cross-border access does not mean that the risks of international business relations have become any less. The first steps in developing new markets are still a prudent clarification of the opportunities and risks, and a careful choice of partners, suppliers and - ultimately - customers as well. Macroeconomic data about the general conditions on a foreign market are now available almost everywhere, in adequately concentrated form and with good quality. However, it takes a considerable amount of trouble to obtain reliable, updated and carefully investigated credit information on companies. Unless of course, you know the sources and channels that can supply you with this information at reasonable cost. When you come to Petra IS., you will have experts working for you - people who are familiar with the specific circumstances of each country so that they can provide you with most accurate portraits of companies from anywhere in the world.