It is very important that you do your own due diligence on client companies before committing to joining their board of directors.

Questions you should address include: 

• How is the company run?
• Can I add genuine value?
• What is expected of me?
• Are there any potential conflicts?
• Can I check the bona fides of the company and its officers independently?
• Can I see the last set of audited accounts?
• Are there any material issues that may affect my decision to accept a Non-Executive Director role?
• Will it restrict me from taking other Non-Executive Director roles?
• Will I enjoy it?
• Number of board meetings, travel required etc…?
• How am I remunerated?
• Term of engagement?