Information to put the small business over the top.
2/17/2003
We usually review free or nearly free Web offerings, but Dun & Bradstreet's information service for small businesses is worth the money. For various fees, the site allows you to collect information on some 13 million businesses covering industry and competitive data, number of employees, sales and earnings trends, and contact names. D&B's data is culled from a variety of public records including court hearings, postal information, and news services. There are also online tools for obtaining credit searches, marketing services, and supplier info. If you run a small business, this kind of information could provide the edge you need.