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Due Diligence

Have you identified a Business, but don't know if Sellers books & records are accurate? We can help!

Whether you are in escrow or soon to be, we can ensure that the Seller's representations & promises to you regarding the Business are correct. We can analyze the company at every level, to provide you the piece of mind necessary, on whether to move forward with the business purchase. Don't leave anything to chance!

We can assist you at any point in your transaction and help you find the right answers to your questions, so that you can make an informed, intelligent decision which will affect you and your family's future for years to come.

We can help in all these areas and more. We work 24/7 to get you the information you need, to make the right choices and decisions.

Don't wait until it's too late!

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Due Diligence
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Financial Due Diligence

Validate and analyze Sellers Tax Returns & financial statements to ensure Sellers claims, representations, advertisements and other information provided to you by SELLER or Sellers Broker match the Business/ Sellers Tax Returns.
Review & Analyze Sellers Bank Statements, Payroll Reports, A/R, A/P and all other accounting / financial information required to validate Net Income & Cash Flow of Business.
Determine if Business ha s encountered any Revenue shortfalls or unexplained or uncharacteristic shifts in Sales patterns.
Check for claims, litigation, run background checks and credit review of Business & Seller.
Provide various language clauses to Purchase Agreement and related contracts that protect you and limit your exposure in the event business does not perform following close of escrow.
Purchase Allocation & Depreciation considerations & benefits.
When to use key employee incentive agreements.
How to structure binding and enforceable non-compete agreements for seller to execute.
Help to ensure you don't assume prior debt, prior obligations or liabilities of the business you are buying

Operational Due Diligence

Review Lease agreements, lease options & obtain formal lease assignment from landlord prior to close of escrow.
Review Franchise agreements & related cost/benefits. Obtain formal assignment from Franchisor as a condition to close.
Franchise vs. Start-up analysis.
Supply Chain/Inventory - Best Practices by Industry.
Logistics & Distribution - Ensuring products are getting to market timely and efficiently.
Plant & Facilities - Lease vs. Buy options.
Dealing effectively with changing market & economic conditions.
Ensuring the back office / facility being purchased are running at optimum efficiency, both from a technology & HR standpoint.
Identifying & implementing the right financial software and back office reporting & control tools.
Ensuring security and theft measures allow you off site monitoring & control 24/7.
Ensuring ownership structure; i.e. Corporation vs. LLC can help protect you and your investment.
Workers compensation Ins options. Obtaining policy following a lapse in coverage.
In-House vs. Outsourcing production & manufacturing options.

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Negotiating contractual terms
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