A business record could be a form of document, a note or another item that is produced as part of the normal operations of a business. They can include any number of details -from information about client preferences or projects to who’s in charge of providing desserts for the corporate potluck. Business records may be requested in an legal matter or be the subject of an internal investigation.
The majority of governments and private businesses make a range of business records available online. There may be offices where interested parties are able to access the same data in hard copy.
Some states, like Texas keep an index of all fake business name statements filed with county clerks. These documents typically include the names of the owners as well as their addresses. The businesses that are included in these indexes are not necessarily involved in illegal activities they’re simply failing to pay their annual fictitious business name registration fee.
Another popular source of business information is credit ratings, which are available through a number of private and public agencies. Dunn & Bradstreet is famous for its DUNS numbers, which they use to track millions of businesses. There are other private services that compile directories of businesses that typically include information such as the location of the company’s headquarters, its city and address as well as the name of its principal officers and what type of business it engages in. These directories are useful when researching competitors or potential clients. They can also give an instant overview of the stability and health of a company.