Going into business with someone? It may be worth your while to check their business history…

Starting a business can be stressful, which is why working alongside someone else is a great way to get the necessary help and support.

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What do the credit scores mean?

What do the credit scores mean?

Our company reports provide information on a company’s accounts and financial information, but they also provide an insight into a company’s credit score and suggested credit limit.

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How can I find out if a company has dissolved on a company report?

How can I find out if a company has dissolved on a company report?

Did you know that our Company Credit Reports include information on whether a company has closed down or is still active? If you’re doing some background research on a potential partner or client, or are just curious, download a company report and find out a company’s status in minutes!
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How do I find a previous company name on a report?

How do I find a previous company name on a report?

Doing background research on a company and interested whether the company was previously known by another name? Rest assured that you are easily able to find what you’re looking for when downloading a company report.

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Your Company Credit Reports no longer expire

Previously, when you purchased a company credit report with us, the report had an expiry date (one year after the purchase date). Once the expiry date passed, the company credit report was automatically removed from your Company Search MadeSimple account. This is not the case anymore. Continue reading

Getting a company credit report for a dissolved company

Our company credit reports are a fantastic resource for getting background information on businesses of all shapes and sizes. From Coca-Cola to that brand new shop down the street, if it operates as a limited company, we can get a report on it. And that includes dissolved companies. Continue reading

5 ways to get a healthy credit score for your company

In this post, we’re going to look at some things you can do to ensure that your company’s credit rating is as healthy as possible. But before we dive into that … What is the credit rating?

A credit rating (or credit scores) is simply an indication of the likelihood of the business facing financial difficulties. Continue reading

The 7 key figures you need to know when analysing a company credit report

Analysing a company credit report can seem like a daunting exercise. But it doesn’t have to be. Even if some of the numbers are hard to understand or if the data is limited, you don’t have to be a detective to get valuable insights. There are normally enough clues to help you decide whether or not to;

  • Make a purchase or sales decision
  • Lend money
  • Let a property for business purposes
  • Become involved in some other way such as a joint venture

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