In recent years, consumers have become aware of the importance of personal credit scores, with millions now using services to keep an eye on their rating. For small firms, credit scores are even more important because they impact access to vital working capital, yet barely a quarter have ever checked their rating, despite more than half having a poor score. Check Business, an online portal in partnership with Equifax, puts UK small businesses in control of their credit rating for the first time. In addition, Check Business provides innovative and practical online tools to support small firms with their biggest challenges of finding customers, raising finance and getting paid.