft protection, travel insurance, rewards and cash back, and a variety of other benefits. Not every credit card is created equally, but you\u2019ll be putting your company in good hands by choosing the right card.<\/p>\n Today you have more choices than ever, so finding the right credit card that best suits your entrepreneurship needs can be difficult. Finding the right credit card for your financial needs is important as that will allow you to save money while you spend, receive support on your operations, and reap other benefits every time you spend.<\/p>\n Just remember, it is always a good idea to pay off those monthly balances in order to avoid paying any late penalties. Once you stop making full payments, you may be sending your company into a debt spiral.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A newly minted entrepreneur may be looking for ways to trim their company expenses. If you’re about to apply for your first credit card as an entrepreneur, make sure to consider these factors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,228,227,248,218,232],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cards","category-cashback-credit-card","category-credit-card","category-entrepreneur","category-money-management","category-rewards-credit-card"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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3. <\/b>An ally to your business n<\/b>eeds<\/b><\/h2>\n
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4. <\/b>A techie\u2019s dream<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Apply for the best credit cards in Malaysia. Compare on iMoney\u2019s <\/b>credit card comparison<\/b><\/a> page!<\/b><\/h3>\n