If you’ve ever applied for a business loan, secured a government contract, or worked with large suppliers, chances are you’ve come across the term “DUNS number.” This nine-digit identifier, assigned ...

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Business owners can get a DUNS number for free through the business credit bureau Dun & Bradstreet. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Dun & Bradstreet offers every business one free, permanent DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number to build its financial credibility. While not legally required, this nine-digit identifier ...

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The government is moving to a new provider to validate and track its business with contractors and other parties. The General Services Administration awarded a $41.75 million contract to Ernst and ...

The General Services Administration is looking for potential options to replace the proprietary system it currently uses to identify and track entities that do business with the federal government.