A business document can be a document, note or other item that is produced as part of a company’s regular operations. They can include any number of details- from details about projects or client preferences to who is responsible for bringing dessert for the company potluck. Records of business can be requested as part of a legal case or as part of an internal investigation.
Many private and public companies offer a wide range of business records online. There may be offices where interested parties can access the same information in hard copy.
Certain states, like Texas have an index of all fictional names filed with county clerks. The files usually contain the names of the business owners and their addresses. These files do not necessarily indicate that the businesses are engaged in illegal activities. They’ve just not paid their annual fee to register fictitious names.
Another popular source of information on business operations is credit ratings, which are accessible through a number of private and government agencies. Dunn & Bradstreet is famous for the DUNS numbers it employs to identify millions of businesses. There are other private services which compile directories of business that typically include information such as the business’s headquarters city and address, the name of its chief officers and the type of business it operates. These directories are useful when researching competitors or potential clients. They can also give a quick overview of a company’s health and stability.
