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Private Equity Firm Opens Up a New World of Investment Opportunities
Our Experts
June 13, 2024
The firm leverages Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics to identify and evaluate investment opportunities
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Small Business
Digital Marketing: Beyond Third Party Cookies
The Editors
March 14, 2024
To succeed in a world without third-party cookies, it’s important to prioritize bolstering your first-party data.
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Article
Allstates WorldCargo Evolves with Automated, Data-Driven Decisioning
The Editors
January 23, 2024
As Allstates WorldCargo experienced rapid growth, it has leveraged D&B Finance Analytics Credit Intelligence (D&B Finance Analytics) to streamline and automate ...
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Small Business
Episode 89: Unlocking SME Growth
Sara de la Torre
December 13, 2023
Tune in as we speak with Dame Teresa, UK Chair at UK Finance for SMEs on addressing challenges, opportunities, and emphasizing the importance of collaborative e ...
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Small Business
TikTok for Small Business
The Editors
August 30, 2023
Small businesses face many economic challenges today. Learn crucial survival strategies from a finance and risk expert, including negotiating credit terms.
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Small Business
Small Business Strategies for Surviving a Recession
Brian Alster
May 2, 2023
Small businesses face many economic challenges today. Learn crucial survival strategies from a finance and risk expert, including negotiating credit terms.
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Article
Business Fraud Prevention:
Why Knowledge Is Still Your Best Defense
The Editors
October 4, 2022
B2B fraud can cripple businesses, but knowledge can provide powerful protection. Use our guide to understand fraud schemes and new methods to detect them.
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Article
Using Data to Identify ESG-Conscious Government Suppliers
Rochelle March
August 15, 2022
Explore the standards, frameworks, and metrics that underpin ESG performance to discover how government departments can use ESG to compare suppliers.
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Small Business
Grow Your Business by Offering Customers More Financing Options
The Editors
August 4, 2022
A gap in financing is a common headache for small businesses. Learn how you can help customers get what they need with financing terms they can afford, while mi ...
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Article
Impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Technology sector
The Editors
May 30, 2022
A look at the impact of the conflict on European and American Technology companies
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Small Business
SUTA Tax: What You Need to Know
The Editors
May 20, 2022
Here’s what small business owners need to know about SUTA taxes to help stay in compliance and avoid costly financial penalties.
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Small Business
4 Business Ideas for Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs
The Editors
April 20, 2022
Environmental consciousness is driving an increase in eco-friendly industries. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to make your mark in this space, read on.
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Small Business
Small Business Grants for Women
The Editors
March 31, 2022
Although women-owned businesses are on the rise, female entrepreneurs and small-business owners still face higher barriers to success.
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Podcast
Episode 84: Discovering The Power Of Quantum Computing
Dr. David Snelling
March 15, 2022
Dr. David Snelling, Program Director of Artificial Intelligence at Fujitsu discusses the continuously evolving landscape of data security and quantum technology ...
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Small Business
Direct to Consumer Marketing
Our Experts
March 8, 2022
With Direct to Consumer Marketing (D2C), products and services are sold directly to consumers. This business model has a lot of benefits for sellers and custome ...
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Podcast
Episode 83: Governing Data On The Edge
The Editors
December 17, 2021
Wendy Batchelder, Chief Data Officer at VMware explores the role of the CDO, D&I and the increasing importance of edge computing.
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Podcast
Episode 83: Governing Data On The Edge
The Editors
December 17, 2021
Tim Doyle, Senior Policy Advisor at Bipartisan Policy Center explores the rising interest for companies to incorporate ESG into their business practices.
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Podcast
Episode 82: The Rising Appetite for ESG In Business
The Editors
November 26, 2021
Tim Doyle, Senior Policy Advisor at Bipartisan Policy Center explores the rising interest for companies to incorporate ESG into their business practices.
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Podcast
Episode 81: Combatting Fraud In A Pandemic Era
Bruce Dorris
November 12, 2021
Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners explores the top five risks for fraud.
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Small Business
UK Gender Pay Gap Report 2020
Ed Thorne
October 5, 2021
Latest report containing 2020 gender pay gap information for Dun & Bradstreet’s UK business.
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Podcast
Episode 80: Addressing The Three Ps Of Marketing
Gabie Boko
September 24, 2021
Gabie Boko, Global Vice President Digital and Unified Customer Experience Officer of HPE addresses the three Ps of marketing.
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Podcast
Episode 79: Ensuring Equal Opportunities On The Business Playing Field
Reid Blackman
August 27, 2021
Reid Blackman, Founder and CEO of Virtue Consultants and Advisory Board Member of Bizconnect joins us on the podcast to discuss ethics in AI.
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Podcast
Episode 78: Celebrating 180 Years Of Innovation with IBM
Inderpal Bhandari
August 13, 2021
Tune in as we hear from Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM, to celebrate Dun & Bradstreet’s 180-year anniversary.
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Podcast
Episode 77: Behind The Power Of Arm Technology
Inder Singh
July 30, 2021
Tune in as we hear from Inder Singh, Chief Finance Officer at Arm, one of the UK’s most successful technology companies.
