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Accounts Receivable and Days Sales Outstanding Industry ReportDarin WestDecember 9, 2019Use this joint report between Dun & Bradstreet and the Credit Research Foundation to benchmark your A/R performance against industry averages.Read More

The Global Business Risk Report Q4 2019Warwick KnowlesNovember 20, 2019Read about the top risks to the global economy in Q4 2019 that may impact your business.Read More

Inside Duke Energy’s Credit Automation JourneyThe EditorsSeptember 9, 2019Find out how Duke Energy decreased account review time, saved costs, and managed credit risk with the help of Dun & Bradstreet.Read More

Report: Global Trade Credit Payments StudyAdam MorehouseAugust 27, 2019Read this exclusive report from Dun & Bradstreet’s Worldwide Network partner CRIBIS to learn payment patterns of 35 countries around the world. Read More

Report: The Automation Transformation in FinanceAndrew HausmanAugust 14, 2019Dun & Bradstreet commissioned a survey of finance leaders to understand their automation challenges and opportunities. Read the report here.Read More

Cybersecurity Company Integrates Credit Decisioning for E-commerceThe EditorsAugust 12, 2019Learn how this cybersecurity firm used Dun & Bradstreet’s Enterprise Risk Assessment Manager (ERAM) to automate credit decisions for E-com customers.Read More

The 2019 Global Bankruptcy ReportMarkus KugerMay 28, 2019Understand trends in business bankruptcy around the world with Dun & Bradstreet’s 2019 Global Bankruptcy Report.Read More

Dun & Bradstreet’s Q1 2019 Industry Delinquency and Failures Report Nalanda Matia May 28, 2019Learn which U.S. industries have the most number of companies paying their creditors severely late or going out of business altogether.Read More

Private Label Credit Card Provider Increases Efficiency 20%The EditorsMay 20, 2019By using custom predictive analytics models to automate credit decisions, this customer reduced bad debt by 25% and increased collections efficiency by 20%.Read More

Perfecting Your Portfolio Perspective: 5 Keys to Successful SegmentationTracey PanekMay 9, 2019Learn how to manage risk across the portfolio. Make sense of your trade credit and accounts receivable data and glean insight with segmentation analysis.Read More

Top Sources of Business Risk Facing Finance LeadersAbigail LutteApril 8, 2019Understand finance leaders’ perceptions of internal and external industry threats. Learn how to combat complex global risk with effective risk management.Read More

Using Alternative Data to Predict Stock PerformanceChang LinMarch 25, 2019An in-depth study on how applying proprietary trade data and derived attributes of the Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud can help forecast future stock returns.Read More

Country Risk Levels in 2019 – What to WatchMarkus KugerMarch 13, 2019Learn where the biggest risks are in this challenging global business environment, and how the rise of populist governments is impacting free trade.Read More

Improving Performance Across The EnterpriseJosh MuellerMarch 5, 2019Learn how data and insights help accelerate revenue, reduce cost, manage risk, and transform your business.Read More

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Supplement the Finance DeptEric DowdellFebruary 18, 2019Artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities are uniquely poised to empower finance teams with smarter decision-making.Read More

4Cs of Credit for Portfolio AnalyticsWilliam F. BalduinoFebruary 11, 2019Credit practitioners who perform a comprehensive analysis of their customer base can drive the most profitable activities with this new level of insight.Read More

Credit Portfolio Management for Customers: Video + InfographicTracey PanekJanuary 14, 2019Check out our video and infographic to learn how to take a proactive approach to managing and monitoring your business credit accounts.Read More

The Risk (R)evolution: Video + InfographicAbigail LutteJanuary 7, 2019What are the sources of risk lurking within your company data? Discover three strategies for improving your data management practices.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2018Warwick KnowlesJanuary 2, 2019Take a look back at the top 10 risks to the global economy in Q4 2018 to see how they impacted your business.Read More

Strategies for Monitoring and Predicting Business RiskEric DowdellDecember 13, 2018Develop a business risk strategy that leverages predictive analytics to help monitor and predict customer risk.Read More

Infographic: Automation in FinanceTracey PanekDecember 6, 2018Discover the impact that automation can have on your efforts to drive value and profits. Learn how to improve efficiency and transform your business.Read More

Best Practices in Online Business Credit Application FormsTracey PanekNovember 5, 2018An online credit application is a great way to update your evaluations and eliminate paper-based processes. Here’s what you need to know.Read More

The Crossroads of Past, Present, and Future Risk Management in FinanceEric DowdellOctober 29, 2018Learn how finance leaders can navigate the past, present, and future of risk management with data and analytics.Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q3 2018Warwick KnowlesSeptember 24, 2018Learn more about the top risks to the global economy in Q3 2018 that may impact your business. Read More

Business Credit Scorecards: Scale Your Credit Process With AutomationTracey PanekSeptember 5, 2018Download the e-book to learn how to set up a business credit scorecard to automate initial credit decisions on new accounts.Read More

5 Ways Credit Teams Can Improve Compliance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15Robert KirkAugust 27, 2018Learn how credit teams can understand the impact of ASC 606 and IFRS 15 and better comply with these new accounting standards.Read More

Global Study: The Risk (R)evolutionAbigail LutteAugust 13, 2018Discover how modern finance leaders are currently managing risk with data in this 2018 global study conducted by Dun & Bradstreet.Read More

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 HelpJudith 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: Credit Managers’ Growth Strategy 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

Finance Risk Management & the Data RevolutionEric DowdellMarch 13, 2018Learn why now is the time for finance leaders to manage risk with innovative data practices. 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

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

2018 Global Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies for FinanceBodhi GanguliFebruary 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 GanguliFebruary 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

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

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

Basic Strategies of a Successful M&A ProcessRich VeldranJuly 26, 2017Break down merger and acquisition strategies down to 3 steps: Principle, Process and People. Learn about M&A due diligence, finance and HR play a role.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

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

Drive Profitable Growth with Business Credit ManagementPauline 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

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

Payment Power and Stock Returns: Does it Pay to Pay Consistently Late?Paul 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

How Credit & Finance Can Drive RevenueFrank 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 AmericaMelaine 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 EconomistsMarch 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

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

How to Defend Your Business from Cyber ThreatsJaspreet 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

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

Winners and Losers from Shifts in U.S. Trade PolicyBodhi GanguliFebruary 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

5 Top Enterprise Risks Facing Finance LeadersAbigail 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

Deglobalization & Cross-Border Relationships' Importance in FinanceAbigail 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

How to Navigate Business Risk & Promote GrowthAbigail 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

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

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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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 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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How Customer Segmentation Can Increase Sales & Manage RiskAbigail LutteMay 26, 20163 Smart Ways to Segment for CreditRead More

How Finance Can Help Create a Winning Customer Segmentation StrategyAbigail LutteMay 18, 2016Finance has a role to play when setting up a customer segmentation strategy. Read about our 4 guidelines to keep your segmentation plans on track.Read More

Customer Segmentation Best Practices for Business GrowthAbigail 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

How Credit-Sales Collaboration Can Drive 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

What Is Trade Credit, and How Can It Help Your Business?Gregory SidorJanuary 19, 2016Learn the basics of trade credit and understand how it is used by both customers buying on credit and the companies extending it.Read More

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

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

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

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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