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An ounce of prevention is like a pound of cure ...(the scoop)

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| February 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

We typically think of this old adage with regard to our personal health. But it is also true in our day-to-day business dealings. It's important to think about whether or not we are doing everything we can to be proactive and preventive when it comes to making our credit decisions. Often, corrective actions can be taken BEFORE it's too late. Learn how you can identify the financial characteristics of firms that typically precede negative circumstances, ...

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