With over 15 years Due-Diligence experience we know that actual risk management starts with knowing who you are production with. Although almost everyone undertakes their checks when dealing with developing and edge markets many neglect those nearer to home as the process has a bent to become too lengthy if not properly targeted. The time and costs required to analyses an individual or company for potential irregularities are often unrealistic. Sadly many abandon deals because the due diligence process is too slow and intrusive. More worrying are those that engage their services or enter into deals without the facts.