|  All of UK Limited companies have to register with Companies House.
While, by linking on their web site you will able to find out some basic information about a company (name, address and formation date) information regarding directors and turnover are not available unless a subscription is paid. |
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 In Europe alone there are thousands of watch dealers but there are also the same amount of dishonest buyers.
To verify someone's name and address is not always easy; the right resources and know-how are needed to verify the correct credentials of a customer or a dealer.
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 Reports on companies can be useful for a different number of reasons. All reports give a credit listing and this can inform a supplier/seller on how financially stable a company can be. Of course, credit listing may be low while assets may show high value thus limiting the amount of exposure that they may represent for any possible investment.
For small companies and for those that are looking to engage in future business relationship with UK companies and/or individuals, it is essential to know exactly whom you are dealing with. Time is money and the wrong relationship may result in a big waste of time and those expected turnover and profit not only they will not materialize but any marketing initiative will have to start all over again. |
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 Swisslink provides services in conjunction with EBE (European Business Exchange). Legal knowledge and know-how on debt recovery is important with the view to establish if a bad debit can be successfully recovered and, most important, recovered without too much efforts and costs.
This sort of precautions is paramount for the safety of your business and your financial security. With large amount of fraud carried out by private individuals it is also important to establish the right credential even for these individuals. Stolen credit cards, non existing telephone numbers and bogus addresses are all parts of scams that are initiated and carried out worldwide. |
For the Private dealer and seller we recommend to be cautious.
The Internet is a very secure and safe place if you know how to deal with it. Taken the right precautions there is no reason to have sleepless nights.
- Check buyers IP address
- Check Whois if they have a web site
- Do Not provide private name and address if it is a business transaction
- Carry out searches if in doubt
- Do Not accept Escrow payments unless the Escrow is for real and verified
are just a few little warnings and very much common sense points if dealing with someone that you don’t know.
With reference to companies (B2B) – often they feel secure because of written agreements. It is worth mentioning that unless debts and/or credits are made up by at least a five figure number, any expenses towards recovery is very often worthless.
A full company report costs only £18 and this can be faxed for £3 anywhere within the EEC or sent via normal mail for free.
Competition and market penetration reports for businesses and trades within the UK can be tailored provided for individual necessities; write to us. |
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