Due Diligence // How to Avoid Undercover Rum Runners and Backroom Bordellos
I think I've seen it all: an auto body shop hiding undercover rum runners, a used furniture store that was actually a backroom bordello, a boutique gym that was brokering hormones and steroids under the table, an illicit cannabis grow operation masquerading as reclaimed kitchen appliances... the list goes on. That last thing you want is to use investor money, or your own hard-earned cash, only to step on a landmine. Small businesses are super agile but that can also make them super sneaky. Together we'll go through the ins and outs of due diligence specifically for ETA on SMBs. You'll learn how to identify high-risk scenarios and mitigate potential pitfalls. We'll work side-by-side to understand the true value of your targets and navigate any concerns.
What's included
In the first half of the session we will cover principles and the last half of the session will be a side-by-side working session on your deal flow.
- List of Dos and Do-nots
- Step-by-step Due Diligence Checklist
- Referral to Excellent ETA Due Diligence Accounting Resources
Meet your expert
Jared Z.
Acquired 15 Companies | Get Your SF Funded | Sell For More | 100+ Coached
I'm a fresh water Canuck living in Salt Lake City with my wife, six kids, and corgi. I launched a college algebra bootcamp during my junior year at BYU and grew it to three locations. By offering in-house financing, we were able to bundle and sell our student loans to raise the capital to buy over a dozen other companies. Now I help other ETA entrepreneurs raise their Search Fund and find great acquisition targets.
