How to Obtain a Corporate Credit Report
It is easy for anyone, whether an entrepreneur or not, to obtain a corporate credit report. These files are considered public information, and many businesses and individuals get credit reports on companies before doing major business with them. The telephone and the Internet are the ways to get a corporate credit report. Before trying to get information on a corporation from the two major report vendors, Duns and Bradstreet and Experian Business, it is necessary to know a bit of information about the company. Usually knowing the name of the business and its state of location is sufficient enough to successfully order a credit report.
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Instructions
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Call Duns and Bradstreet at (800) 234-3867 and request a credit report on the corporation you want to learn more about. You can order the basic product, the Credit eValuator Report, for $39.99. There are also more advanced reports available which can cost up to $159.00. You will have to pay for the report by credit card.
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Visit Duns and Bradstreet online if you want the information more quickly. The company's website is noted in our Resources section near the end of the article. Look up the business name on the main page. Next, select the business of choice and then place your order for the credit report. This is an almost instantaneous way to receive a corporate credit report.
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Call Experian Business at (888) 243-6951. Choose from a range of business credit report products; costs range from $8 to $49.95. The most popular corporate credit report offered is $24.95 and includes scoring information. The credit report will be mailed to your home or business address.
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Visit Experian Business online for more immediate information. This firm's website is noted in the Resources section. Click on the "Business Reports" tab located on the homepage, and then enter the business name and state details. With a credit card, you can then purchase one of the available reports and read it online.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that corporate credit information is not always promptly updated, and the company's financial picture could have changed since the last update.
