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Data and Analytics are the Catalysts for Better PerformanceMichael GoldbergJuly 6, 2018Getting the most out of your data means knowing what to ask of it. The answers will guide financial decisions, marketing strategy, and supply choices.Read More

Denied a Loan? Managing Your Cash Flow Can HelpJudy HackettJune 14, 2018Managing your small business cash flow can help you succeed without outside financing. These six steps can help you manage cash flow effectively.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix: Q2 2018Warwick KnowlesMay 10, 2018Discover the top ten risks that face businesses in the global economy in Q2 2018.Read More

D&B Credit Advantage Supports Sustainable GrowthThe EditorsApril 23, 2018Powerful Credit Assessment Helps Dun & Bradstreet Customer Win 200 Customers a MonthRead More

Calculated Risks: How to Grow & Thrive in a World of ChangeEric DowdellApril 11, 2018Learn why now is the time for finance leaders to manage risk with innovative data practices.Read More

Embracing Technological Disruption in FinancePauline BerryMarch 28, 2018Discover the impact of four technological trends on the finance organization.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix: Q1 2018Warwick KnowlesMarch 13, 2018Discover the top 10 global risks to businesses in Q1 2018 with Dun & Bradstreet’s Global Risk Matrix.Read More

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(R)evolution of Risk ManagementEric DowdellMarch 13, 2018Learn why now is the time for finance leaders to manage risk with innovative data practices. Read More

How to Read Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit ReportsTracey PanekMarch 8, 2018Our comprehensive business credit reports contain multiple types of credit scores that showcase a company's reliability and financial stability.Read More

Entrepreneurism Is a DiseaseJeff StibelMarch 1, 2018Jeff Stibel, Vice Chairman of Dun & Bradstreet, offers his advice to entrepreneurs and it’s not what you might think.Read More

Assessing Interconnection & Disconnection in Global RiskBodhi Ganguli February 21, 2018Discover how modern finance and credit teams use robust analytics and technology to drive innovation and growth.Read More

Points of Inflection: That Moment When Everything ChangesDr. Anthony ScriffignanoFebruary 8, 2018What happens when we think like Data Scientists and consider points of inflection when maximizing data and technology to move our businesses forward?Read More

How to Outsmart the Unpredictable Market Risks We Face Through 2020Bodhi Ganguli February 7, 2018Learn 3 strategies that finance, credit, and risk professionals can use to manage global economic risk.Read More

How a Good Credit-Building Strategy Can Impact Your Company’s ReputationAmber ColleyJanuary 25, 2018Help get loans or contracts by building a reputation through your business credit file.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2017Warwick KnowlesNovember 28, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Q4 2017 Global Risk Matrix highlights the top ten economic risks to businesses.Read More

International Food Distributor Turns to Dun & Bradstreet to Balance RiskThe EditorsOctober 17, 2017Learn how this international food distributor leveraged our risk management solutions to improve sales & finance collaboration and balance risk exposure.Read More

Bankruptcy Rates Decline in Many Emerging and Developed MarketsThe EditorsSeptember 30, 2017According to Dun & Bradstreet’s 2017 Global Bankruptcy Report, the bankruptcy rates are declining for most developed & developing countries. Learn more.Read More

Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” UsDave EaricksonSeptember 22, 2017How credit leaders can assess impact of the Toys “R” Us business bankruptcy filing.Read More

5 Tips to Help Keep Your Small Business Product in Big-Box StoresAmber ColleySeptember 8, 2017These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor.Read More

Webinar: Balance Opportunity and Risk with Better Credit ManagementSteven VitelloSeptember 8, 2017Watch and learn how Dun & Bradstreet’s DNBi Risk Management for NetSuite solution helped AgoNow streamline its business.Read More

Why Oil Prices Remain WeakWarwick KnowlesSeptember 4, 2017As a top global economic risks analyzed by Dun & Bradstreet’s lead economist, explore why global oil prices have fallen and the long-term effectsRead More

The Global Risk Matrix Q3 2017Warwick KnowlesAugust 25, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Q3 Global Risk Matrix score highlights a declining risk outlook for cross-border businesses, but is still below the long-term average.Read More

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How to Assess The Risk of Politically Exposed PersonsWalter PazosAugust 9, 2017In our guide, learn more about Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and the risks associated with doing business with them.Read More

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Top 4 Habits Credit Needs to Become a Growth EnablerPauline BerryAugust 1, 2017Discover the top habits credit teams should adopt to enable new avenues of growth.Read More

