A business record could be a form of document, a note or another item that is created as a part of a company’s regular operations. They can include any number of details including information about projects or clients to who is responsible for bringing dessert to the company potluck. Records of business can be requested in a legal matter or as part of an internal investigation.
Many private and public companies offer a wide range of business records online. They might also have offices where interested parties have access to hard copies of the same information.
Some states, including Texas have an index of all fictional names filed with county clerks. These documents typically include the names of the business owners and their addresses. These files do not necessarily indicate that the businesses are engaging in illegal activities. They’ve simply not paid their annual fee for registering fake names.
Credit ratings are yet another popular source of information for business. They are available from various government and private organizations. Dunn & Bradstreet is famous for its DUNS numbers, which it uses to determine the number of millions of businesses. Other private companies create directories for business, that include information like the business’s address and location, the names of its chief officers, as well as the kind of business the company is involved in. These directories are useful in analyzing potential clients or competitors. They can also give a quick review of a company’s health and stability.