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Gender Pay Gap ReportThe Editors24 December 2024 Latest report containing 2018 gender pay gap information for Dun & Bradstreet’s UK business. Read More

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The B2B Marketing Trends for 2024Matthias Schneider18 April 2024 Third-party cookies, Artificial Intelligence,automation and risk management: these are the most important B2B marketing trends for 2024. Read More

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The 5 B2B Sales Trends for 2024The Editors18 April 2024 More data, better personalisation, optimum timing, risk management: these are the most important B2B sales trends for 2024. Read More

The 13th EU sanctions package: How should businesses adapt?Christian Kellner16 April 2024 As businesses absorb the latest EU sanctions package against Russia, Dun & Bradstreet experts explore the role of data in developing a long-term response. Read More

Are you ready for Perpetual KYC? – ChecklistThe Editors27 March 2024 Perpetual KYC offers a solution to ever-increasing KYC compliance costs and workloads. But are you ready? Find out in our 6-point checklist. Read More

Episode 89: Unlocking SME GrowthSara de la Torre13 December 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 ... Read More

The Future of Resilient SME Financing Sara de la Torre11 December 2023 How financial education, collaboration on ESG and data sharing can lead to a better understanding of risk and opportunity when it comes to SME lending. Read More

Global Resilience and SME GrowthSara de la Torre11 December 2023 UK SMEs have faced titanic challenges in 2023. What is the bold reality of SMEs today? Are they missing out on lending? How and where do they borrow? Read More

Using data to identify ESG conscious government suppliersRochelle March15 August 2022 Explore the standards, frameworks and metrics that underpin ESG performance discover how government departments can use this knowledge to compare suppliers Read More

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Grow Your Business by Offering Customers More Financing OptionsThe Editors4 August 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 ... Read More

Episode 84: Discovering The Power Of Quantum Computing Dr. David Snelling15 March 2022 Dr. David Snelling, Program Director of Artificial Intelligence at Fujitsu discusses the continuously evolving landscape of data security and quantum technology ... Read More

Episode 83: Governing Data On The EdgeThe Editors17 December 2021 Wendy Batchelder, Chief Data Officer at VMware explores the role of the CDO, D&I and the increasing importance of edge computing. Read More

Episode 82: The Rising Appetite for ESG In Business The Editors26 November 2021 Tim Doyle, Senior Policy Advisor at Bipartisan Policy Center explores the rising interest for companies to incorporate ESG into their business practices. Read More

Episode 81: Combatting Fraud In A Pandemic EraBruce Dorris12 November 2021 Bruce Dorris, President and CEO for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners explores the top five risks for fraud. Read More

Episode 80: Addressing The Three Ps Of Marketing Gabie Boko24 September 2021 Gabie Boko, Global Vice President Digital and Unified Customer Experience Officer of HPE addresses the three Ps of marketing. Read More

Episode 79: Ensuring Equal Opportunities On The Business Playing FieldReid Blackman27 August 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. Read More

Episode 78: Celebrating 180 Years Of Innovation with IBM Inderpal Bhandari13 August 2021 Tune in as we hear from Inderpal Bhandari, Global Chief Data Officer at IBM, to celebrate Dun & Bradstreet’s 180-year anniversary. Read More

Episode 77: Behind The Power Of Arm TechnologyInder Singh30 July 2021 Tune in as we hear from Inder Singh, Chief Finance Officer at Arm, one of the UK’s most successful technology companies. Read More

Episode 76: How Data is Changing Human ResourcesJosh Bersin16 July 2021 Josh Bersin, CEO of Josh Bersin Company, discusses employee experience and how analyzing HR data can help businesses decide what really matters. Read More

Episode 75: Managing Risk In The Commercial Real-Estate MarketMatt Richardson2 July 2021 Matt Richardson, Co-Founder and CEO of Income Analytics discusses managing risk in the commercial property market with data. Read More