The Economic Risks of Russia SanctionsJaspreet SehmiJuly 31, 2017The US proposes new sanctions to address Russia’s aggressive international behaviour that could threaten Russia’s economy and business climate as a whole.Read More

Canadian Business Reduces Bad Debt & Increases Cash FlowThe EditorsJuly 27, 2017Learn how this Canada-based small business reduced their bad debt by more than 25% and increased cash flow with Dun & Bradstreet data.Read More

Value Creation through M&ARich VeldranJuly 26, 2017When done well, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful source of long-term value creation for a company. Learn the key to doing it right.Read More

Infographic: The Customer-Obsessed Finance Leader in the Age of DataThe EditorsJuly 26, 2017Learn how finance leaders are leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and strategy in pursuit of customer obsession.Read More

Data Dialogue: Dell Has Come a Long Way Mitigating Risk Using TechnologyThe EditorsJuly 18, 2017Learn how our credit & risk solution helped Dell mitigate risk by providing a global credit scoring standard and a complete view of global credit exposure.Read More

Study: The Customer-Obsessed Finance Leader in the Age of DataThe EditorsJuly 12, 2017A study of 250 finance leaders reveals how enterprises are leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions and strategy in pursuit of customer obsession.Read More

The 3 Disrupting Forces of the Modern US-Canada RelationshipBodhi Ganguli June 28, 2017Learn about the 3 forces impacting the US-Canada relationship, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s economic experts. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q2 2017 The Economists June 27, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Q2 Global Risk Matrix highlights an improved risk outlook, featuring our lowest Business Impact Score ever.Read More

The Credit (R)evolutionPauline BerryJune 27, 2017In an era of high complexity and risk, learn how credit teams can leverage their skills and tools to transform into strategic growth enablers.Read More

Global Business Risks of the Saudi-Qatari DisputeWarwick KnowlesJune 12, 2017Exploring the regional, global, and local implications of the Qatar dispute.Read More

Alternative Data for Capital Markets: Trade Payment and Stock ReturnsChang LinJune 5, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Advanced Analytics Services team applies proprietary trade data and derived attributes to explain cross sectional stock performance.Read More

The Top 5 Global Economic Risks in 2017Bodhi Ganguli May 30, 2017Learn how business leaders can take advantage of new opportunities by monitoring these 5 global risks in 2017.Read More

Capital Markets Study: Payment Power and Stock ReturnsPaul K. LiebermanMay 8, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Advanced Analytics team explores trade credit’s influence on corporate growth and stock performance.Read More

Want to Become a Next-Generation CFO? Focus on RelationshipsRich VeldranMay 4, 2017Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Financial Officer, Rich Veldran, shares his strategy for becoming a modern CFO: focus on relationships.Read More

Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be AvoidedIlya MeyzinApril 25, 2017Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make.Read More

The Double-Edged Sword of Connecting in the CloudJay GlickApril 12, 2017Cloud has forever changed how we connect and do business. Those who adopt a cognitive with content approach will gain the advantage and overcome risks.Read More

eBook: Fueling the Revenue EngineThe EditorsMarch 31, 2017Discover 4 ways to unlock the potential of your credit and finance departments with data.Read More

How Credit & Finance Can Drive Revenue in 2017Frank FehrenbachMarch 31, 2017With more data available now than ever before, finance and credit teams are uniquely positioned to drive company growth. Here’s how. Read More

3 Post-Brexit Economic RisksThe EditorsMarch 29, 2017Brexit has left finance teams wondering how they can prepare for the uncertainty that lies ahead. Lead Economist Bodhi Ganguli helps provide some clarity.Read More

Repercussions of Brexit in Latin AmericaMichelle CampbellMarch 16, 2017The effects of Brexit will be transmitted to Latin America via four channels – investment, trade, aid, and integration.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q1 2017The Economists March 14, 2017Following a high-risk Q4, the Q1 Global Risk Matrix highlights six new risks and an improved risk outlook for cross-border business.Read More

Whitepaper: The 2017 Global Outlook Post-BrexitThe EditorsMarch 10, 2017Discover the global implications of economic disruption—with interviews from academics, finance professionals and Dun & Bradstreet’s own economists.Read More

Cyber Risk’s Growing Global ThreatJaspreet SehmiMarch 8, 2017Learn about 3 types of cyber attacks that put your organization at risk and the best ways to defend your business against cyber threats.Read More

Report: 2017 Global Bankruptcy TrendsThe EditorsMarch 8, 2017Discover Dun & Bradstreet’s 2017 analysis on global bankruptcy trends in a slow growth economy. Read More

