RDS Global

“Due diligence should be performed at every level of an international expansion program. RDS does it best.”
— Bob Plotkin, former President of the San Diego World Trade Center.

Channel Due Diligence

(Typically used in the beginning stages of your search for potential channel partner or agent.)

• Financial Reports
• Product Brochures
• General Information
• Principals
• Activities
• Type of Organization
• Competitive Analysis
• Bank standing
• References from existing relationships
• State Department review. Treasury and other US Government lists (7)
• Department of Commerce Dispute review

Lists Checked

The following lists are very relevant to your selection of a channel partner or agent.

• Denied Persons List
• Unverified List
• Entity List
• Specially Designated Nationals List
• Debarred List
• Nonproliferation Sanctions
• General Order 3 to Part 736

Advanced Global Due Diligence

(Necessary before any channel partner or agent is signed on.)

• Interviews with Principals
• Location evaluation
• Bank References
• Customer Interviews
• Existing Relationship Interviews
• Competitor Interviews (if required)
• Applicable Photographs
• Comprehensive report and presentation reflecting all of the above including strengths and weaknesses

Legal Due Diligence

• Access to quality foreign attorneys
• Access to foreign courts