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Podcast
Episode 76: How Data is Changing Human Resources
Josh Bersin
July 16, 2021
Josh Bersin, CEO of Josh Bersin Company, discusses employee experience and how analyzing HR data can help businesses decide what really matters.
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Episode 75: Managing Risk In The Commercial Real-Estate Market
Matt Richardson
July 2, 2021
Matt Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of Income Analytics discusses managing risk in the commercial property market with data.
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Episode 74: The Data Safety Net
Adrian Kunzle
June 18, 2021
Adrian Kunzle, Head of Product and Strategy at OwnBackup discusses the importance of having a data safety net in business.
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Episode Seventy-Two: Building International Networks Through Data
Vivek Ramachandran
May 21, 2021
Vivek Ramachandran, CEO at Serai joins the podcast to discuss fostering global trade networks thanks to data in a post-COVID19 world.
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Article
Episode Seventy: Managing The Data Overload
Frode Berg
April 30, 2021
Frode Berg, Managing Director EMEA, Provenir discusses the biggest challenges facing banks and fintech’s and how data can help provide the solution.
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Article
New! Dun & Bradstreet Data Marketplace
The Editors
March 31, 2021
D&B Data Marketplace Simplifies How Clients Can Find and Use Alternative Data Fast.
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Podcast
Episode Sixty-Five: The Value Of Consistency and Certainty In Business
Danny McCoy
March 19, 2021
Listen in as we speak to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec on driving growth across Ireland’s business and economic landscape.
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Article
Episode Sixty-Four: The Power of Connections
Noor Sugrue
March 5, 2021
Tune in as we speak to Dun & Bradstreet Accelerate partner Vintro, on the transformational value of the right connection in business.
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Small Business
Small Businesses Find Opportunities in Midst of Pandemic
Joseph Pascaretta
February 19, 2021
In December 2020, we surveyed nearly 800 managers and senior managers at small businesses with 2-250 people in the United Stated to learn more about how COVID-1 ...
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Small Business
Business Banking for Small Businesses: Bank Accounts, FAQs, and More
The Editors
January 28, 2021
Do Small Businesses need a Business Banking Account? What to consider when opening a business banking account, services, etc.
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An Open Letter to the Incoming U.S. Administration
The Editors
January 19, 2021
President Stephen Daffron’s open letter to the incoming U.S. administration on how data can save small businesses.
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Article
How Data Is Earning Its Place in Insurance Corporate Strategies
James Harrison
December 7, 2020
Insurance leaders unveil how their corporate strategies are influenced by the rise of data and digital technologies.
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Article
What Does the Digital Landscape Look Like for Insurance?
James Harrison
December 4, 2020
Discover the emerging digital trends in insurance, including the unrolling impact of COVID-19.
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Small Business
Dun & Bradstreet IPO
The Editors
July 1, 2020
Exiting new chapter as we continue to evolve to best serve clients.
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Small Business
Protecting Your Business Identity During COVID-19
The Editors
June 12, 2020
Learn about how to help protect your business's identity during COVID-19 from fraudsters.
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Helping Our Partners Accelerate into the Future
The Editors
June 12, 2020
Learn how Dun & Bradstreet works with our exclusive group of partners to help our clients.
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Small Business
Restarting Your Small Business
Joseph Pascaretta
May 15, 2020
When stay at home orders have lifted, what should you do as a small business owner? Joseph Pascaretta shares his perspective.
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Small Business
Rapid Visual Solutions Shares About Experience
The Editors
May 12, 2020
Learn more about how Rapid Visual Solutions was established and grew through the founder's forward thinking and attention to cash flow.
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Article
Bjork Construction Builds More Than Homes – They Build Relationships
The Editors
May 7, 2020
Learn how Bjork Construction leverages Dun & Bradstreet to monitor and build their business credit file.
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Protecting Your Business During Uncertainty
Joseph Pascaretta
April 27, 2020
Protect your business during times of uncertainty, including the coronavirus pandemic. Joseph Pascaretta, a former business owner, shares his insights.
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Small Business
Funding for Small Businesses Through the CARES Act
Joseph Pascaretta
April 15, 2020
Learn more about funding through the CARES Act and ways small businesses can protect their cash flow during the coronavirus pandemic.
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In Times of Stability or Uncertainty, Dun & Bradstreet Can Help
The Editors
April 10, 2020
Data and insights to help you navigate an ever-changing business landscape
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Driving Demand Digitally in Days of Social Distancing
Deniz Olcay
March 25, 2020
We’ve identified four key impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic may have on go-to-market teams to help you identify new ways to help drive demand.
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Article
How to Protect Your Business from a Natural Disaster
Amber Colley
December 10, 2019
Learn how to protect your employees and your investments to ensure a safe 2020.
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Small Business
Pork Barrel BBQ Wins the Support of 6,000 Retailers Nationwide
The Editors
December 10, 2019
Learn how Pork Barrel BBQ used business credit to grow their business from a simple idea to 6,000 retailers nationwide.
