Aperture Research Works

Aperture Research Works / Business Acquisition

Fixed-scope acquisition evidence fees

Compare six independent research scopes before commissioning only the work you need.

One immediate decision. One written deliverable.

Already found a business? Start with First Look.

Before paying for broad diligence, ask which of up to three material seller statements can be supported by accessible records, which remain unclear and which need specialist attention.

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How the enquiry works

Choose the scope, describe one question, receive a written feasibility and fee response, then decide whether to commission the work.

No mandatory membership, no transaction commission, no automatic paid engagement.

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Direct research, without membership

Know what one evidence decision costs before you commit.

No membership, equity stake, introduction fee, success percentage or compulsory prepaid research credit. Each listed standard fee applies only to the stated fixed scope. A human must accept the matter, jurisdiction, inputs and delivery capacity in writing before paid work begins.

3 business days

Buyer Readiness Map

quote requiredPublished fixed-scope service fee · USD

One prospective buyer, one decision brief, up to three acquisition readiness questions. Public sources and buyer-provided non-confidential facts only.

Written output: Two-page evidence-and-readiness map with purchase criteria, priority evidence requests and an independent specialist handoff list.

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3 business days

Business Acquisition First Look

quote requiredPublished fixed-scope service fee · USD

One named target, one decision question and up to three agreed, source-accessible seller claims.

Written output: Source-indexed First Look finding, contradiction flags, evidence gaps and a prioritised follow-up list.

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6 business days

Compare Two Business Opportunities

$895Published fixed-scope service fee · USD

Two named targets; public-source identity checks and up to two material claims per target; no full QoE.

Written output: Side-by-side decision matrix, claim-source map, contradiction register and recommended next evidence questions.

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10 business days

Business Acquisition Evidence Investigation

$1,950Published fixed-scope service fee · USD

One target and up to eight material, clearly identified representations based on lawful available sources.

Written output: Claim-to-evidence matrix, sourced chronology, contrary evidence, unresolved risks and handoff points for regulated professionals.

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20 business days across agreed milestones

Complete Business Acquisition Support Programme

$4,950Published fixed-scope service fee · USD

One named acquisition; up to three evidence workstreams covering screening, diligence evidence organisation and handover; capped by signed terms.

Written output: A coordinated source register, staged decision notes, evidence discrepancy log and post-close evidence-handover checklist.

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5 business days

First 100 Days Evidence Handover

quote requiredPublished fixed-scope service fee · USD

One acquired business; a focused factual evidence handover review of up to four agreed continuity or vendor/customer issues.

Written output: Priority evidence gap list, ownership/permission provenance map and a professional referral checklist.

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These are listed standard fees for the defined scopes. They are not instant card checkout prices. Select an offer and submit a direct service request. A payment request follows only after written acceptance. Fees exclude agreed third-party data charges, specialist services and applicable taxes. Research is not a guarantee that the business is safe or that a transaction will complete.

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Pay for completed, bounded evidence work

Your purchase money stays under your control.

Free written enquiry

Explain the business, decision and deadline without uploading confidential files. Enquiry and fit screening do not cost money.

No membership or annual charge

One scoped assignment at a time; no mandatory subscription, equity interest, transaction commission or automatic extension.

Clear stage payment

Standard payment conditions: assignments up to $895 are invoiced when accepted; larger assignments are billed 50% at written acceptance and 50% at the agreed review milestone. No funds are requested before the signed scope.

Stop-work control

New findings do not automatically enlarge the scope. We ask for separate written approval for extra hours, third-party data expenses or a new stage.

Evidence, not brokerage

Our work covers factual research, sourcing of evidence and decision support. We do not provide loans, underwriting, financing promises, legal advice, regulated valuation or financial certification.

Documented limitations

Delivery targets begin once scope, agreed payment and lawful source access are complete. An unavailable source remains an explicit gap, not a favourable assumption.

Applicable payment conditions are confirmed in a written accepted engagement. No charge is made when you submit the form. This site does not hold client funds, hold client funds, arrange loans or offer consumer credit. Read full financial and professional boundaries.

Ready to put a specific matter in writing?

Tell us which business, claim or deadline matters. We first confirm lawful access, independence, scope and human capacity. No phone call or confidential attachment is necessary for the first enquiry.

Request a written scope

English is the governing edition. No client engagement is formed by sending an enquiry.

Choose six clear starting scopes. Add specialist depth only by agreement.

Each of the twelve specialist reviews has its own sample PDF and decision-specific brief. Their scope and fee must be quoted separately. The six displayed standard figures apply to their defined core scopes only, not blanket pricing for deeper investigations.

Paul Hattingh

Research direction and final evidence-quality approval

Xandro Hattingh

Written client communication, scope coordination and follow-up

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Optional future programmes: Free checklists are available now. Paid monthly buyer-support pilots are not active and do not replace any fixed-scope investigation. Read the current programme status.