Business Investigations

FIND OUT....Who you are doing business with.

FIND OUT....What their past looks like.

FIND OUT....What to expect.

KNOCKOUT THE UNKNOWN!

Business Investigations

Business background investigations are not limited to big business. In fact they should be an integral part of conducting responsible business.

Before you enter into a business agreement, minimize your risk, exposure and other financial pitfalls by finding out more about an individual, their company, or its principals.

Simple research can verify:

Assets offered as collateral
Status or Corporate status of the business
Pending or past lawsuits
Current or past tax liens
Verification of professional licenses/business licenses
Verification of business or trade references

Our investigations are tailored to allow you to make better decisions. Decisions based on facts, not guesswork. If you are considering an acquisition, investment or re-investment, do your homework first.

Mix and match items of information which suit your needs:

Individuals and Sole Proprietorships (dba's)

Identification:
Complete identification of subject, includes:
First, Middle, Last Name
Any known AKA's
Spouse name
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Verification of Social Security Number
Driver's License Number
Possible Relatives
Possible Associates
Ten year address history
Reported phone numbers

Filings to assess credit worthiness, character, suitability for employment:
Criminal Filings
Federal Criminal Filings
Active Wants and Warrants
Sex Offender Registry
California DMV Driving Record
Credit Report (FCRA use required)
Verdicts & Settlements
Current and Past Civil Litigation Search in Metropolitan area where your subject resides. (In Southern California, this includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura Counties)
GSA Excluded Parties
Office of Foreign Assets Control/Patriot Act (OFAC)
Eviction Records
Consumer Public Filings (Bankruptcies, Liens, Judgments, Notices of Default)
Composite Internet resources, including: Internet Domain ownership, Facebook pages, MySpace pages, Message Boards, Blog entries, Ezine entries, Listserv entries, Yahoo Groups, AOL Groups, Internet Archive, Lexis-Nexis News Libraries, Dialog News Libraries, ZoomInfo

Extended Resources:
Past employment history
Education Verification
Resume/Curriculum Vitae Verification
Interview with past business associates
Interview with past neighbors
Corporate Affiliations
Real Property Ownership
Financial Stability Assessment
News & Media Search

Corporations, Partnerships, LLC's and Other Business Forms Unknown:

Identification:
Current address, phone and fax numbers
Key management personnel
Tax ID Number
Business history
Corporation, Limited Liability Company and Partnership Filings with the Secretary of State
Verify current business standing with Secretary of State
UCC Filings
Foreign Corporations
Board of Equalization
Sales Tax Permits
ABC Permits
Fictitious Business Name Filings (Often referred to as "d.b.a.'s")
Department of Consumer Affairs (Professional Licenses, approximately 96 Vocations)
Internet Domain Ownership

Filings used to assess current, past or future performance:
Current and Past Civil Litigation Search in Metropolitan area where your subject resides. (In Southern California, this includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura Counties)
Consumer Public Filings (Bankruptcies, Liens, Judgments, Notices of Default)

Extended Resources:
Dunn & Bradstreet Business Information Report
Experience Business Credit Report

Typical Cost Small Business Investigation: $375 - $600