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Get Accurate Information with Professional Due Diligence and Background Checks

We’ve seen a pattern develop here at . Despite what you might believe, it seems that more men than women get stung when it comes to dealing with people. Women seem to have that radar that sniffs out suspicious behavior, like it’s an intuitive sense. We have been asked by men, women and businesses to do what boils down to due diligence – background checks – for many reasons, some of which you might not initially consider. The thing is that going through the process could save you from a lot of problems down the line. On a personal level, some of the situations where a background investigation might be warranted include: Hiring a nanny, housekeeper or chef Family disputes in estates or caregiving situations [...]

Geography has a Role in Due Diligence Investigations and Background Checks

We live in a time when it is not uncommon for a person to live in several states throughout their life. When is called in on a due diligence investigation or background check, we see that trend. If a subject has lived in a number of counties and states, that could be a major stumbling block for online search companies. Sometimes the subject has not divulged every place they have lived and that omission can result in incomplete or inaccurate information in the end. For example, those who provide due diligence services know that there is no main comprehensive database that includes total state or national records.   There are 3,140 counties and parishes in the US.  And county records must be researched county by county. [...]

Due Diligence is Especially Important in International Transactions

The culture in the business world varies from country to country. And that can be like navigating a mine field, which is why it is important to conduct due diligence investigation. When businesses outside the United States have a potential acquisition, merger or wish to start up or partner with a business inside the United States, they contact and we begin with a due diligence checklist to identify any serious problems with: Ethics, Reputation, Product failures, Employee morale, Union problems Financial viability, Consumer complaints, Negative publications, Civil litigation or Pending government or law enforcement investigations. Often, business transactions cover the financial aspects of the businesses and the deal. However, that’s not the sort of due diligence services that is completed by as you can see [...]

Smart Candidates undertake Due Diligence Investigations before Throwing their Hat in the Ring

It’s election time and you know what that means: politics. It is often for the best of intentions that someone decides to run for public office, but even those candidates are subjected to the arrows from the opposition. For that reason, when anyone decides to put their name out there as a candidate, it should be done only after an exhaustive due diligence process. Yes, a candidate needs to investigate his own background to see what, if anything, is lurking that could be construed in a negative light. They can be assured that the opposition will conduct due diligence investigations on them, so it’s best to be proactive. Following a due diligence checklist, investigators root out those situations that, perhaps innocent at the time, could [...]

Due Diligence Circles the Globe

Municipalities and organizations representing towns, cities, counties and states actively court businesses around the globe to come set up shop in their locales to boost jobs and revenues. When a business from another state or country indicates interest, there is a lot of excitement. However, the potential for consummating a deal has to be tempered by reason. Often that reason extends to a due diligence checklist involving the financial soundness of the business. It should also include a due diligence investigation regarding the business and the executives personally running the business. Your parents might admonish that you are counting your chickens before they hatch if you are part of one of those organizations and don’t perform due diligence to understand who you are inviting into [...]

Due Diligence is Much More than Crunching Numbers

Acquisitions, mergers and partnerships are the trend in business today. Organizations, groups and people are pooling their resources to grow and develop a stronger foundation. Sounds like a great thing, doesn’t it? It is – when everyone is honest and everyone has the best interest of all in mind. That is not always the case and it can have a devastating outcome when something goes awry. The thing is, it’s not just one small business owner that can be targeted and duped – it can be big organizations, municipal agencies, municipalities themselves or even states. No one is immune or safe from deceit. The answer is to perform due diligence. When most people think of a due diligence process, they think lots of numbers and [...]

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