B2B Lead Generation
The Problem
Finding qualified UK business leads is time-consuming. Generic databases are expensive and often outdated. Building lists manually from scattered sources wastes hours.
The Solution
Use firmlist to filter the entire Companies House register by industry (SIC codes), location (postcode), company age, and status. Build targeted lists of active businesses in your target market.
Example Searches
- New software companies in Manchester: Active IT consultancies, founded in last 3 years, M postcode
- Construction firms in London: Active construction companies, London postcodes
- Accountancy practices nationwide: Active accountancy firms across the UK
Due Diligence & Compliance
The Problem
KYC, AML, and supplier verification require accurate company information. Manual lookups are slow and error-prone. Outdated data creates compliance risk.
The Solution
Access official Companies House data including company status, incorporation date, registered address, and risk indicators like charges (mortgages) and insolvency history. Export verified company records for your compliance files.
Key Filters for Due Diligence
- Company status: Check if a company is active, dissolved, or in administration
- Charges indicator: See if a company has outstanding charges (mortgages/debentures)
- Insolvency indicator: Identify companies with liquidation or insolvency history
- Incorporation date: Verify company age and establishment
Market Research
The Problem
Understanding the size and distribution of an industry or market requires counting companies by sector and region. Market research reports are expensive and often outdated.
The Solution
Use firmlist to count companies by SIC code, location, and other criteria. Understand market density across regions. Identify growth patterns by looking at newly incorporated companies.
Example Research Questions
- How many tech companies are in each UK city? Compare search results for SIC codes 62011-62090 across different postcode prefixes
- What's the startup rate in retail? Filter retail SIC codes by incorporation date in the last 12-24 months
- Which regions have the most professional services firms? Compare accountancy and legal SIC codes across postcodes
Competitor Analysis
The Problem
Identifying competitors requires finding companies with similar activities in your operating region. Manual searches miss smaller players and new entrants.
The Solution
Filter by the same SIC codes your company uses. Narrow by location to find local competitors. Use incorporation date to spot new market entrants.
Competitor Research Steps
- Identify your company's SIC codes (find them on Companies House)
- Search firmlist using those SIC codes
- Filter by your operating region (postcode prefix)
- Export the list to analyse company names and addresses
- Use incorporation date to identify new market entrants