Deal Defense

Deal Defense checklist for buying or selling a small business

Published August 31, 2026 · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated September 11, 2026

A claim-to-evidence checklist for seller representations, buyer retrades, working-capital changes, contingent consideration and transaction pressure.

This guide is organized around the evidence a buyer or seller should be able to reconcile before relying on a transaction claim.