How to Get a Dunn & Bradstreet Rating
A Dun & Bradstreet number (or D-U-N-S number) is a nine-digit code that identifies your business among a worldwide database of more than 100 million global businesses. A D-U-N-S number helps potential clients and partners to quickly find out what they need to know about your company, and it is a good way to demonstrate your business' legitimacy.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Internet access
- Legal information for your company, including alternative names the company is registered or identified by
- Name of your company's CEO or owner
- Name and contact details for a primary contact person within the company
- Physical and mailing addresses for your company
- Number of employees at your company
Instructions
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Go to the Dun & Bradstreet page provided in the Resources section below, or call Dun & Bradstreet toll-free at (866) 705-5711. Have the information ready that is listed in the "Things You'll Need" section.
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Provide the webpage or phone operator with your company's country of operation and business details as requested. If you already have a D-U-N-S number, it will be provided to you now.
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Click or ask to request a new D-U-N-S number if you do not have one. You will be prompted for the information above. You should receive a D-U-N-S number within one business day.
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Establish a Dun & Bradstreet credit file by purchasing DUNS File Creator or CreditBuilder Plus. These can be obtained from the Dun & Bradstreet webpage in the Resources section. These programs will guide you through the steps necessary to establish a business credit file with Dun & Bradstreet. New businesses need to provide this information before they will be rated by Dun & Bradstreet.
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