Are you starting your own business or trying to keep it afloat? We know it’s not easy, so we want to introduce you to a tool that can be a game-changer for you: the DUNS Number (DUNS, for friends ). No, it’s not just a number, it’s your VIP pass to the world of the business big leagues.
Want to know how? Keep reading!
Imagine the DUNS Number as a passport for your company. It is a unique phone number list identifier that puts you on the radar of more than 520 million companies worldwide, including 20 million in Latin America alone.
At CIAL we like to say that it is the “key” that your company needs to open doors to negotiations with big companies: Apple, Coca Cola, Walmart, Amazon, TikTok… When we say that the big ones, they are the big ones.
In Mexico and Latin America, the DUNS Number® can be obtained through three plans: Basic, Silver, and Gold. Which one is best for you? It depends on what stage of growth your company is in. Each one is designed for different stages of an SME’s development: growth, reputation, and smart expansion.
If your company is in the growth phase
trying to gain a place in the market, the DUNS Basic plan is for you. This package includes:
Dunsguide: The most comprehensive online directory of companies in Latin America. Like LinkedIn for LATAM companies, but on steroids.
DUNS Registered: Show the world your business is legitimate with a trust seal on your website.
CIAL Pulso: Are you concerned about the financial health of your company? Here is a self-assessment tool that uses your SAT data and will give you a clear view of your finances.
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ALERT! Did you read the word SAT and get a scare? Don’t worry: it happens to all of us. But it is true that using the data declared to the SAT through electronic accounting is something much more benign more than 6 hours of learning than you think. CIAL Pulso is encrypted with maximum security to offer you true data on your financial indicators on a monthly basis. In this way, you will be able to report your results and growth KPIs based on your billing data, and even find out if you are on tax compliance blacklists.
It doesn’t end there! CIAL Pulso features Pulso Advisor , the first artificial intelligence that acts as your personal financial assistant. Ask it anything, from “What is my current financial health score?” to “How does my dating data business compare to the competition?” It’s like having a financial advisor in your pocket, available 24/7.
For all of the above reasons
DUNS Basic is perfect for startups and digital companies looking to grow and establish themselves
You already have some traction in the market, but now you need to prove that your company is committed to sustainable and responsible practices. This is where the DUNS Silver plan comes in. This package includes everything the Basic plan offers, plus:
ESG Registered: A seal that shows your commitment to environmental, social and governance standards. This is your magnet to attract partners and clients who value sustainability.
DUNS Silver is ideal for growing companies that want to stand out for their responsibility and attract talent aligned with their values. In addition, the ESG Registered seal can be a great differentiator in a market where sustainability is not just a trend, but an expectation.
DUNS Gold: the golden ticket to smart expansion
If your business is already up and running and you need to take it to the next level, the DUNS Gold plan is the one to consider. This plan not only gives you everything that the Basic and Silver plans offer, but it also provides you with:
5 Customer and supplier credits: Through CIAL360, the platform to mitigate business risk, you will be able to make smarter decisions when choosing who to do business with: knowing if your client has good credit scores, or if your supplier does not represent a risk for your value chain.