Partner due diligence & vetting
Background checks on potential distributors, agents and partners before you commit: reputation, capability, fit and red flags.
Why it matters
An exclusive agreement with the wrong partner can block a market for years. A few days of checks before signing are cheap insurance.
What we check
- Identity and standing: company registration, filed accounts where available, directors and ownership.
- Track record: brands and products they carry, how long for, and any conflicts with yours.
- Capability: coverage, customers, warehousing and logistics, sales team and marketing support.
- Reputation: references from brands and customers, trade press and online footprint.
- Fit: ambitions, expectations and how they plan to sell your product.
What you get
A short report with findings, red flags and the questions to raise in negotiation, plus points to discuss with your lawyer before drafting the agreement.
This is commercial due diligence, not a legal or financial audit.
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