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Small Business
Diversico Holding Makes a Smart Investment in Credibility Concierge®
The Editors
December 9, 2019
Learn how Diversico Holding leveraged business credit to enhance their cash flow and grow their business.
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Small Business
etaGLOBAL Builds Credibility Among Their Employees and Clients
The Editors
November 22, 2019
Learn how this small business used business credit to bolster their reputation and strengthen their business relationships.
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Small Business
How to Celebrate National Credit Months as a Small Business
Amber Colley
October 21, 2019
Learn how participating in national credit events can help grow your small business.
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Small Business
Women’s Small Business Month: Access to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
Amber Colley
October 21, 2019
Women-owned businesses are now a significant driver of economic and employment growth, yet many female entrepreneurs still see access to capital as an obstacle. ...
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Small Business
Small Business Trends & Strategies | Pepperdine PCA Index Q3 2019
Amber Colley
October 2, 2019
See what methods of business financing were most successful in Q3 2019.
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Small Business
AMS.NET Maintains Small-Company Feel Despite Rapid Growth
The Editors
September 27, 2019
Learn more about how AMS.NET, a small telecommunications company, leveraged Dun & Bradstreet’s solutions to grow their business.
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Small Business
Small Business Saturday for B2B
Amber Colley
September 20, 2019
Small Business Saturday isn’t just for B2C. Learn how to increase revenue and strengthen relationships on Small Business Saturday 2019.
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Small Business
Custom Powder Systems Strives for Employee Satisfaction
The Editors
August 27, 2019
Learn more about how Custom Powder Systems, a small business manufacturer, improved their business credit and how Dun & Bradstreet was a part of their story.
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Small Business
Small Business Trends & Strategies | Pepperdine PCA Index Q2 2019
Amber Colley
June 12, 2019
Pepperdine Capital Access Index (PCA) report for 2019 Q1. See how current events are impacting businesses & get projected strategies for business growth.
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Article
UK SMEs: Keeping Pace with Tech and Talent
Tim Vine
June 11, 2019
New tech gets released every day, so how do SMEs know what can add true value to their business – and how do they source the right talent to utilise it?
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Small Business
How Startups Use Business Analytics to Disrupt Industry Leaders
Carrie Weinberg
May 31, 2019
Learn how to use data to disrupt your market and deliver personalized shopping experiences.
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Article
The Impact of Brexit on UK SMEs
Tim Vine
April 23, 2019
Change is inevitable, especially in the wake of Brexit. In this blog post, we explore the ways SMEs in the UK are being affected by these changing times.
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Small Business
UK Gender Pay Gap Report
Ed Thorne
March 26, 2019
Latest report containing 2018 gender pay gap information for Dun & Bradstreet’s UK business.
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Small Business
Small Business Trends & Strategies | Pepperdine PCA Index Q1 2019
Amber Colley
March 5, 2019
Pepperdine Capital Access Index (PCA) report for 2019 Q1. See how current events are impacting businesses & get projected strategies for business growth.
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Small Business
GDPR Update: Why Small Businesses Need to Comply
Amber Colley
December 20, 2018
Small business owner Sydni Craig-Hart talks about how her business was impacted by GDPR and why all SMBs need to comply.
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Small Business
Do Millennials Know About Business Credit?
Carrie Weinberg
December 13, 2018
Business credit is not a subject typically taught in college courses. However, separating business from personal credit can help young entrepreneurs reach their ...
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Article
On the Pursuit of Data Perfection: Fiction or Reality?
Michael Goldberg
December 12, 2018
Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Content Officer, Monica Richter, discusses misconceptions about data quality and how to effectively use data for your business.
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UK SMEs: Brexit and Beyond
Tim Vine
November 22, 2018
Get results from survey of UK business owners. See what is concerning about the growing average amount of credit owed to them.
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Small Business
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part Three
Amber Colley
November 19, 2018
Trucking Freight Brokers are challenged with obtaining surety bonds, managing cash flow, handling liabilities, and more, but business credit can help.
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Small Business
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part Two
Amber Colley
November 6, 2018
Trucking Carriers and Forwarders are challenged with thin margins, establishing credibility, unexpected costs, and more, but business credit can help.
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Article
Playing the Part of Entrepreneur: Interview with Klickly's Cooper Harris
Judith Hackett
October 22, 2018
Cooper Harris, founder of the AI-powered advertising platform Klickly, shares her checklist for startup success in an interview with Judy Hackett.
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Small Business
How SMBs Can Leverage Account-Based Marketing With the D-U-N-S Number
Amber Colley
October 5, 2018
Enhance your marketing with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which enables you to better target and understand your prospects.
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Small Business
Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part One
Amber Colley
August 23, 2018
Learn how small and mid-size trucking companies can build business credit to win contract bids, improve cash flow management & raise credit limits.
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Small Business
Find the Right Lender for Your Small Business with the SBA Lender Match
Jenny Crawford
July 23, 2018
The SBA's free tool, Lender Match, links small businesses with lenders willing to offer capital. Here's everything you need to know about Lender Match.
