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Due Diligence Simulator

 

Discover gaps in your business that could derail or devalue your exit. This interactive tool simulates a buyer's due diligence process to help you identify critical areas that need attention before going to market.

⚠️ Reality Check

70% of businesses that go to market fail to sell. Most failures occur during due diligence when buyers discover operational weaknesses, missing documentation, or process gaps.

 

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$Financial Documentation

Audited financial statements for last 3 years Critical
Complete tax returns and supporting documentation Critical
Monthly financial statements with variance analysis Important
Detailed cash flow projections (12-24 months) Important
Budget vs. actual reporting with explanations Important
 
 

⚙Operations & Systems

Current organizational chart with clear reporting structure Critical
Documented standard operating procedures for key processes Critical
Quality management system with documented controls Important
KPI tracking and performance dashboards Important
All vendor contracts and supplier agreements organized Important
 
 

⚖Legal & Compliance

Corporate governance documents (bylaws, articles, board minutes) Critical
All material contracts (customers, suppliers, leases) Critical
Intellectual property portfolio documentation Critical
Regulatory compliance documentation and permits Important
Complete litigation and dispute history Important
 
 

👥Human Resources

All employment agreements and offer letters Critical
Compensation and benefits documentation Important
Employee handbook and HR policies Important
Management succession and key person documentation Critical
Employee training and development records Nice to Have
 
 

📊Customer & Market

Customer concentration analysis and retention metrics Critical
Sales pipeline and forecasting documentation Important
Market analysis and competitive positioning Important
Pricing strategy and margin analysis by product/service Important
Key customer contracts and terms analysis Critical
 
 
 
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    🏢 Due Diligence Simulator: Test Your Business Exit Readiness

    Get your company ready to sell — and avoid costly surprises during due diligence.

    The Due Diligence Simulator by Evan Duke Enterprises is an interactive checklist tool that helps business owners, founders, and CEOs evaluate how prepared their business is for a buyer’s due diligence process.
    Identify hidden gaps, score your exit readiness, and receive customized recommendations to increase your business’s value and marketability.

    💡 Why Due Diligence Readiness Matters

    70% of businesses that go to market fail to sell — most deals fall apart during due diligence because of missing documentation, operational weaknesses, or unprepared teams.


    Buyers use due diligence to uncover risks that reduce your company’s valuation — or kill the deal altogether.


    By proactively finding and fixing gaps, you can boost your company’s attractiveness, increase offers, and ensure a smoother exit.

    🔍 What You’ll Get with This Free Due Diligence Tool

    ✅ A complete due diligence checklist covering:

    Financial Documentation

    Operations & Systems

    Legal & Compliance

    Human Resources

    Customer & Market Analysis


    ✅ A real-time exit readiness score — see how you stack up.

    ✅ A personalized list of critical gaps that must be addressed.

    ✅ Actionable recommendations to help you close value gaps and prepare for a successful sale.

    📈 Who Should Use the Due Diligence Simulator?

    This tool is perfect for:

    Small business owners considering an exit within the next 1–5 years

    Founders preparing for an M&A transaction

    Advisors, fractional COOs, and CFOs helping clients get exit-ready

    Investors or buyers conducting pre-acquisition assessments


    🚀 How It Works

    Check off what you have in place today.

    Track your progress with a visual score and gap analysis.

    Receive custom recommendations to improve your readiness.