due diligence

Special-purpose acquisition companies seem to be entering a slow period. Is the end here, or is it just a glitch?

In a tug of war of interests, it's important that both sides maintain perspective. Read on for five insights into how an entrepreneur should play the game.

It might not be the sexiest of entrepreneurial tasks, but as your business grows, hands down, it's one of the most important.

Avoid being ripped off requires prudence, not dark suspicions of everyone.

Do your due diligence.

Believe it, you really do reap what you sow.

There are plenty of ways for mergers to fall through, but not all are destined for failure. Follow five steps to prevent any last-minute meltdowns.

Risk is inherent but minimizing it is pretty much common sense, when you stop to think about it.

Protect your business -- and yourself -- from identity theft.

If you aren't running in lean-and-hungry mode even after reaching a goal, you're risking everything you've built.

Before getting down to brass tacks, it's crucial to find out who to invest your time in and who's 'just looking.'

Start early and screen carefully to find the right investors.

Due diligence might sound daunting, but it's really just an in-depth common-sense risk analysis before closing a business deal.

Do your due diligence research and communicate what you know so you can create a platform for building a long-term relationship.

It's amazing that people seem to spend more time reading reviews of a restaurant they're considering going to for lunch than looking into the companies and people they're considering working with.

The Internet has flattened the world, but also is fraught with danger. Luckily, the Web has tools to protect yourself and your business.

A behind-the-scenes look at the Shark Tank process from two co-founders who pitched the Sharks and walked away with a deal.

Raising capital can go much more smoothly when you come to the table prepared.

Did the buyer of the viral website waste his money? Due Diligence would have helped.