In order to be successful, you need to ask the right questions and answer them truthfully.
Planning
Do you know what direction your company is going and how to get there?
Do your employees and family understand and support your vision?
Does your budgeting process support your plans?
Are you knowledgeable in evaluating strategic alliances?
Competitive Edge
How much revenue should a company of your size be earning?
Are you using best practices in your workflow process?
How does your performance compare to your competitors?
Do you know what it takes to improve your performance and increase profits?
Financial Resources
Can your financial resources support the growth that you want to achieve?
Does your operating budget compensate you first?
Do your billing and invoice procedures facilitate immediate cash flow?
Management
Is your accounting system providing the information you need?
What KPI-key performance indicators should you be watching?
How should you calculate pricing and allocate costs?
Do your policies, practices & procedures provide management control?
Employee Relations
Are your compensation plans helping you achieve your goals?
Do you have written, workable policies and procedures?
Are your hiring practices matching the right person to the right job?
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