How to Conduct a Criminal Background Check. Part of the series: Small Business Basics. To conduct a criminal background check, get information from the person, get consent from the person to check their background, and send the information to the FBI or a third party. Prepare to pay a fee for a background check with information from a small business owner in this free video on background checks. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/video_4766491_conduct-criminal-background-check.html