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5 Big Ways Small Credit Teams Can Fuel Sales in 2017Abigail LutteMarch 7, 2017How Credit Teams Can Become Drivers of Profitable Growth in 2017Read More

Winners and Losers from Shifts in U.S. Trade PolicyBodhi Ganguli February 27, 2017Learn about the hidden implications of potential shifts in U.S. trade policy from Dun & Bradstreet’s economists.Read More

Whitepaper: 5 Hidden Credit Report GemsBob PorrecaFebruary 22, 2017Uncover 5 data gems in Dun & Bradstreet Credit Report.Read More

3 CFO Priorities to Drive Top-Line RevenuePauline BerryFebruary 21, 2017By incorporating these 3 priorities in their 2017 plans, CFOs will be in a distinct position to help accelerate and sustain enterprise wide growth.Read More

Video: Revving the Revenue EngineAbigail LutteFebruary 13, 2017Learn 4 ways finance can collaborate with marketing to accelerate revenue growth. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016Warwick KnowlesNovember 17, 2016The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Impact score highlights a further increase of global business risk. Four new entries emerged among our top 10 risks.Read More

Tackling the Relationship Element of Enterprise Risk: 5 TrendsAbigail LutteOctober 8, 2016The complexity of relationships—among data points, entities, people and teams—might just pose the biggest risk to risk management.Read More

6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to BrexitMarcie GeffnerSeptember 27, 2016Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Learn how small business owners are adjusting to the change.Read More

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5 Key Takeaways from Top Enterprise Risk Management ArticlesAbigail LutteSeptember 20, 2016Get up to speed on some of the latest thought leadership on enterprise risk management with a few of Dun & Bradstreet’s favorite reads on risk.Read More

The Rise of the Fearless Financial Decision MakerThe EditorsSeptember 7, 2016The modern financial decision maker must be fearless and take smart risks. The spectre of “Dr. No” needs to be replaced by “Dr. Can.”Read More

Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…Markus KugerAugust 18, 2016The 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.Read More

Data, Deglobalization & Dark HorsesAbigail LutteAugust 18, 2016How can finance leaders combat the risks of global, economic and digital disconnection while managing the possibilities that digital connection creates?Read More

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5 Economic Risks Finance Leaders Should MonitorThe EditorsAugust 17, 2016In the face of a shifting risk landscape, we asked our Senior Economist, Bodhi Ganguli, to weigh in on the top 5 risks for finance leaders to monitor.Read More

Risk, ReimaginedAbigail LutteAugust 5, 2016Risk doesn’t have to be simply a reality to be managed or a steep cliff to steer clear of; it can be reimagined as an adventure—even your ticket to growth.Read More

Canadian IT Staffing Leader Clicks with D&B to Manage Risk and Drive GrowthThe EditorsJuly 25, 2016Learn how our risk and finance management solutions helped S.I. Systems centralize insight for decision-making and gain a single view of their customers.Read More

Video: The Global Impact of BrexitThe EditorsJuly 23, 2016In this short video, Jaspreet Sehmi, Senior Economist at Dun & Bradstreet, analyses the largely negative global impact of Brexit on business confidence and futu ...Read More

Five Consequences of BrexitThe EditorsJuly 21, 2016Did Britain make the right decision right to leave the EU? Time will tell. In the meantime, Dun & Bradstreet reveals expert analytical insight into what the rep ...Read More

Infographic: Using Customer Portfolio Segmentation to Win in FinanceAbigail LutteJuly 15, 2016Learn how and why finance is uniquely equipped to drive profitability, cash flow and improved collaboration with customer segmentation.Read More

eBook: The 8-Ball of Customer Portfolio Segmentation for FinanceAbigail LutteJune 29, 2016A tool for finance leaders who long to unify disparate customer data with business strategy ROI. Read More

FIBO With B2B Data Bring Aggregated Risk Analysis to Capital MarketsMike LubanskyJune 27, 2016Risk aggregation is a hot topic in Capital Markets for meeting regulatory requirements. Read how FIBO with enhanced third party entity data plays a role. Read More

Sharing Your Stats: Strategic Finance Reporting on Customer SegmentationAbigail LutteJune 7, 2016When you start winning with your customer segmentation strategy, it is tempting to look at each one in isolation. Yet, for the pool shark, winning is a pattern.Read More

The Alberta Wildfires: Potential Impacts and OutcomesAdam MorehouseJune 6, 2016The May 2016 Alberta wildfires will be remembered as one of the most devastating ever. This article explores commercial implications, recommendations and likely ...Read More

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Rethinking Finance AgilityAbigail LutteMay 26, 2016Discover three ways to achieve agility in the modern finance department.Read More