Episode 74: The Data Safety Net Adrian Kunzle 18 June 2021 Adrian Kunzle, Head of Product and Strategy at OwnBackup discusses the importance of having a data safety net in business. Read More

Episode Seventy-Two: Building International Networks Through DataVivek Ramachandran21 May 2021 Vivek Ramachandran, CEO at Serai joins the podcast to discuss fostering global trade networks thanks to data in a post-COVID19 world. Read More

Episode Seventy: Managing The Data OverloadFrode Berg30 April 2021 Frode Berg, Managing Director EMEA, Provenir discusses the biggest challenges facing banks and fintech’s and how data can help provide the solution. Read More

Episode Sixty-Five: The Value Of Consistency and Certainty In BusinessDanny McCoy19 March 2021 Listen in as we speak to Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec on driving growth across Ireland’s business and economic landscape. Read More

Episode Sixty-Four: The Power of ConnectionsNoor Sugrue5 March 2021 Tune in as we speak to Dun & Bradstreet Accelerate partner Vintro, on the transformational value of the right connection in business. Read More

How Data Is Earning Its Place in Insurance Corporate StrategiesJames Harrison7 December 2020 Insurance leaders unveil how their corporate strategies are influenced by the rise of data and digital technologies. Read More

What Does the Digital Landscape Look Like for Insurance?James Harrison4 December 2020 Discover the emerging digital trends in insurance, including the unrolling impact of COVID-19. Read More

Helping Our Partners Accelerate into the FutureThe Editors12 June 2020 Learn how Dun & Bradstreet works with our exclusive group of partners to help our clients. Read More

Maintaining Business Momentum in a PandemicSam Tidswell-Norrish29 May 2020 In turbulent times, keeping momentum is not easy. And businesses will have to employ every tool in their arsenal to survive. But the world will rebuild. Read More

Dun & Bradstreet COVID-19 Commerce Disruption TrackerBrian Alster18 May 2020 Dun & Bradstreet analyzes the ongoing impact of the coronavirus to businesses globally. Read More

In Times of Stability or Uncertainty, Dun & Bradstreet Can HelpThe Editors10 April 2020 Data and insights to help you navigate an ever-changing business landscape Read More

Driving Demand Digitally in Days of Social DistancingDeniz Olcay25 March 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. Read More

UK SMEs: Keeping Pace with Tech and TalentTim Vine11 June 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? Read More

The Impact of Brexit on UK SMEsTim Vine23 April 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. Read More

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On the Pursuit of Data Perfection: Fiction or Reality?Michael Goldberg12 December 2018 Dun & Bradstreet’s Chief Content Officer, Monica Richter, discusses misconceptions about data quality and how to effectively use data for your business. Read More

UK SMEs: Brexit and BeyondTim Vine22 November 2018 Get results from survey of UK business owners. See what is concerning about the growing average amount of credit owed to them. Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part ThreeAmber Colley19 November 2018 Trucking Freight Brokers are challenged with obtaining surety bonds, managing cash flow, handling liabilities, and more, but business credit can help. Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part TwoAmber Colley6 November 2018 Trucking Carriers and Forwarders are challenged with thin margins, establishing credibility, unexpected costs, and more, but business credit can help. Read More

Playing the Part of Entrepreneur: Interview with Klickly's Cooper HarrisJudith Hackett22 October 2018 Cooper Harris, founder of the AI-powered advertising platform Klickly, shares her checklist for startup success in an interview with Judy Hackett. Read More

How SMBs Can Leverage Account-Based Marketing With the D-U-N-S NumberAmber Colley5 October 2018 Enhance your marketing with the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which enables you to better target and understand your prospects. Read More

Business Credit for the Trucking Industry: Part OneAmber Colley23 August 2018 Learn how small and mid-size trucking companies can build business credit to win contract bids, improve cash flow management & raise credit limits. Read More

Building Blackline – Interview With CEO Therese Tucker Judith Hackett6 July 2018 Learn how Therese Tucker built her successful fintech company, Blackline, got the business funded, and took it public. Read More

