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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.
17 January 2025
Affordable Virtual Data Room Providers for Small Business: Best Providers
With more than 40% of small businesses experiencing some sort of cyber threat in 2023, the shift to virtual data...
27 December 2024
Data Room Costs and ROI for Investors
Secure document sharing for investors is crucial, especially when managing high-stakes deals. With the rise of virtual data rooms (VDRs),...
13 December 2024
Integrating Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) with Other Tools and Software: A Complete Guide
A virtual data room (VDR) is a secure online repository essential for managing and sharing sensitive information in high-stakes contexts...
04 December 2024
How to Select a Virtual Data Room: A Practical Guide for High-Stakes Transactions
When managing critical transactions like mergers and acquisitions (M&A), legal disputes, or fundraising, knowing how to select a data room...
29 November 2024
How to Choose a Secure Virtual Data Room: Key Features to Consider
When choosing a virtual data room (VDR), perhaps the main concern on most people’s minds is data safety. For that,...
13 November 2024
Virtual Data Room Best Practices: How to Securely Manage Your Documents
A virtual data room (VDR) is a surefire ally for managing large data-driven projects or conducting complex financial transactions. VDRs...
04 November 2024
M&A cybersecurity due diligence: A Complete Guide
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, necessitating M&A buyers to conduct more rigorous cybersecurity due diligence. Today, we explore the M&A...
02 October 2024
What Is a Virtual Data Room? Quick A-Z Guide
According to Ernst & Young’s survey conducted among American board directors, cybersecurity and data privacy were among the top five...