Remaking Dun & Bradstreet for the Internet Age

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January 19, 2011
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NEWS  THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Remaking Dun & Bradstreet for the Internet Age A D&B spin-off aims to move beyond credit reports and help small businesses track their reputations online

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz The Dun & Bradstreet brand has been synonymous with credit reports for most of its 159-year history. To some business owners, though, the name also means hard-sell pitches for information few businesses need. A D&B spin-off aims to change that by moving beyond credit reports to help small businesses track their reputations online. We take a look at the nascent venture. Also on tap: Hear why the private sector still isn't hiring. Learn about a new law that will benefit vending machine operators that specialize in healthy snacks. Finally, flip through a roundup of the most and least profitable business types based on 2010 profit margins in 97 industries. Enjoy. --Nick Leiber SEND FEEDBACK  |  E-MAIL A FRIEND  |  GET RSS  |  NEWSLETTERS

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