Due Diligence is an investigation process to verify the accuracy of information, in an effort to reduce risks to your organization.  At Duncan Investigations Inc., we conduct due diligence investigations for employment screening purposes, mergers & acquisitions, business investments and competitive intelligence.

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING DUE DILIGENCE

When conducting due diligence for employment screening purposes, we require the written consent of the applicant before we can proceed, including their full name, date of birth and photocopies of two pieces of identification.   Identification that is acceptable is a copy of the applicant’s driver license and passport.  As part of this investigation, we will verify the authenticity of the applicant’s credentials, previous employers, positions held, dates of employment and their education.    We will also check on the criminal record of the applicant, verify any regulatory licensing, revocation, suspension or other actions.  We will search and locate all published accounts of the applicant, inlcluding material that is  both  positive and derogatory in nature through our Canadian media data base.  This data base consists of all Canadian newspapers that date back many years.  In some cases, we will search Canadian and United States court indexes for any excessive records consisting of litigation and bankruptcy against the applicant. 

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS & BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

We are increasingly being called upon corporations in an effort to provide a detailed account of businesses on behalf of clients that are conditionally entering into a purchase agreement.  These investigations include an extensive assessment of the market overview, corporate background, culture of the company, employees, benefits, intellectual property, branding strategies, risk management, assets, liabilities, equity, profitability, cash flow, client lists, sales, product and process development, technology, internet, legal issues, litigation and compliance history.   

COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE 

Whether you are entering into a new market, expanding operations or developing a new product or service, we will conduct the necessary intelligence so you can make informed business decisions.  We carry out these types of searches without the consent of the principal, as we utilize all public records.

SUPPLIER VERIFICATION

We act on behalf of global manufacturers to  ensure their suppliers are authentic. We will investigate their businesses to ensure they are a legally registered corporation.  We will conduct the necessary corporate registration searches and other relevant data base searches.  We visit the sites  to confirm the business exists, identify the directors, and to ensure they are export-ready.   We will verify their credentials and conduct the necessary personal and corporation credit record checks.  We also  work closely with the intellectual property rights holders to ensure products sold are not counterfeit. 

At Duncan Investigations Inc., we ensure that you make right decisions, by providing our clients with objective feedback, in an effort to avoid any potential big losses

By Janie A. Duncan, Duncan Investigations (Canada)

Duncan Investigations is Canada's leading investigation firm since 1989.  Areas of coverage include Manitoba, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, PEI.
website: www.duncaninvestigations.com

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