Credit scoring checks online

[alexrpeters]

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?

Any information would be welcome. Thanks,

Alex

 

[Tony Bryer]

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.