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Our how-to blog category collects resources, guides, and tips on data rooms and M&A activities. We convey due diligence practices, data room usage, checklists, practical tips, and other topics.
Due diligence checklists
How guides help readers with the following:
- Due diligence understanding. We offer tips and insights on due diligence methodology, preparations, and processes.
- Due diligence improvement. We provide actionable tips to analyze due diligence documents faster, easier, and cheaper.
- Due diligence checklists. We offer checklists on functional streams, integrations, auditing, etc.
Data room guides
You can also read how-to guides on data room features and workflows:
- VDR features. We explain how VDR features work and how to use them for maximum security and efficiency.
- VDR settings. We offer tips for configuring VDR settings, uploading content, and inviting users.
- VDRs in business transactions. We offer free VDR checklists and explain how to use VDRs in business transactions.
M&A tips and checklists
Our how-to articles focus on the following:
- M&A efficiency. We explain M&A technology and best industry-leading practices to increase integration success and shareholder returns.
- M&A risks. We offer best practices on risk management, cultural integration, and compliance.
- M&A practices. We research best practices that improve M&A results and explore M&A case studies.
01 July 2024
M&A Pipeline Essentials: Stages, Practices, and Management Solutions
Although each merger and acquisition is unique, a fundamental sequence of events is common to all deals— the M&A pipeline....
29 May 2024
Post-merger integration framework: Best practices + software solutions
M&A activity is projected to increase 20% YoY in 2024, slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels. It’s crucial to maintain momentum...
10 May 2024
IT due diligence checklist: Process and tips explained
As much as 74% of CEOs believe digital technology drives business growth, and over 80% of successful M&A deals emphasize...
08 April 2024
A Complete Due Diligence Checklist: Template to Use in 2024
Whether you are a manager preparing for a merger or a finance professional seeking to enhance your knowledge, it is...
15 March 2024
Virtual Data Room for Life Sciences: Data Protection in Action
Life science companies face big challenges when trying to sell their products. They have to figure out how much their...
16 February 2024
Data Room For Venture Capital: The Complete Fundraising Handbook
When you’re trying to gather funds for your business, having a structured way to show your past financial statements and...
05 December 2023
Due diligence for startups: checklist, common challenges, and their solutions
Statistically, about 20% of startups fail in the first year, 50% within five years, and 65% within 10 years. Key...
01 December 2023
Virtual Data Rooms for Private Equity: Top 3 Providers and Benefits to Use
The Q3 2023 demonstrates that the private equity (PE) deal activity continues to expedite as macro volatility starts to decline...