Know who you’re dealing with.

Research vendors, partners, and principals before a commitment. Choose a scope that fits the decision and the exposure.

Due diligence

Corporate registration, principal identification, litigation history, adverse media, and open-source research.

Expanded review of financial indicators, regulatory actions, principals, affiliations, and public records.

Ownership mapping, beneficial ownership research, complex relationships, and field or source work where warranted.

Engagement scope, intended use, and any required authorization are agreed before work begins.

Describe the revenue process that needs fixing or the decision that needs better information.