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    When a company does not ask for payment before delivering products or providing services, its credit risk increases. Many business transactions are conducted on credit; however recent events show that it's very important for small businesses to investigate more than just the information in company financial statements. Experian offers tools to help lower the risk of customers defaulting on their debt. Depending on the level of business credit risk (low, medium or high), you can immediately view the appropriate credit reports, which detail business and credit information, including Experian business credit scores.

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