Learn more about small business loans through banks and other traditional lenders - types of loans, how to prepare for your appointment, and more.

Learn why some businesses tap lines of credit to fund operations.

With so many potential benefits for small businesses, the bidding process is often very competitive

A company’s business credit is its perceived ability to make good on financial obligations according to the terms of its contracts. This is often expressed as a collection of scores and ratings found in a business’s credit file, which is part of a company’s Live Business Identity in the <a href="/content/dnb-us/en/home/about-us/data-cloud.html">Dun &amp; Bradstreet Data Cloud</a>. A strong business credit file can help put your potential customers, lenders, and suppliers at ease, while poor scores and ratings may impact your ability to win contracts, result in higher interest rates on loans, and otherwise limit growth.

A company’s business credit file, part of its Live Business Identity in the Dun & Bradstreet <a href="https://www.dnb.com/about-us/data-cloud.html">Data Cloud</a>, can help give banks and other lenders a clearer picture of a potential borrower’s financial standing. Businesses with strong credit scores and ratings are usually seen as presenting less risk than other companies. A business’s credit file may play a critical role in whether it can access the funds necessary for growth.

There are many types of business licenses & permits that may be necessary to legally operate your company. Learn more in this resource for small businesses.

Business credit monitoring is a way to remain continuously aware of your business payment performance, any inquiries from other companies, and any changes to your business credit scores and ratings.

There are several reasons Dun & Bradstreet reaches out to business owners about their business credit files. Here are some of the most common.

Here’s why it’s important to keep information in your business credit profile up to date and accurate.