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3 Ways to Tell if Your Sales/Finance Relationship is a LiabilityAbigail LutteMay 26, 2016What factors can make your sales relationship a liability?Read More

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4 Priorities on the Mind of the Growth-Oriented CFOAbigail LutteMay 26, 2016What key decisions are CFOs facing in their growth strategies?Read More

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3 Smart Ways for Credit to Segment CustomersAbigail LutteMay 26, 20163 Smart Ways to Segment for CreditRead More

Winning the Game: Increasing Cash Flow, Collaboration and ProfitabilityAbigail LutteMay 18, 2016Discover four guidelines to help you create a winning customer segmentation strategy in finance.Read More

Aim and Pivot: Avoiding 4 Dangerous Data Segmentation AssumptionsAbigail LutteMay 10, 2016The end game – to shoot stripes or solids into pockets – is no different when you are eyeing data, creating your winning customer portfolio segmentation strateg ...Read More

The Big Break: Identifying Patterns in Your Customer PortfolioAbigail LutteMay 2, 2016Winning in your growth efforts takes strategy, mastery of the rules and perfect timing. Finance has the power to drive increased cash flow, collaboration and pr ...Read More

Infographic: Credit & Finance, the New Data LeadersThe EditorsMarch 10, 2016With good data and the right technologies, credit is well suited to develop the collaborative relationships that can meet growth targets company-wide. Here’s ho ...Read More

Article: Optimize Your Credit Risk Management ProcessChris RiosJanuary 25, 2016An expert perspective on how the forward-thinking credit manager leverages analyticsRead More

For FarmLead, Dun & Bradstreet Data Feeds Global Relationships Brennan TurnerJanuary 24, 2016Dun & Bradstreet credit data and solutions feed relationships across a global marketplaceRead More

Does Your Business Have a Risk Management Plan?The EditorsJanuary 24, 2016Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, you must have a comprehensive risk management plan that identifies and manages potential risks to your business ...Read More

Credit Departments as Drivers of Profitable GrowthBob PorrecaJanuary 23, 2016Learn how the collaboration between credit and sales departments can drive business growth and spur increased profitability.Read More

The New CFO: Driver of Data-Inspired Insight & Growth The EditorsJanuary 23, 2016In today's competitive and global economy, an effective data-driven strategy is a necessityRead More

Hiring the Next Generation of Growth-Oriented Finance LeadersAbigail LutteJanuary 22, 2016Hiring the Next Generation of Growth-Oriented Finance LeadersRead More

How Finance Teams Can Embrace Agile Decision-MakingAbigail LutteJanuary 20, 2016Combining people, process and technology to innovate the finance role and drive strategic growthRead More

The CFO’s New Role: Risk-Spotting Data SavantAbigail LutteJanuary 19, 2016Hiring the Next Generation of Growth-Oriented Finance LeadersRead More

The Entrepreneur Boom Is Upon UsAmber ColleyJanuary 12, 2016Small business sales are up and the number of entrepreneurs is growing tremendously. Here's what small business owners need to know to succeed.Read More

Which Business Structure Should You Choose for Your Startup?Marco CarbajoJanuary 12, 2016Several key factors should be taken into consideration when you are deciding on a structure for your startup.Read More

Teck Mines Dun & Bradstreet Data For Efficient, Effective ComplianceThe EditorsJanuary 12, 2016A leader in responsible resource development turns to Dun & Bradstreet to dig up any corruption and fraud among its vendors and suppliersRead More

Why Business Plans Are Worth Their Weight in GoldJohn Rick KlarasJanuary 12, 2016Learn why developing a business plan can be incredibly important to a new company’s success.Read More

Finance, Credit & RiskThe EditorsJanuary 12, 2016Discover insights on how modern finance teams can drive enterprise growth, manage capital and risk, and fuel sales with data inspiration.Read More

5 Ways You're Setting up Your Startup for DisasterThe EditorsJanuary 12, 2016Are you unknowingly setting your startup up for failure? Be aware of these five all-too-common mistakes to avoid when launching a new business.Read More

Whitepaper: The CFO's Relationship ChecklistAbigail LutteAugust 3, 2015The modern organization both enjoys, and drowns in, a proliferation of business data both ripe for strategic possibilities and staggering in complexity.Read More

CDW Generates $200M with Automated Credit DecisioningThe EditorsMarch 31, 2015Learn how CDW, a Fortune 500 company with 70,000 customers, drove growth & customer relationships by implementing an automated credit approval processRead More

Spend Visibility: Knowledge Worth Investing InBrian FarleyOctober 20, 2014You 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 ...Read More

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