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Cashflow & Growth Assessment

Get a clearer view of where your business stands today and what to focus on next.  This short Cashflow & Growth Assessment will help identify the areas that may be affecting your cash flow, growth, profitability, planning, and confidence as a business owner.  Once you complete it, I will review your answers and send you your results with a practical next-step plan by email.  Your plan may include simple actions you can take on your own, or a recommendation for the best next step if you need more support, such as a business review session, a free 15 minute call, or the CEO Accelerator.  It should take about 5 minutes to complete.  Inge Madden Founder | Madden True North Advisory

Click below to start your Business Clarity Scorecard.  Answer as honestly as you can. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will help me give you more useful feedback and a practical next-step plan.

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Question 1 of 10

How long have you been in business? 

A

Less than 1 year

B

1-3 years

C

3-5 years

D

More than 5 years

Question 2 of 10

Approximately what is your average monthly revenue?

(Select all that apply)
A

Under R50,000

B

R50,000 - R100,000

C

R100,000 - R250,000

D

R250,000 - R500,000

E

R500,000+

F

It varies significantly / I'm not sure

Question 3 of 10

Which THREE areas are creating the biggest challenge in your business right now?

A

Consistent Sales and leads

B

Cash flow

C

Profitability/ Pricing

D

Tax/ Accounting/ Compliance

E

Paying myself consistently

F

Managing Expenses

G

Systems & Processes

H

Team Delegation

I

Knowing what to focus on next

J

Growing without losing control

Question 4 of 10

How up to date are your bookkeeping and financial records?

A

Fully up to date

B

Usually about a month behind

C

Several months behind

D

I'm not sure

E

I don't currently have proper bookkeeping/ accounts

Question 5 of 10

How would you describe the financial information and support you currently receive?

A

I receive regular reports, understand them and use them to make decisions

B

I receive reports, but don't really understand or use them

C

My accountant/bookkeeper mainly handles tax and compliance

D

I only hear from my accountant when something is due

E

Communication/reporting is inconsistent

F

I don't currently have an accountant/bookkeeper

Question 6 of 10

Which statement best describes your cash flow?

A

Predictable and under control

B

Generally okay, but occasionally tight

C

Up and down — some good months, some stressful

D

Sales are coming in, but cash is constantly tight

E

I regularly use personal money/debt to cover the business

F

I'm not really sure where my cash goes

Question 7 of 10

Which of these can you confidently answer today? (Select all that apply.)

A

My monthly break-even number

B

How much profit the business actually makes

C

Which products/services are most profitable

D

How much I can safely pay myself

E

What my cash position is likely to be over the next 2–3 months

F

How much I need to set aside for tax/VAT

G

None of these confidently

Question 8 of 10

As the owner, how are you currently paying yourself?

A

A consistent salary/draw that the business can comfortably afford

B

A regular amount, but cash can become tight

C

Whatever is available that month

D

Occasionally

E

I'm not currently paying myself

F

I sometimes put my own money into the business

Question 9 of 10

What would you most like to achieve in your business over the next 12 months — and what do you think is currently standing in the way?

Question 10 of 10

If we identify something during your assessment that is holding the business back, which best describes you right now?

A

I'm ready to make changes and would like support implementing them

B

I'm ready to make changes but want to understand my options first

C

I know I need help, but budget/timing may be a challenge

D

I'm mainly gathering information at this stage

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