| Identifying the best private equity database is an | | | | to answer any problems or questions that you might |
| easy process once you fully understand what to look | | | | have while using the resource. |
| for and determine what will fit best for both you and | | | | - What bonuses are offered though the initial |
| your team. While there are various types and | | | | purchase of the database? Professional database |
| versions of databases, directories and listings of PE | | | | designers wil often offer or include additional |
| and buyout firms, there are numerous shared | | | | database packages at a special discount. Always |
| similarities that can be compared to determine and | | | | take into account these discounts and offers before |
| identify the highest quality database. The following | | | | making your final decision. |
| article is aimed at presenting insightful tips on how to | | | | - Free updates? For database or directory |
| identify the best private equity database. | | | | resources of private equity fund lists, websites will |
| Use the following helpful tips and techniques to help | | | | often offer a certain number of free updates to the |
| determine which PE or buyout firm database will be | | | | database which you have purchased. These |
| best for you: | | | | updates not only include new contacts that are |
| - Determine which type of database resource you | | | | added to the list, but include changes to physical |
| would personally like to use: 1) membership based | | | | addresses, websites, key personnel within the firm |
| website access 2) Excel based spreadsheet | | | | along with their office number, cell number and |
| (Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses) | | | | personal e-mail. |
| - What is the total amount of PE firms listed? | | | | These listed tips and techniques are only a few of |
| - When was the latest update? Release date? | | | | the helpful tips and techniques which you should use |
| - What kind of user support does the website | | | | to help you identify and determine which is the best |
| offer? Often, professional websites will offer | | | | PE database. |
| services such as "click to chat" or technical support | | | | |