Recently, there’s been a lot of talk on LinkedIn and other business forums about the importance for businesses to document their processes — and that’s a really good thing. (I’m not just biased ...

Mikeie Reiland is a staff writer for Education at Forbes Advisor. Before coming to Forbes Advisor, he wrote magazine journalism for publications like the Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, and Gravy.

Start by evaluating the project’s website, white paper and roadmap. A professional website and clear, realistic goals often indicate legitimacy, while vague or overpromising statements are red flags.