Here is a simple list of things to look at when you are buying a business.
What is due diligence? verifying information and its documentation in order to facilitate a decision as to whether or not to purchase a particular business.
Due Diligence Checklist: __ History of the Company
__ Corporate Information
__ Accounting Information
__ Tax Information
__ Financial Information
__ Legal Information
__ Compliance With Laws
__ Intellectual Property
__ Machinery, Tools, and Equipment
__ Products and Services Computer
__ Licensing
__ Insurance
__ Internet
__ Environment
__ Operations
__ Franchise
__ Marketing
__ Clientele
__ Suppliers, Subcontractors, & Consultants
__ Employees
__ Competition
__ Research and Development
This information was provided by Rose Stabler, Managing Partner at Certified Business Brokers in Houston, Texas.
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