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Obtain lists of inventory, equipment, assets and liabilitieshttps://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/your-due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-a-business/#:~:text=to%20request%20and%20assess%20a,assets%2C%20including%20any%20financing%20agreementshttps://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/your-due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-a-business/#:~:text=Assets%20and%20liabilities. Check operational documents such as employee lists, compensation, vendor information and process manuals and review reputation indicators like customer reviewshttps://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/your-due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-a-business/#:~:text=Operationshttps://www.fundingoptions.com/blog/education/your-due-diligence-checklist-for-buying-a-business/#:~:text=Marketing%20and%20business%20development. 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