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Article
Overcome Your Brain Bias to Be a Better Entrepreneur
Jeff Stibel
July 9, 2018
Effective leaders are smart and self-aware. Identify and combat your own brain bias.
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Article
Building Blackline – Interview With CEO Therese Tucker
Judith Hackett
July 6, 2018
Learn how Therese Tucker built her successful fintech company, Blackline, got the business funded, and took it public.
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Small Business
3 Advantages of Small Business Analytics for Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Amber Colley
July 2, 2018
Analytics are essential for brick-and-mortar stores - Learn about customer spending habits, how post-millennials shop & how to personalize for customers.
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Article
Passion: An Entrepreneur’s Most Valuable Asset
Jeff Stibel
June 18, 2018
Vice Chairman Jeff Stibel explains why passion is a trait an entrepreneur can’t do without.
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Small Business
How Your SMB Can Become an Amazon Prime Supplier
Amber Colley
June 14, 2018
Find out how to get started as an Amazon Seller, with an intro to the Amazon Marketplace. Hear pros & cons of joining the Fulfilment by Amazon Program.
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Small Business
EIN vs. Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S
®
Number
Amber Colley
May 25, 2018
There's a lot of confusion around getting an EIN or a D-U-N-S Number. Learn what each number does and how they benefit your business in different ways.
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Small Business
3 Ways to Help Rebuild Your Company’s Business Credit Scores & Ratings
Amber Colley
May 22, 2018
If your D&B scores and ratings don't reflect your business's credibility, you can take action to help impact your business credit profile.
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Small Business
How to Win Big Contracts as a Small Business
Amber Colley
April 25, 2018
Knowing what large companies are looking for prior to bidding on their contracts can help you prepare and possibly win more contract bids.
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Article
The Failure Wall
Jeff Stibel
April 16, 2018
Jeff Stibel shares how he created the failure wall and how it has contributed to a culture of success in the office.
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Article
Confident Challengers: SMEs Optimistic Despite Uncertainty
Ed Thorne
April 11, 2018
A recent survey commissioned by Dun & Bradstreet found the majority of small businesses still see the UK as a great place to do business despite Brexit and chan ...
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Small Business
UK Gender Pay Gap Report
Edward Thorne
April 3, 2018
Learn how Dun & Bradstreet was recently designated as a Diversity and Inclusion Champion in the UK. See UK's Gender Pay Gap regulations & measurement methods. R ...
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Article
Entrepreneurism Is a Disease
Jeff Stibel
March 1, 2018
Jeff Stibel, Vice Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet, offers his advice to entrepreneurs and it’s not what you might think.
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Infographic: Challenges and Prospects for UK SMEs
The Editors
February 20, 2018
Check out a visual representation of key statistics from our recent survey of 500 small and medium business owners in the UK.
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Small Business
How a Good Credit-Building Strategy Can Impact Your Company’s Reputation
Amber Colley
January 25, 2018
Help get loans or contracts by building a reputation through your business credit file.
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Opportunities and Challenges for UK Small Businesses New
Edward Thorne
January 17, 2018
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the British economy. We surveyed 500 SME owners to find out more about the challenges and opportunities ...
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Opportunities and Challenges for UK Small Businesses
Ed Thorne
January 17, 2018
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the British economy. We surveyed 500 SME owners to find out more about the challenges and opportunities ...
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Article
Tips for Small Business Growth During Economic Uncertainty
Amber Colley
December 20, 2017
Learn how you can best prepare your small or medium business for a successful year full of growth and protection, despite economic uncertainty.
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Small Business
What Small Business Owners Need to Know Before Bidding on Contracts
Amber Colley
November 20, 2017
Just because you’re ready to bid on contracts for your business, doesn’t mean you’re prepared. Here’s how to prep for success.
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One-Minute Read
Managing Supplier Risk with Big-Box Stores
Amber Colley
October 27, 2017
When small businesses get contracts with large companies, they may be reaping great benefits, but they’re also subject to great risk.
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Article
Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” Us
Dave Earickson
September 22, 2017
How credit leaders can assess impact of the Toys “R” Us business bankruptcy filing.
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Small Business
5 Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Product in Big-Box Stores
Amber Colley
September 8, 2017
These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor.
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Article
How SMBs Can Hire & Keep Quality Employees
Amber Colley
August 11, 2017
Competing for and winning top talent as a small or medium enterprise can be difficult, but it’s not impossible.
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Small Business
Strategies for Combating Federal Funding Cuts
Amber Colley
June 29, 2017
Learn how you can prepare your business for uncertainty and federal budget cuts, so you can fund your business growth.
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Article
The Sales Acceleration Tools Perfect for Small Businesses
Amber Colley
May 30, 2017
Sales acceleration can be a crucial concept for small business owners, despite how popular it is among enterprise companies.
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Article
Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be Avoided
Ilya Meyzin
April 25, 2017
Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make.
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Comprehensive Company Reference Tool From Mergent with Dun & Bradstreet
The Editors
April 10, 2017
Read about Mergent’s decision to partner with Dun & Bradstreet, helping library patrons make informed decisions across a variety of research needs.