3 Advantages of Small Business Analytics for Brick-and-Mortar StoresAmber Colley2 July 2018 Analytics are essential for brick-and-mortar stores - Learn about customer spending habits, how post-millennials shop & how to personalize for customers. Read More

Passion: An Entrepreneur’s Most Valuable AssetJeff Stibel18 June 2018 Vice Chairman Jeff Stibel explains why passion is a trait an entrepreneur can’t do without. Read More

How Your SMB Can Become an Amazon Prime SupplierAmber Colley14 June 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. Read More

How a Good Credit-Building Strategy Can Impact Your Company’s ReputationAmber Colley25 January 2018 Help get loans or contracts by building a reputation through your business credit file. Read More

Opportunities and Challenges for UK Small BusinessesEd Thorne17 January 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 ... Read More

Tips for Small Business Growth During Economic UncertaintyAmber Colley20 December 2017 Learn how you can best prepare your small or medium business for a successful year full of growth and protection, despite economic uncertainty. Read More

Following the Slow Decline of Toys “R” UsDave Earickson22 September 2017 How 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 Colley8 September 2017 These tips could increase your chances at keeping your retail contract and building a long-term, successful relationship with your vendor. Read More

How SMBs Can Hire & Keep Quality EmployeesAmber Colley11 August 2017 Competing for and winning top talent as a small or medium enterprise can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Read More

Basic Strategies of a Successful M&A ProcessRich Veldran26 July 2017 Break 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

3 Tips to Improve Inbound Marketing on a BudgetTracey Panek13 July 2017 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. Read More

4 Ways Rapid Growth Can Harm Your Small BusinessWill Erikson10 July 2017 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. Read More

Strategies for Combating Federal Funding Cuts Amber Colley29 June 2017 Learn how you can prepare your business for uncertainty and federal budget cuts, so you can fund your business growth. Read More

The Sales Acceleration Tools Perfect for Small BusinessesAmber Colley30 May 2017 Sales acceleration can be a crucial concept for small business owners, despite how popular it is among enterprise companies. Read More

Decision Making: Unavoidable Mistakes that Can (Sometimes) Be AvoidedIlya Meyzin25 April 2017 Learn 8 ways for how to make fewer costly mistakes and stress less about the ones we do make. Read More

Comprehensive Company Reference Tool From Mergent with Dun & BradstreetThe Editors10 April 2017 Read about Mergent’s decision to partner with Dun & Bradstreet, helping library patrons make informed decisions across a variety of research needs. Read More

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Growth, Relationships and a New Dialogue for the Big Data EraThe Editors1 February 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. Read More

The Global Risk Matrix Q4 2016Warwick Knowles17 November 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. Read More

Special Briefing: The Impact of the US Presidential Election ResultBodhi Ganguli17 November 2016 Uncertainty will prevail in the near-term as businesses, consumers and policymakers learn how Donald Trump translates promises into policies. Read More

How Analytics Could’ve Saved the Death Star and Become a Force for Your BusinessJohn White7 November 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. Read More

Interest Rate Vulnerabilities in 2016Isaac Leung31 October 2016 Learn about the implications of interest rate changes in 2016 and how they can affect your business. Read More

How Data Can Help Finance Become BolderThe Editors31 October 2016 Learn why a data-inspired growth strategy is key for modern financial decision makers to help accelerate sales revenues and business growth. Read More

6 Ways Small Business Owners Are Adjusting to BrexitMarcie Geffner27 September 2016 Brexit brought about a lot of uncertainty for businesses across the globe. Learn how small business owners are adjusting to the change. Read More

Monetary Policy to the Rescue? Probably not…Markus Kuger18 August 2016 How do the interest rate cuts from The Bank of England affect doing business with the UK? Read More

Dun & Bradstreet WebinarsThe Editors1 August 2016 Missed a webinar? View our webcast feed to play videos from previous webinars hosted by Dun & Bradstreet. Read More

