Sunday, January 6, 2008

Thinking About Conducting a Business Background Investigation?

by KARISSA CAMPBELL

There are many different reasons for one to conduct a business background investigation. Background checks are very basic and essential techniques in investigations. In fact, a well performed background investigation can either make or break a case.

Need to know the facts about an individual, business, or other entity? Here is a list of just some of the reasons for conducting a background investigation:

• Hiring a nanny for your children. For your child(ren)’s well being and safety, it is important to know if your new nanny has had a record of child abuse or abduction. • Hiring an employee. It may be in the best interest of your company to find out if your potential new employee has been truthful about everything on his or her application. • Obtaining a new client. Dependent on what type of business you are in, it may be beneficial to learn if your new client is a worthy one to add to your roster. • Find the truth about the plaintiff. If you are the defendant in a court case, it may be worthwhile to hire a Connecticut private investigator or private investigator from another state to assist you with determining if the plaintiff is being fraudulent. • Buying a business. It is crucial to know if the business you are considering purchasing is being sued or has been sued, and/or if it has liens against it. • Knowing the judge. A professional and qualified private investigator can find out for you any biases that the pressing judge over your case may have. • Taking on a new business partner. Can you really trust this person? To be safe, a private investigator can get you all the information you need to decide if this person is the right one to start – or continue – a business with.

When hiring a Connecticut private investigator for a professional background investigation, you can learn many things about your subject, such as a correct name and any aliases used; a correct company name and its subsidiaries (if any); correct addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, etc.; current and previous employers; any criminal convictions; civil litigation history; information on assets and liabilities; any prior judgments and liens; automobile/vehicle ownership information; automobile driving records; personal property and real estate tax information; necessary information on neighbors, spouses, business partners, friends or relatives; credit history (a written consent is required); and much more.

With all the errors that can occur by conducting your own business background investigation, it is imperative to find a qualified private investigator. If your case goes to court, and you want to be taken seriously, it is better to have a professional on hand than it is to go about the investigation yourself. In addition, many states forbid persons from looking into the reputation or activities of another person or business as an ordinary course in their business, unless that person is a licensed private investigator, attorney, or works in law enforcement.

Even if your background check is just for your nanny or new tenant, be careful because there may be restrictions. If any laws are violated, any information you retrieve about a person could be deemed inadmissible in a court of law. Be sure to always consult the laws in your state.

Connecticut Private Investigator Jack Luty specializes in business background investigations, among many other investigational services. Private Investigator Luty is licensed by the State of Connecticut, bonded and fully insured in conducting his business since 1999. Contact him today at 860-886-1701 or at http://www.classociatespi.com


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