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Article
6 Tips to Get Sales Reps Excited About Your Sales Enablement Content
Shelly Lucas
February 15, 2017
Is your sales enablement content gathering dust? Maybe it’s time to sell the sellers on what they really need.
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Whitepaper
Growth, Relationships and a New Dialogue for the Big Data Era
The Editors
February 1, 2017
Growth can be elusive, so many executives are left asking: Where do I find it? How do I achieve it? How do I sustain it? Get the answers in our whitepaper.
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Small Business
How to Achieve Supplier Diversity
Sydni Craig-Hart
January 18, 2017
Diversity in your supply chain can help your business meet compliance standards and improve social responsibility. Here's how you can help achieve successful su ...
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Article
India and Mexico: Bright Opportunities, Baffling Challenges
Philip DeMont
December 12, 2016
American firms are looking at India & Mexico as new trade partners. Learn more about the challenges & opportunities for these countries as emerging markets.
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Article
How to Take the Headache Out of B2B Digital Targeting
Leslie Hancock
November 30, 2016
Heavy investments in analytics and sophisticated targeting models aren’t working for some marketers. Learn how interconnected data can turn things around.
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Article
The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016
Warwick Knowles
November 17, 2016
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Impact score highlights a further increase of global business risk. Four new entries emerged among our top 10 risks.
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Article
The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016
Warwick Knowles
November 17, 2016
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Impact score highlights a further increase of global business risk. Four new entries emerged among our top 10 risks.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Impact of the US Presidential Election Result
Bodhi Ganguli
November 17, 2016
Uncertainty will prevail in the near-term as businesses, consumers and policymakers learn how Donald Trump translates promises into policies.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Impact of the US Presidentia
Bodhi Ganguli
November 17, 2016
Dun & Bradstreet maintains its Country Risk Rating for the US at DB2a following the election of Donald Trump as the next president.
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Small Business
The State of American Manufacturing
Mark Toner
November 14, 2016
What’s the true state of American manufacturing? Some say the industry is in decline, others say it’s booming. Learn the facts.
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Article
Interest Rate Vulnerabilities in 2016
Isaac Leung
October 31, 2016
Learn about the implications of interest rate changes in 2016 and how they can affect your business.
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Article
How Data Can Help Finance Become Bolder
The Editors
October 31, 2016
Learn why a data-inspired growth strategy is key for modern financial decision makers to help accelerate sales revenues and business growth.
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Infographic
One Way B2B Marketers Should be Using Website Traffic (But Aren’t)
Shelly Lucas
October 31, 2016
Yes, anonymous B2B website visitors can – and should – be shaping your personalized marketing strategy. Find out how in this infographic.
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Video
How Analytics Could’ve Saved the Death Star and Become a Force for Your Business
John White
October 27, 2016
Listen to Dun & Bradstreet’s Former CMO Rishi Dave explain how anticipatory analytics is crucial for your business and the 4 key things needed to use it.
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Article
Interest Rate Vulnerabilities in 2016
Isaac Leung
October 20, 2016
Dun & Bradstreet takes a look at the commercial implications of interest rate vulnerabilities in 2016.
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Article
8 Ways to Unleash Our Potential – Personally and Professionally
Melissa Kofroth
October 18, 2016
Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire”, Molly Fletcher, Founder and CEO of her company shares eight ways to be our best and grow our relationships.
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Infographic
Infographic: Trick-or-Treating with Analytics
Michael Goldberg
October 17, 2016
Analytics can accelerate growth with predictive insights. Using Halloween as an example, our Everyday Analytics Series illustrates the treats associated with an ...
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Article
6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to Brexit
Marcie Geffner
September 27, 2016
Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Learn how small business owners are adjusting to the change.
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Article
6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to Brexit
Marcie Geffner
September 27, 2016
Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Here's how some small business owners are adjusting to the change.
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Article
What’s Your Plan to Win Your Customers’ Hearts?
Erin Wright
September 20, 2016
Quality data is foundational to building meaningful relationships. Get the Data Strategy Blueprint and plan to win your customers hearts and business.
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Article
South China Sea Conflict Could Harm U.S. Small Business Interests
Marcie Geffner
September 7, 2016
Disputes over the South China Sea could have consequences for US small businesses. Learn about the controversy and risks to trade, shipping & fishing.
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Article
Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…
Markus Kuger
August 18, 2016
How do the interest rate cuts from The Bank of England affect doing business with the UK?
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Article
Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…
Markus Kuger
August 18, 2016
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee cut the key policy rate 0.25%, an all-time low in its 322-year history. Get Dun & Bradstreet’s take.
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Dun & Bradstreet Webinars
The Editors
August 1, 2016
Missed a webinar? View our webcast feed to play videos from previous webinars hosted by Dun & Bradstreet.
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How to Keep Calm and Carry On in a Post-Brexit Vote World
The Editors
July 27, 2016
Hear from our team of expert economists as they provide a series of recommendations to help you navigate the evolving post-Brexit landscape.
