Steps To Successfuly Eliminate Business Debt


by Greg T. Hansward - Date: 2006-12-18 - Word Count: 455 Share This!

Any debt consolidation plan will not work unless the debtor sticks to it and does not deviate. This should be obvious, but with the curve balls often tossed your way, it may prove to be more challenging than one would think. There are some steps you can use, though, to help you stick with it. If you are facing business debt, these steps can be applied as well as debt is debt whether a consumer or business.

First, literally cut up your credit cards except for one to use in the event of an emergency. Do not freeze them as is a popular tip. You will still have access to them. Do not simply hide them. Obviously, it will not take much to retrieve them when you get the urge to spend.

Second, you should also cancel your credit lines and credit card accounts. This will reflect less available credit for you to spend on credit report. Third, contact your creditors and negotiate for a lower interest rate on your existing debt, which may also lower the monthly payments and make it easier to not get sidetracked. This is an excellent way to create your own debt consolidation plan without the use of debt counseling services.

If you are indeed handling your own debt consolidation, you can transfer your existing debt to a credit card or loan with a lower interest rate. Many credit card companies offer promotions with rates as low as 0%. With such a low interest rate, your entire payment can be applied toward the principal. This is the best way to handle your own consolidation and also provides the benefit of decreasing the number of payments each month to only one monthly payment.

Another option in debt consolidation is to obtain a debt consolidation loan from a bank, debt consolidation organizations or debt counseling companies which often offer debt consolidation services in addition to money management counseling often include credit repair. Be sure to get a lower interest rate on such a loan or this option will defeat the purpose of taking out the loan.

Finally, you must monitor your spending and follow a budget to avoid accruing additional debt. Until your debt is repaid and your debt consolidation plan has been successful, you must limit or even eliminate the luxuries you previously enjoyed. Focus on your goal and know that your financial future will once again allow such items.

The main focus of your debt consolidation plan should be to commit to start paying off your debts one at a time and, most importantly, doing it. Pay off the credit card and loans with the highest interest rate first to give your plan the best possible start and more chance of success in the long run.


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Greg Hansward's short articles can be found on many web publications with reference to storm protection. You might discover his observations on exterior shutters at http://www.shades-blinds-shutters-guide.com

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