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Timing and strategy. These are not only the keys to success in business — they’re crucial to your points and miles game, too. If you’re the type to seize on big, lucrative opportunities when the moment’s right, boy, have we got some exciting developments to share with you!

Here’s what we’re talking about this week:

✈️ You can score BOGO flights for nearly two years (if you act now)
📒 How to maximize points and miles when starting a business
🤑 Your choice: $900 versus 90,000 points

Let’s gooooo!

CARD MOVES

It’s time! Act now to score BOGO flights for nearly 2 years

A couple of weeks ago, we tipped you off that the current welcome bonus on the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card not only features a huge pile of points but, if timed correctly, could also help you earn the airline’s coveted Companion Pass for nearly two years. We also said we’d let you know when the time was right to move on this deal.

Well, the time is now!

To recap: Right now, new cardholders can earn a whopping 120,000 bonus points after spending $10,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.

Why should you act now? Getting approved for this card right now sets you up on the optimal timeline to get the maximum duration for your Companion Pass. We unpack the strategy here (and I promise, it’s not complicated).

But just think for a moment about the incredible value packed into that offer.

Those 120,000 Rapid Rewards points are worth $1,680, according to our October 2025 valuations. And with domestic flights as low as 4,000 points each way, you could get an incredible number of award flights just from that bonus alone.

But the ability to score a Companion Pass for not one but nearly two years, in addition to that pile of points, is so rare it’s simply irresistible.

Keep in mind: Southwest Airlines is not the budget carrier it used to be. As the airline continues to overhaul its policies and processes to align more with those of mainstream carriers (for better or worse), it has added a slew of exciting new routes, international partnerships and even extra-legroom seats.

Bottom line: If you or your employees could benefit from BOGO Southwest flights, now is the time to move on this 120,000-point offer, before it’s too late!

EARNING STRATEGY

Just starting a business? Here’s how to launch your points and miles game with it

Starting a business means plenty of expenses — from equipment and advertising to rent and utilities. The good news? You can capitalize on those costs with the right rewards strategy.

These days, being a big spender doesn’t just help you stack up points and miles. It can also help you secure elite status with many airlines and hotels, and unlock additional perks and benefits — provided you hold the right credit cards.

We have lots of tips to share on how to maximize your rewards when launching a business. Here are just a few to get you thinking:

Take stock of your expenses. Anticipate where your big spending areas will be so you can choose cards that earn more in those categories. Office supplies, advertising, travel, shipping, software subscriptions — all of these expenses can earn rewards at a higher rate with the right card. (Heck … you can even earn points on your rent payment.)
Determine your rewards priorities. Transferable credit card currencies provide the most value and flexibility. But if maintaining elite status is a priority for you, you may want to focus a lot of spending on a particular airline or hotel program’s cobranded card.
Find the right cards. Familiarize yourself with the best credit cards for small businesses and the spending categories they cover, and determine which one(s) would be best for your situation.

Remember: The most important thing is to treat every business expense as a rewards opportunity. With the right strategy, you can boost your bottom line and your travel budget — and turn everyday operations into next-level experiences.

LIMITED-TIME OFFERS

Your choice: $900 vs. 90,000 points

Whether you have 1,000 employees or just a side hustle walking dogs, whether you prefer earning simple cash back or the most valuable points — this is something all business owners will want to check out.

Chase currently has limited-time offers on the no-annual-fee Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and Ink Business Cash® Credit Card — and they’re the best we’ve seen in a while.

The offers? Earn $900 cash back (or 90,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points) after spending $6,000 in the first three months from account opening.

Why we like it: While these are primarily cash-back cards, if you pair them with a Chase Ultimate Rewards points-earning card — like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ — you can convert that cash into transferable points for even greater value.

How much value? Those 90,000 points could get you as many as seven round-trip flights to London via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (plus taxes and fees), or a heavenly weekend at the all-inclusive Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa via World of Hyatt. For cards with no annual fee, you just can’t beat that.

Plus, these tend to be some of the least restrictive business cards around. Whether you teach fitness classes, freelance or run an online shop, you could qualify. And you can qualify for any Ink card’s welcome bonus even if you’ve already earned one on a different Ink card (unlike the Sapphire cards).

Want to know more? These resources will help:

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