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One-Minute Read
The Impact of Brexit for the US and UK
The Editors
July 26, 2016
Our economists’ perspectives on what finance leaders should know about Brexit
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Article
3 Biggest IoT Opportunities in Telco Marketing
Ritika Puri
July 26, 2016
Learn about the three biggest IoT opportunities that B2B telecom marketers should prioritize to achieve their business goals
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Video
Video: The Global Impact of Brexit
The Editors
July 23, 2016
In this short video, our Senior Economist, Jaspreet Sehmi, analyses the global impact of Brexit on business confidence and future economic growth.
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Article
Five Consequences of Brexit
The Editors
July 21, 2016
Did Britain make the right decision to leave the EU? Dun & Bradstreet reveals expert analytical insight into what the repercussions might be.
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Article
Pound Tumbles, Stock Markets Crash as UK Votes to Leave EU
The Editors
July 18, 2016
Learn about the expected outcomes of the Brexit referendum, including market reactions and the impact it will have on companies doing business with the UK.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Implications for Russia
Jaspreet Sehmi
July 8, 2016
Learn about the positive and negative implications to Russia following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.
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Article
5 Reasons Programmatic Advertising is the Future of B2B Marketing
Michael Goldberg
July 8, 2016
Programmatic advertising is getting rave reviews...And it’s not just for B2C. Discover the benefits for B2B brands.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on Brazil and Latin America
Melaine Campbell
July 8, 2016
Learn about the positive and negative implications to Brazil and Latin America following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on the United States
Bodhi Ganguli
July 8, 2016
Learn about the positive and negative implications to the United States following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.
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Article
The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on Japan
The Editors
July 7, 2016
Learn about the positive and negative implications to Japan following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.
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The Brexit Vote’s Impact on China
The Editors
July 7, 2016
Learn about the positive and negative implications to China following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations.
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Article
The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EU
Daniele Fraietta
July 5, 2016
On 23 June the British people voted to leave the EU.
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Brexit’s Impact on India
The Editors
July 4, 2016
The UK’s decision to depart from the EU has flooded global financial markets.
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Article
Special Briefing: The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EU
Daniele Fraietta
July 1, 2016
The 'Leave' campaign's unexpected victory in the UK's EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk.
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The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the UK
Markus Kuger
July 1, 2016
The ‘Leave’ campaign’s unexpected victory in the UK’s EU membership referendum held on 23 June has led to a sharp increase in political and economic risk.
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Article
Pound Tumbles, Stock Markets Crash as UK Votes to Leave EU
Markus Kuger
June 24, 2016
Learn how the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s future relations with the EU has impacted Dun & Bradstreet’s country risk rating for the UK.
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Article
The Global Impact of the D-U-N-S
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Number
Michael Goldberg
June 2, 2016
Learn how the D-U-N-S Number is leveraged by thousands of enterprises globally to predict the reliability of a company and inform smarter business decisions.
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Article
Could Analytics Have Prevented the Destruction of the Death Star?
Rishi Dave
June 2, 2016
Learn how anticipatory analytics could have aided the Galactic Empire from the rebel alliance through our detailed analysis and associated whitepaper.
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5 Types of Advanced Analytics for Sales & Marketing Teams
Michael Goldberg
May 16, 2016
We break down the major types of advanced analytics to help beginners understand the potential behind using data & analysis in sales & marketing.
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Article
2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro Zone
Daniele Fraietta
May 2, 2016
2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro Zone
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2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro Zone
Daniele Fraietta
May 2, 2016
In the first of our series of posts about the global economic outlook to the year 2020, we examine the key factors influencing the euro zone to the next decade
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Article
Marketing's Disconnect With Business & How Customer Analytics Can Mend I
Shelly Lucas
April 12, 2016
Marketing's 2016 priorities are out of step with the C-suite's number one business mandate (ROI). Thankfully, customer analytics can help pull marketers back in ...
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Article
Is Your Marketing Database Ready for Customer Analytics
Shelly Lucas
April 6, 2016
Implementing customer analytics is no easy task. Learn how to build a case for advanced customer analytics, and how to prepare your marketing database.
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Article
Digital Modernization Unplugged
Ritika Puri
April 4, 2016
The new dnb.com uses D&B data to identify “anonymous” B2B visitors and personalize the online experience.
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Article
Data Dialogue: CareerBuilder Builds a Better Process For Turning Data Into Insights
Michael Goldberg
February 17, 2016
As CareerBuilder expands globally, their need for consistent data and CRM consolidation has become a priority. We interview the person behind this project.
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Article
How Credit-Sales Collaboration Can Drive Growth
Bob Porreca
January 23, 2016
Learn how the collaboration between credit and sales departments can drive business growth and spur increased profitability.
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Article
Making the Business Case for Better Marketing Images
Michael Goldberg
January 21, 2016
Oh snap! Your brand story isn't getting shared? Research shows the right images build deeper customer connections and better tell your story.
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Whitepaper
Social Media and the Data Management Platform
The Editors
January 20, 2016
This white paper from Dun & Bradstreet partner of Oracle provides real-world examples and performance metrics from companies who have been successful utilizing ...
