What is a corporate investigation?

Corporate investigations thoroughly investigate business operations, which is why these types of cases are also called business investigations. A corporate investigation generally tries to find out whether a business partner is legitimate, whether a potential business merger makes sense, or whether fraud or embezzlement is going on. While these are the most common types of company investigations these cases can cover a wide range of topics, from intellectual property, to criminal inquiries to financial searches. It is all up to you and your business needs.

“In today's world, information is often the difference between business success and failure. Company investigations give you the tools and information you need to make sure that your company is successful. For example, employee background checks and company checks can let you know whether business partners and workers are trustworthy. Due diligence investigations can ensure that your company is not heading for a law suit. Corporate monitoring operations such as internet monitoring, media monitoring, brand monitoring, and compliance audits can help ensure that your business continues to prosper. Intellectual property investigations and investigations of other companies help keep your competition in line and ensure that others aren't taking advantage of your company. Business investigations can help identify wrong-doing within your organization so you can resolve it before catastrophe.” Said Rick Crouch, private investigator and managing director of Rick Crouch & Associates.

Even for those who do not run companies, business checks and business investigations are crucial. We all rely on companies to keep our information and provide us with goods and services. A business investigation can ensure that the companies you entrust with your business are safe and effective. In some cases, corporate investigations can help you get the damages or compensation you are entitled to.

If you run your own business, the more information you have about your brand, your competition, and the marketplace, the more likely you are to succeed. In fact, most large corporations either have investigators on retainer or have internal corporate investigators on hand to get them the information they need to succeed. Doesn't your own business deserve this same edge in the market? Also, safeguard yourself and stay on top of any internal theft, fraud, security penetration, or sexual harassment issues.

“With so much corporate information on the internet, you may think that you can do your own research into business operations. This is not true. Many businesses today are very complex entities, consisting of departments and sub-departments as well as overseas offices. Plus, today even many small companies hire professional PR firms that carefully monitor what information about a company is publicly available. An experienced private investigator can find the truth and the hidden data that companies may not be willing to share. Plus, experienced business investigators have knowledge of corporate law that lets them legally gather evidence so that it is admissible in court.” Added Crouch

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