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Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec

Post Number: 119
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 11:06 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

What sort of advantages do I get as a specification consultant with a DUNS Number - D&B has contacted me several times to 'update my file' as there appears to be interest by my creditors - funny thing is I don't have many creditors, so I am a bit perplexed by this and wonder what experiences my fellow specification consultants have had with this?
Colin Gilboy
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Username: colin

Post Number: 171
Registered: 05-2000
Posted on Monday, May 16, 2005 - 11:29 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Ignore them. DUNS is only important if you are trying to borrow money for a business. I expect if you were to borrow it would have to be signed as a personal guarantee in any case or as a second mortage on your home.

I've ignored them for many years for a small company (other than 4specs) I run. Dire threats are hinted at, but no consequences as there are no plans to borrow money and we have cash for operations.
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec

Post Number: 122
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 12:10 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Thanks, Colin I put them off for a few months due to my current crunch, but the phone conversation today raised flags in my head - your insight is most appreciated.

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