This service is for
prospective business buyers, angel
investors, and others who are evaluating
the merits of a specific small or middle market (valuation of at least $2 million) business opportunity.
Our Due Diligence service takes
a thorough look at the company,
both as a unique enterprise and
within the context of its industry.
We'll evaluate the opportunity, risks,
limitations, and market potential
based on in-depth interviews with
company management, owners, employees,
customers and partners. We'll supplement
interviews with a thorough analysis of internal documents,
third party industry articles and our
own independent research and analysis.
During our investigation we will cover
literally hundreds of issues. Here is a small sample of the kinds of questions we typically ask:
- Are there any oustanding, pending, or
previously settled lawsuits againt the company or members of the senior management team?
- Does the company have significant debt?
- Is there major infighting between members of the senior
management team?
- If the company has a strong top and bottom line now, is
this sustainable or is it just a short term phenomenon?
- Has the company kept up to date on all federal, state, and local taxes?
- If the company has a business plan in place now, is the plan based on fact or fantasy?
- What do customers, partners, and industry experts say about the company?
- Are there any emerging competitors who could quickly knock the company out of the marketplace?
At the conclusion
of the engagement, you will receive:
- A detailed
report of our Key Findings ,
covering important aspects of the business opportunity:
ownership structure, management
team and staffing, history, business
model, market analysis, sales and
marketing, operations and profitability,
tangible and intangible assets,
competition, key issues, and opportunities
for growth.
- Recommendations on
whether and how to proceed,
how best to address key issues
that we have identified, and
what approach to take in making
or evaluating an offer.
- Valuation
Analysis based
on discounted cash flow of
projected future earnings,
and comparisons with peer
group and industry benchmarks.
- SWOT
Analysis covering
Strengths and Weaknesses
of this company within the
context of Opportunities
and Threats that it faces.
- Risk
Analysis covering
the full range of alternative
outcomes that could impact
future returns on this investment.
We know that time is of the essence
when there's a deal on the table.
So, you can count on us to accelerate
the process as necessary to come
to a fast but accurate result. We'll
also give you preliminary recommendations
whenever possible, even as work continues.
If you are planning to buy, sell or invest in a company with an
estimated value of at least $2 million, Ground Floor Partners'
Due Diligence Service may be the right choice for you.
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