Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Definition

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) is a company that compiles and shares information about businesses around the world.

Dun & Bradstreet Extended Definition
D&B’s information includes each business’s history, their financials, and their operations. This data is then used by banks when a business is seeking credit, the government when the business is competing for a contract, or other businesses when a joint project, etc., is under consideration.

Each business on file has a unique number assigned (DUNS).

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Dianna Maze | Apr 11, 2023