If you are a new business or currently operating your goal like every major company is visibility. Operating a business that is recognized on the commercial market is the ultimate goal. One main component needed to start this process is a D.U.N.S.

What is a D.U.N.S?

 is a number that is used to identify your business. D-U-N-S stands for Data Universal Numbering System, a system developed in the 60s by the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) company for their own business. It has become a standard to identify a business and Apple uses it to verify the identity of your company.

This nine digit code number can be obtained free of charge from the DUN & Bradstreet website.

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Unlike your personal credit score which ranges from 0 to 850, your business credit score ranges from 0 to 100.

Here are the 3 benefits for your business

• Establish Credibility
• Obtain government funding and contracts
• Apply for loan, credit or tradelines

Every business registered with the federal government or their state needs a D.U.N.S if your goal is visibility and to expand. Head over to the website and get your process started. If you already have a D.U.N.S ,  make sure its up to date on the address and phone number.