A business record is a type of document or note made as part of the routine operations of a business. They may include any number of details such as information about projects or clients to who is responsible for bringing desserts to the corporate potluck. Business records may be requested as part of a legal matter, or they may be the subject of an internal investigation.
Many governments and private companies provide a variety of business records online. They may also have offices where interested parties can get hard copies of the same records.
Some states, like Texas have an index of all fake name statements filed with county clerks. These documents typically include the addresses and names of the owners. These indexes do not necessarily indicate that the businesses are engaged in illegal activities. They simply haven’t paid their annual fee for registering fictitious names.
Another popular source of information about business is credit ratings, which are accessible through a variety of private and government agencies. Dunn & Bradstreet is famous for its DUNS numbers that it uses to determine the number of millions of companies. Other private companies compile business directories, which include information such as the business’s address and city, as well as the names of its chief officers, and the kind of business the company is involved in. These directories can be helpful in research for potential clients or competitors. They can also give an instant snapshot of a company’s health and stability.
