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AI acquisition deal screening by business type

AI acquisition deal screening workflows for 20 business types, with practical records, prompts, examples and working checklists.

This collection focuses on one decision: decide whether to advance a business opportunity. The workflow produces a first-pass screen and targeted seller questions. Choose the business context to get its relevant records, worked scenario, review questions and editable checklist.

How this workflow works

Map each claim to a buy-box criterion. Separate confirmed fit, apparent fit and evidence still needed before spending more diligence time.

A screening result is not a diligence conclusion.

20 business types

Marketing agenciesSigned scope, campaign brief, project board and approved performance report. Review owner: account director.Consulting firmsStatement of work, interview notes, milestone plan and accepted deliverables. Review owner: engagement manager.Software companiesIssue tracker, release notes, support records and product requirements. Review owner: product manager.Ecommerce brandsOrder export, sku catalog, inventory report, fulfillment log and return reasons. Review owner: operations manager.ManufacturersProduction schedule, bill of materials, quality log and approved work instructions. Review owner: production manager.Wholesale distributorsPurchase orders, customer orders, stock ledger and delivery confirmations. Review owner: distribution manager.Construction companiesContract scope, approved drawings, schedule, change log and progress records. Review owner: project manager.Trade contractorsDispatch board, work order, technician notes and approved estimate. Review owner: service manager.SalonsBooking calendar, service menu, staff schedule and approved client notes. Review owner: salon manager.RestaurantsReservation list, prep sheet, supplier delivery log and shift roster. Review owner: general manager.Retail storesPoint-of-sale export, stock report, promotion calendar and staff roster. Review owner: store manager.Logistics companiesDispatch record, route plan, customer window and proof of delivery. Review owner: dispatch manager.Cleaning companiesService agreement, site checklist, roster and visit completion record. Review owner: operations supervisor.Landscaping companiesRoute schedule, service scope, site measurements and equipment roster. Review owner: field operations manager.Automotive shopsRepair order, inspection notes, parts quote and customer authorization. Review owner: service advisor.Fitness studiosClass schedule, membership record, instructor roster and attendance log. Review owner: studio manager.Training companiesCourse outline, enrollment record, session plan and assessment rubric. Review owner: program manager.Staffing agenciesApproved job brief, candidate-authorized profile, interview record and client feedback. Review owner: recruiting manager.Event companiesEvent brief, venue plan, supplier confirmations and production schedule. Review owner: event producer.Architecture firmsClient brief, drawing register, review comments and approved milestone schedule. Review owner: project architect.

Choose the correct context

The examples identify the operational unit, evidence and reviewer for each business type. Adapt those examples to your actual authority and source records. These pages provide working methods rather than a claim that every business in an industry uses the same process.