How to Keep Calm and Carry On in a Post-Brexit Vote WorldThe Editors27 July 2016 Hear from our team of expert economists as they provide a series of recommendations to help you navigate the evolving post-Brexit landscape. Read More

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The Impact of Brexit for the US and UKThe Editors26 July 2016 Our economists’ perspectives on what finance leaders should know about Brexit Read More

Video: The Global Impact of BrexitThe Editors23 July 2016 In this short video, our Senior Economist, Jaspreet Sehmi, analyses the global impact of Brexit on business confidence and future economic growth. Read More

Five Consequences of BrexitThe Editors21 July 2016 Did Britain make the right decision to leave the EU? Dun & Bradstreet reveals expert analytical insight into what the repercussions might be. Read More

Pound Tumbles, Stock Markets Crash as UK Votes to Leave EUThe Editors18 July 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. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Implications for RussiaJaspreet Sehmi8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Russia following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on Brazil and Latin AmericaMelaine Campbell8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Brazil and Latin America following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Vote’s Impact on the United StatesBodhi Ganguli8 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to the United States following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on JapanThe Editors7 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to Japan following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Vote’s Impact on ChinaThe Editors7 July 2016 Learn about the positive and negative implications to China following the Brexit referendum, as well as our recommendations. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta5 July 2016 On 23 June the British people voted to leave the EU. Read More

Brexit’s Impact on IndiaThe Editors4 July 2016 The UK’s decision to depart from the EU has flooded global financial markets. Read More

Special Briefing: The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the EUDaniele Fraietta1 July 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. Read More

The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on the UKMarkus Kuger1 July 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. Read More

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3 Keys to Becoming an Analytically Driven OrganizationMichael Goldberg12 May 2016 3 Keys to Becoming an Analytically Driven Organisation Read More

2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro ZoneDaniele Fraietta2 May 2016 2020 Vision Series: Four Key Risks We’re Watching in the Euro Zone Read More

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Infographic: The 2016 State of Enterprise AnalyticsMichael Goldberg21 April 2016 Read about the current state of enterprise analytics, a 2016 infographic from Dun & Bradstreet. Read More

Marketing's Disconnect With Business & How Customer Analytics Can Mend IShelly Lucas12 April 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 ... Read More

How Credit-Sales Collaboration Can Drive GrowthBob Porreca23 January 2016 Learn how the collaboration between credit and sales departments can drive business growth and spur increased profitability. Read More

Making the Business Case for Better Marketing ImagesMichael Goldberg21 January 2016 Oh snap! Your brand story isn't getting shared? Research shows the right images build deeper customer connections and better tell your story. Read More

Close More Deals with Sales IntelligenceThe Editors14 January 2016 Don't approach prospects with a canned sales pitch. Arm yourself with detailed sales intelligence to better understand, target, and engage prospects. Read More

Why Business Plans Are Worth Their Weight in GoldJohn Rick Klaras12 January 2016 Learn why developing a business plan can be incredibly important to a new company’s success. Read More

5 Ways You're Setting up Your Startup for DisasterThe Editors12 January 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. Read More

The Entrepreneur Boom Is Upon UsAmber Colley12 January 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. Read More

How to Create Personalized Marketing Campaigns for CustomerThe Editors12 January 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. Read More

Looking to Nurture Your Leads a Bit Better?The Editors11 January 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. Read More

How to Conduct Consumer Research for Small BusinessesThe Editors11 January 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. Read More

How to Become an Industry Research ExpertThe Editors10 January 2016 B2B small businesses need to gather more facts before they become industry pros. Learn how to implement a sound industry research strategy. Read More

Improve Sales & Marketing Alignment with these 5 QuestionsThe Editors21 August 2015 What happens to your relationship with a lead after it goes to sales? Data can set the tempo for moving forward smoothly. Read More

3 Audience Targeting Myths You Should Know are False

3 Audience Targeting Myths You Need to IgnoreRitika Puri13 August 2015 Three targeting myths you don't know about (but should) Read More

Marketing and the Identity PuzzleLisa Petrucci6 August 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 ... Read More

