So why do you need a Dun and Bradstreet ID number?
It’s basically the starting point for establishing a business credit profile. You’ll soon realize that your DUNS Number is required on the majority of your corporate credit applications because it’s the most widely used identifying number for businesses in the United States.
The mistake that most business owners make is assuming incorrectly that they already have a DUNS number. The purpose of this post is to show you how to access the Dun and Bradstreet number directory to see if you already have one.
First, you’ll need to go to the Dun and Bradstreet code lookup website, enter your business name, city, and state in the search box, and then click on the “next” tab. (You can always click on the Live Chat Online tab if you need additional help or have specific questions.)
Once you click on the “next” tab to search for your company you’ll see a list of possible matches. Click on Read more…
TELEPHONY provider O2’s parent group today revealed improved interim and annual figures.
Spanish-based Telefónica reported results for the six months to December 31 which showed an increase in revenues from approximately £25.14bn to £27.3bn and pre-tax profits for the six month period of £7.43bn compared with £4.58bn.
During the 12 month period covering January to December 2010, the group achieved revenues of £52.35bn, up from £48.9bn in 2009, while pre-tax profits for the year came in at £11.98bn compared with £8.95bn previous.
Telefónica operates three divisions in Spain, Latin America and Europe, where it employs about 1,700 staff at its Preston Brook centre, near Runcorn.
Group-wide, employment numbers rose from 255,151 in 2009 to 269,047 last year.
In June last year the group sold Manx Telecom for about £141.3m, achieving a gain of around £52.5m.
By the end of 2010 the group said it provided access to a range of services, from telephones to internet and pay TV, for 287.6m customers, an 8.7% improvement on 2009 figures.
Europe showed the biggest increase in access, at 14.3%, to 56.3m customers.
Last month, the White House launched “Startup America,” a national campaign to promote high-growth entrepreneurship across the country with new initiatives to help encourage private sector investment in job-creating startups and small firms, accelerate research, and address barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
President Obama said, “Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America: the belief that if you have a good idea and are willing to work hard and see it through, you can succeed in this country. And i
The U.S. economy can likely absorb $100 oil and keep expanding, even though gasoline prices would rise further and growth would slow. But it would hurt.
Gasoline for U.S. drivers already costs more than at any point since 2008, despite fairly modest demand and ample U.S. supplies.
The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline was $3.19 on Wednesday — 53 cents more than a year ago. Analysts expect the average to range between $3.25 and $3.75 this spring.
Oil prices had been rising for months, but they jumped this week as violence gripped Libya. Analysts say any production declines in Libya could likely be absorbed by other producers like Saudi Arabia. Libyan oil accounts for less than 1 percent of U.S. crude imports.
Still, regional turmoil can still raise the price of oil, regardless of the source. Analysts say concerns about violence in North Africa and the Middle East have put a “fear premium” that is added about $10 a barrel. <
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We launched a new version of the LinkedIn Polls application towards the end of last year. The new version was a major overhaul from a usability standpoint, making it easier to vote, share, and interact with a poll. Our engineering team’s goals included promoting agility in code development and simplicity of operations in production.
Here’s a showcase of a few of the technologies used to re-build LinkedIn Polls with insight into why we chose to employ them.
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Ruby is a great language for building business rules. It’s
One of the most important steps you’ll take when you start a new business is picking a business name. While the majority of us tend to focus more on choosing a catchy name to give us that edge in marketing there’s much more to it that you should pay careful attention to.
When you choose a name for your business, avoid these three mistakes:
Mistake #1: Picking a business name strictly for marketing purposes.
While the sound and spelling of a business name as well as the availability of a dotcom play a key role, don’t let this be the single factor that drives your decision.
What makes a good name for a business from a marketing standpoint is usually the opposite of what makes a good name from a legal standpoint.
Even though you may think that choosing a business name that describes your product in the name is much better for marketing purposes, it does give you less protection from other people using it against you.
Stanlow oil refinery 300
SHELL has today agreed in principle to sell its Stanlow refinery to Indian firm Essar Energy for £219m.
It secures the future of the UK’s second biggest refinery, which employs about 960 people at its Ellesmere Port site.
The agreement brings to an end 18 months of uncertainty after a sale of Stanlow was proposed in a group-wide review. Es
He envisions 15,000 spring breakers gyrating on the beach to tunes spun by top-notch DJs flown in from New York, L.A. and Miami. He would supply those sophisticated partiers with booze served by “beautiful people” as they danced deep into the night or chatted on “sexy lounge chairs.”
But this is Sarasota. And Miami’s party scene is not likely to appeal to the general population here.
Sarasota County officials were torn by Rush’s proposal. Events like Rush’s “Siesta Sessions” are exactly what many say the county needs to attract a younger population and diversify the all-important tourist business. But this week they decided a massive spring break party going for several days might not be the best idea during Sarasota’s peak snowbird season, and put a required permit on hold.
“I believe Sarasota is ready for these kind of events,” Rush said.