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Small Business
The Cold Email: 4 Tips to Maximize Your Results
Tracey Panek
January 19, 2016
Tired of cold calling and face-to-face prospecting? Try adding the cold email to your sales strategy as an additional prospecting method.
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Article
Small Business Marketing Goals for the Future
Tracey Panek
January 18, 2016
From email marketing to online ads, small businesses are beginning to cost effectively step up their marketing strategies. Learn more about how to succeed.
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Article
Identifying the How, Why, and What of Sales Prospecting
Amy Bible
January 17, 2016
What's the key to unlocking your full sales prospecting potential? It starts with identifying the how, why, and what of your sales pitch.
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Article
3 Tips to Improve Inbound Marketing on a Budget
Tracey Panek
January 16, 2016
No one enjoys an limited marketing budget. If you need a cost-effective way to generate leads, find out why inbound marketing is your best solution.
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Article
Close More Deals with Sales Intelligence
The Editors
January 14, 2016
Don't approach prospects with a canned sales pitch. Arm yourself with detailed sales intelligence to better understand, target, and engage prospects.
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Article
Data: The Key Ingredient of Programmatic
Michael Goldberg
January 14, 2016
Programmatic data comes in lots of flavors. We explain why it pays for B2B marketers to mix it up.
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Small Business
Which Business Structure Should You Choose for Your Startup?
Marco Carbajo
January 12, 2016
Several key factors should be taken into consideration when you are deciding on a structure for your startup.
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Article
5 Ways You're Setting up Your Startup for Disaster
The Editors
January 12, 2016
Are you unknowingly setting your startup up for failure? Be aware of these five all-too-common mistakes to avoid when launching a new business.
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Article
The Entrepreneur Boom Is Upon Us
Amber Colley
January 12, 2016
Small business sales are up and the number of entrepreneurs is growing tremendously. Here's what small business owners need to know to succeed.
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Article
How to Create Personalized Marketing Campaigns for Customer
The Editors
January 12, 2016
Buyers want more personalized messages from the brands they do business with. Find out how data insight helps you get up close and personal.
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Article
Building Strong Customer Relationships with Quality Data
Tracey Panek
January 12, 2016
Engaging your audience and keeping it interested can be difficult. Find out how one company tackled this common marketing predicament with data insight.
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Article
Looking to Nurture Your Leads a Bit Better?
The Editors
January 11, 2016
Is lead generation a struggle for your business? Heed these tips and tricks on how to nurture your leads and convert them into engaged customers.
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Article
How to Conduct Consumer Research for Small Businesses
The Editors
January 11, 2016
You can't succeed in your industry if you don't keep up with trends and advancements. Find out why you need to market research to stay competitive.
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Article
How to Become an Industry Research Expert
The Editors
January 10, 2016
B2B small businesses need to gather more facts before they become industry pros. Learn how to implement a sound industry research strategy.
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Infographic
B2B Marketers See the Promise of Programmatic (Infographic)
Michael Goldberg
January 8, 2016
The results of our 2015 State of B2B Programmatic Advertising Survey are in! Find out what B2Bers think about this emerging strategy.
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Article
Methods of Many Colors: Targeting Audiences Programmatically
Michael Goldberg
January 5, 2016
Part 4 of the “Programmatic Matters” Series examines how to use data to paint an ideal customer picture and steer advertising choices.
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Whitepaper
Data as Competitive Advantage
The Editors
January 1, 2016
In this white paper from the Winterberry Group, learn how an executive-level panel views these issues and how they plan to use data to create competitive advant ...
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The Data Strategy Blueprint Series: Data Quality & Integration
The Editors
December 17, 2015
The Data Strategy Blueprint Series:
Data Quality & Integration
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Article
Understanding the Programmatic Ecosystem
Michael Goldberg
August 27, 2015
Don’t let your digital strategy get tangled up in programmatic complexities. Learn who’s who and pick the right partners.
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Article
Improve Sales & Marketing Alignment with these 5 Questions
The Editors
August 21, 2015
What happens to your relationship with a lead after it goes to sales? Data can set the tempo for moving forward smoothly.
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Article
3 Audience Targeting Myths You Need to Ignore
Ritika Puri
August 13, 2015
Three targeting myths you don't know about (but should)
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Article
Marketing and the Identity Puzzle
Lisa Petrucci
August 6, 2015
There’s a lot of information out there that could help marketers better understand their customers – like behavioral data from web, mobile, email campaigns and ...
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Article
The Taxonomy of a Cookie and the Future of B2B Mobile Marketing
Vimal Vel
August 4, 2015
Cookies aren't new. But their offline capabilities are making a splash with B2B marketers targeting mobile, multi-device-toting buyers.
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Article
Whitepaper: The CFO's Relationship Checklist
Abigail Lutte
August 3, 2015
The modern organization both enjoys, and drowns in, a proliferation of business data both ripe for strategic possibilities and staggering in complexity.
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Article
The Dangers of Automated Dashboard Addiction – And How to Escape Them
Shelly Lucas
July 28, 2015
Just because something is easy to track doesn’t mean it should be. Markets and customers continuously change, so our measurements should change, too.
