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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.”

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Third-Party Risk Management: What It Is And Why You Need It

YoungUpstarts

There’s the risk that the vendor won’t come through, that supply chains will be compromised, or that the vendor will damage your reputation, fail to comply with regulations, be affected by a natural disaster, or get hacked. Partnering with vendors offers unique opportunities to fill gaps in expertise, finances, or time.

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What Your Business Needs to Know About Forensic Accounting

The Startup Magazine

Forensic accounting entails examining the finances of an individual or business. Specialists in the field ensure finances are in order and secure. They help owners manage their credibility and to retain a reputable reputation. Fraud risk assessments are essential due diligence as they pinpoint where you’re at risk.

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Investors Think They’re More Impactful Than They Actually Are

VC Adventure

I wish the survey had broken out “brand” from “reputation” because I suspect the gap around brand alone is actually quite a bit larger (although I don’t think that will stop many firms from focusing on their branding and marketing efforts…). All of this highlights (again) why performing due diligence on potential investors is so important.

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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors? Every reputable investment firm is registered with FINRA and files regular reports with the SEC. Any mention of “offshore.”

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18 Steps Your Startup Must Take to Protect Itself in 2021

The Startup Magazine

Don’t apologize for this — you’re only doing your due diligence. All it takes to cripple a business financially and potentially destroy its reputation is a single well-targeted, competently executed lawsuit. As with any bit of sensitive information, fewer people in the know is usually better.

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Keep Your Business Safe with These Tips

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Performing your due diligence on regulations such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) if you trade in Europe and having a plan in place in case you unknowingly violate the rules, which can result in severe penalties and consequences for your company, may be all that is required of you.