Credit scoring checks online ?
I would like to use an online service like Dun & Bradstreet or Equifax
where I can do online credit scores and/or obtain company information
on potential small limited companies to do business with. I would
estimate I would do about 1 check a week (more in the early months). I
believe Companies House also offers a paying service.
Could anybody who has used any of these services tell me the
approximate costs and which service they would opt for. Have they been
any use?
I got an unsolicited phone call from creditsafeuk.com who first offered me
a free check on any company of my choice - so I chose my own. Very
flattering to see our credit rating at 95%, also quite an eye-opener to
see the info they held (all accurate and up to date I'm pleased to say).
The guy obviously thought I might be a possible (we only accept PO's from
plcs and public sector so aren't) so first offered me 40 full searches
during the next 12 months for £200, then unlimited for the same amount,
but I had to disappoint him by not biting. It looked promising for anyone
who does want to offer credit to smaller businesses.