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What You Need to Know About Credit Lines

Our expert tells whether you need a line of credit and how big that line should be.
Source: illustration Š Gillian Blease

Q: Should I open a line of credit, and how much should I have available? 

A: If a business experiences significant revenue swings, a credit line might be just the right tool to help manage short-term cash and working capital needs. 

Manufacturers of seasonal equipment are among the types of businesses that could make good use of

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