Hey Guys. I'm thinking about getting a Business Card through Discover to help keep track of my expenses. Do you guys use a dedicated credit card for your business? If so, which one and why? What are the benefits? Please share! 
HiepBuiPhotography Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 14, 2013 09:27 | #1 Hey Guys. I'm thinking about getting a Business Card through Discover to help keep track of my expenses. Do you guys use a dedicated credit card for your business? If so, which one and why? What are the benefits? Please share! Hiep Bui Photography | Harrisburg Wedding Photographer
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Kronie Goldmember 2,183 posts Likes: 7 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Mar 14, 2013 09:34 | #2 I use one personal card for my business. Its a citi card. It came with a crazy 36 month 0% APR, gives benefits for extended coverage on gear and other stuff, discounts for a lot of stuff I wont use. I just use it to keep track of expenses. Its easy if its all on one card.
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HiepBuiPhotography THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 14, 2013 09:50 | #3 Oh wow. 3 years of interest free payments. You must have stocked up on a lot gear I bet Hiep Bui Photography | Harrisburg Wedding Photographer
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Kronie Goldmember 2,183 posts Likes: 7 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Mar 14, 2013 11:48 | #4 No, I think I have about $1,300 on the card. Its the remainder of the 24-70 and a Mettle strobe I think? I hate owing CC money. My only real debt is my mortgage and some student loans. I have been working the credit card companies for years to slowly increase my credit limits on cards and this card has a 35,000 limit. Peace of mind....just in case...
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tomd Cream of the Crop 13,282 posts Likes: 31 Joined Jan 2007 Location: I live next to my neighbor More info | Mar 14, 2013 11:54 | #5 Unless things have changed since I last looked for a card, I would avoid Discover. They are (were ) not accepted at many places I shop. .
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HiepBuiPhotography THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 14, 2013 11:56 | #6 tomd wrote in post #15714564 Unless things have changed since I last looked for a card, I would avoid Discover. They are (were ) not accepted at many places I shop. At the very least, before committing to a Discover card, ask around at the common vendors and see if they accept Discover. I now use Citi. I use my Discover card (personal one) almost every where I go now. I think almost everyone accepts it now. Hiep Bui Photography | Harrisburg Wedding Photographer
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Foodguy Goldmember 1,324 posts Likes: 217 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Having too much fun in the studio More info | Mar 14, 2013 12:44 | #7 It *was* Amex for a lot of years but now it's a Capital One card for the ease of use of the rewards program. My answer for most photography questions: "it depends...'
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kb9tdj Senior Member More info | Mar 14, 2013 15:17 | #8 No credit cards here....always pay cash or don't buy. Scott
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Foodguy Goldmember 1,324 posts Likes: 217 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Having too much fun in the studio More info | Mar 15, 2013 09:45 | #9 kb9tdj wrote in post #15715297 No credit cards here....always pay cash or don't buy. Living like no one else thanks to DR. That's a prudent plan. My answer for most photography questions: "it depends...'
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HiepBuiPhotography THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 15, 2013 09:59 | #10 I rarely carry cash around. Only a couple of bucks for food or something. Hiep Bui Photography | Harrisburg Wedding Photographer
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cory1848 Goldmember 1,884 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Kissimmee, FL More info | Mar 15, 2013 10:00 | #11 I use a personal credit card that I dedicate to business use for tracking. Business card don't offer the same level of protection as personal cards too. Gear List
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HiepBuiPhotography THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 15, 2013 10:03 | #12 cory1848 wrote in post #15717896 I use a personal credit card that I dedicate to business use for tracking. Business card don't offer the same level of protection as personal cards too. Oh yea? I would imagine it'd be the same. What card do you have? Hiep Bui Photography | Harrisburg Wedding Photographer
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Kronie Goldmember 2,183 posts Likes: 7 Joined Jun 2008 More info | Mar 15, 2013 10:13 | #13 I thought it was the opposite. Personal cards generally offer more incentives than business.
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cory1848 Goldmember 1,884 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Kissimmee, FL More info | Mar 15, 2013 10:53 | #14 HiepBuiPhotography wrote in post #15717905 Oh yea? I would imagine it'd be the same. What card do you have? I use a Capital One personal card. If you read up on the CARD act, it goes over the differences. Unless you are a corporation, you are personally liable for balances anyways, so I chose to protect myself with a personal card rather than a business card. There are advantages and disadvantages of both. Up to you to decide. Gear List
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HiepBuiPhotography THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,612 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2012 Location: Harrisburg, PA More info | Mar 15, 2013 10:55 | #15 |
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