 What is a DUNS number? A DUNS number is a unique number that's assigned to your business that identifies you in the federal arena. I would compare it to what the IRS uses the EIN format for small businesses. A DUNS number is used in the federal arena much like the EIN. So why do we need a DUNS number? Well, that's just the only way that people recognize you when you're doing business with federal agencies. Does it cost you anything? No. A DUNS number is completely free. What things do you need to do before you can actually apply for a DUNS number? Well, before you apply for a DUNS number, you need to make sure that your business is registered in a Division of Corporations for your state and that you've already applied for your EIN number via the IRS. I hope you learned a lot. It was short, quick, and concise to the point. It's one of those first steps that you need to take before you can actually start embarking on your journey to the federal arena. Again, as always, if you have any questions, please send me an email. And if you want to reach out to me, make any comments. I'm on most social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. We're signing out. Thanks for watching.