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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.

16 April 2025
A Complete Due Diligence Checklist: Template to Use in 2025
Whether you are a manager preparing for a merger or a finance professional seeking to enhance your knowledge, it is...

11 April 2025
Sell-Side Due Diligence: How Sellers Can Maximize Value and Minimize Risk
In today’s M&A market, sell-side due diligence isn’t just a formality — it’s a critical step in securing a successful...

28 March 2025
Buy-side due diligence: Key stages, challenges, and best practices for buyers
Buy-side due diligence is your investigative "car inspection" before leaping. It is the process that allows the buyer to thoroughly…

03 February 2025
How to Set up a Data Room: A Practical 5-step Guide
From finance to education, teams worldwide employ virtual data rooms for easy deal management, secure document sharing, advanced analytics, and...

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...