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Article
Understanding the Types of Risks That Could Affect Your Business
Heather Herndon
July 28, 2015
Knowing the threats that your business could face can make mitigation easier. From external to internal, the nature of the threat and its severity can vary.
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Article
How to Create Sales Pitches That Change Minds and Close Deals
Shelly Lucas
July 9, 2015
Facts tell, but stories sell. An "unconsidered need" pitch tips the odds in your favor. Stanford research proves it.
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Article
How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real Advantages
Ritika Puri
June 30, 2015
Marketing leaders share how they turned mistakes into relationship-building moxie
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eBook
The Data-Inspired Art of Sales Acceleration (eBook)
The Editors
June 23, 2015
You already get prospects ready for sales. What about getting sales ready for prospects? Data can be your best ally.
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eBook
The Art of Growing Customer Relationships (E-book)
The Editors
June 9, 2015
The new art of the marketer uses data to build lasting customer relationships. Get the essentials in this e-book!
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Article
The Missing Link: What CMOs and CIOs Really Need to be Doing Together
Shelly Lucas
June 4, 2015
The conversation around the CMO & CIO partnership is missing something important – and it's not digital marketing.
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Article
The Salesperson as Customer Hero
The Editors
May 21, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Marketers know what buyers are saying and what influences them. But what good is that insight if you don't share it with sales?
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Article
Is Your Marketing Mobile-Ready?
The Editors
May 14, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Stay in step with on-the-go customers and keep their experience seamless with good data management
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Infographic
Give 'Em What They Want: Data-Inspired Content
The Editors
May 1, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Delivering the right stuff at the right time to build better relationships with prospects
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Video
Thriving Through the Data Deluge (Video)
Brad Young
April 30, 2015
Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano explains how marketers can find meaning in a sea of customer data.
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Article
Map Your Universe: How B2B Data Empowers Your Targeting Decisions
The Editors
April 16, 2015
INFOGRAPHIC: Data and analytics let you gaze into more lucrative heavens – identifying companies you do (and do not) want to do business with
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Small Business
4 Top Companies With Goals for Minority-Owned Businesses
John Rick Klaras
April 13, 2015
Larger companies have started to set goals around working with minority-owned businesses. Here are four that stand out in their efforts to hit their goals.
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Article
Make Your Online Customer Experience Personal, Not Creepy
The Editors
April 10, 2015
Personalize your online customer experience in five data-inspired steps. Get tips in this infographic!
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Article
How Data-Inspired CMOs Are Owning the Customer Experience
The Editors
April 3, 2015
How can CMOs meet the great expectations set by self-directed customers? Find out in this infographic.
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Article
Lead Nurturing Gone Wrong – And How to Make It Right
Shelly Lucas
January 27, 2015
Lead nurturing is about finding open doors. See more of them by improving your relationship-building.
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Article
5 Steps to Establish a Successful Partner Relationship
Kairo Cerere
December 9, 2014
D&B is growing and expanding our partner ecosystem to include software companies, system integrators and data brokers. How do we do it? We pay attention to Simo ...
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Article
Spend Visibility: Knowledge Worth Investing In
Brian Farley
October 20, 2014
You know the old saying, “Knowledge is power.” It’s especially true when it comes to spend visibility, or the ability for companies to know how much they’re spe ...
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Article
4 Ways Rapid Growth Can Harm Your Small Business
Will Erikson
August 26, 2014
A slow and steady approach to growing your business can be advisable in some cases. Learn when it makes sense to be more prudent with expansion.
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Small Business
Choose the Best Small Business Bank Account for Your Needs
The Editors
What’s the best small business bank account for you? Consider these four factors and these six options, but make sure you avoid this temptation.
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Small Business
Choose the Best Small Business Bank Account for Your Needs
The Editors
What’s the best small business bank account for you? Consider these four factors and these six options, but make sure you avoid this temptation.
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Small Business
How to Calculate Gross Profit for Your Small Business
The Editors
When you understand how to calculate gross profit, you can set prices, evaluate suppliers, staff better and grow faster. Here’s how it’s done.
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Small Business
Liquidity Management
The Editors
This article explains what liquidity management is, how it applies to financial statements for investors, why it's important in business, and explains liquidity ...
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Small Business
Small Business & Cash Flow: Succeeding In Economic Downturns
The Editors
The key to weathering unanticipated economic conditions like inflation or an economic downturn as a small business owner is to maintain consistent cash flow.
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Learn Why Your Globally Respected D-U-N-S
®
Number Remains So Important
The Editors
How the D-U-N-S Number and the U.S. GSA Changes Are Working Together
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Whitepaper
Whitepaper: Finance Operations –
A Roadmap to Success
The Editors
Get an insider's look at Dun & Bradstreet's own experience building a finance operations structure and strategy for empowering growth.
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Small Business
Hiring 1099 Vs. W-2 Employees
Our Experts
There are pros and cons to employing either 1099 or W-2 staff. Learn the differences between 1099 workers and W-2 employees, and find out which option is best f ...
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