13 Types of Due Diligence in Business
Knowing not only what due diligence is, but understanding the different types of due diligence, is an integral part of completing a successful M&A transaction.
Trace Gordon
How Safe Is Peer-to-Peer File Sharing?
Not that long ago, file sharing over the internet was a shadowy type of thing, bordering on illegal. It was a process that lived on the dark side of the web, used by music-sharing college students and bootleg software pirates. And although there still is a shady side to all of this, legitimate peer-to-peer file … Read more
Corporate Development Strategies and Tools for Modern Business
Corporations, by nature, are profit-driven and are always looking to create wealth for their shareholders and stakeholders. Decisions on how to accomplish this usually fall under corporate development. Yes, corporate development is a broad term, one that encompasses a lot. What Is Corporate Development? Growth is success, and as mentioned above, corporations have a responsibility … Read more
How to Pick the Right FINRA-Approved Cloud Storage Solution
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the government-authorized agency for overseeing U.S. broker-dealers to ensure that investors are protected and that their needs are served fairly. As a part of its mandate, FINRA has adopted a set of rules and standards for the proper use, storage and retrieval of financial documents. These rules are … Read more
Is an LPS Investment the Strategy for Your Company?
A limited partnership investment is a common agreement in the business world, particularly in the real estate industry. While the name seems fairly straightforward, certain parts of it need further clarification. Knowing all the nuances is an important step in determining whether it is an appropriate strategy for your company. What Is a Partnership? Simply … Read more
What Should Be in an Investor Data Room?
When it comes to closing a round of investments, how you present your company — specifically, how you present the documents that measure your company’s strengths and performance — is key. The goal, of course, is to present the most accurate and compelling picture of your company to a group of prospective investors who see … Read more
Understanding Successful Short-Form Mergers
The practice of combining (or merging) two different companies certainly sounds easy enough in theory; however, in virtually every instance there is much more to the transaction than is visible on the surface. Every occurrence of a merger and acquisition (commonly abbreviated as M&A) has its own unique nuances, and their success depends on a … Read more
How to Craft Effective Reps & Warranties Statements
Planning a major business deal or transaction? Learn to craft effective representations and warranties in our useful guide
The Complete Guide to Financial Due Diligence (Common Questions, How to Increase Efficiency & More)
From common financial due diligence questions to how to make the process more efficient, here’s a complete guide to financial due diligence for M&A.
Checklist for Efficient IT Due Diligence
Learn everything you need to know about conducting IT due diligence for M&A.