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Whitepaper: The CFO's Relationship ChecklistAbigail Lutte3 August 2015 Learn five relationship checklists that CFOs should use in order to create a collaborative cross functional path to growth across the organization. Read More

The Dangers of Automated Dashboard Addiction – And How to Escape ThemShelly Lucas28 July 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. Read More

Understanding the Types of Risks That Could Affect Your BusinessHeather Herndon28 July 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. Read More

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How to Create Sales Pitches That Change Minds and Close DealsShelly Lucas9 July 2015 Facts tell, but stories sell. An "unconsidered need" pitch tips the odds in your favor. Stanford research proves it. Read More

How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real Advantages

How to Turn Audience Targeting Mistakes into Real AdvantagesRitika Puri30 June 2015 Marketing leaders share how they turned mistakes into relationship-building moxie Read More

The Data-Inspired Art of Sales Acceleration (eBook)The Editors23 June 2015 You already get prospects ready for sales. What about getting sales ready for prospects? Data can be your best ally. Read More

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CMOs & CIOs: Relationship Co-Pilots, From Lunch Room to Loyalty LoopShelly Lucas11 June 2015 Goodbye, funnel. Hello, loyalty loop! The CMO-CIO partnership takes off on a customer relationship adventure. Read More

The Data Inspired Art of Growing Customer RelationshipsThe Editors9 June 2015 The new art of the marketer uses data to build lasting customer relationships. Get the essentials in this e-book! Read More

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The Missing Link: What CMOs and CIOs Really Need to be Doing TogetherShelly Lucas4 June 2015 The conversation around the CMO & CIO partnership is missing something important – and it's not digital marketing. Read More

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The Salesperson as Customer HeroThe Editors21 May 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? Read More

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Is Your Marketing Mobile-Ready?The Editors14 May 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: Stay in step with on-the-go customers and keep their experience seamless with good data management Read More

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Give 'Em What They Want: Data-Inspired ContentThe Editors1 May 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: Delivering the right stuff at the right time to build better relationships with prospects Read More

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Thriving Through the Data Deluge (Video)Brad Young30 April 2015 Chief Data Scientist Anthony Scriffignano explains how marketers can find meaning in a sea of customer data. Read More

Map Your Universe: How B2B Data Empowers Your Targeting DecisionsThe Editors16 April 2015 INFOGRAPHIC: Data and analytics let you gaze into more lucrative heavens – identifying companies you do (and do not) want to do business with Read More

Make Your Online Customer Experience Personal, Not CreepyThe Editors10 April 2015 Personalize your online customer experience in five data-inspired steps. Get tips in this infographic! Read More

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How Data-Inspired CMOs Are Owning the Customer ExperienceThe Editors3 April 2015 How can CMOs meet the great expectations set by self-directed customers? Find out in this infographic. Read More

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Lead Nurturing Gone Wrong – And How to Make It RightShelly Lucas27 January 2015 Lead nurturing is about finding open doors. See more of them by improving your relationship-building. Read More

5 Reasons Your Small Business Should Partner with Dun & BradstreetKairo Cerere7 January 2015 Learn five ways D&B can help you expand your capabilities and grow your business. Read More

5 Steps to Establish a Successful Partner RelationshipKairo Cerere9 December 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 ... Read More

Spend Visibility: Knowledge Worth Investing InBrian Farley20 October 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 ... Read More

A Lively Debate about Master Data ManagementVimal Vel29 April 2014 The explosive growth of data has only accelerated the demand for availability of this information within the user work-flow solutions such as CRM, ERP and BI sy ... Read More

Liquidity ManagementThe 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 ... Read More

Whitepaper: Finance Operations –
A Roadmap to SuccessThe Editors Get an insider's look at Dun & Bradstreet's own experience building a finance operations structure and strategy for empowering growth. Read More

Dun & Bradstreet's Client CommitmentTom Rauker Detailed steps that Dun & Bradstreet is taking to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on our operations. Read More