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How sale-ready is your business?

Answer 15 focused questions across five areas. Your score is generated in this browser and no business details are requested.

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Answer based on the business as it operates today. Choose Mostly where the position is broadly in place, or I'm not sure where you need more information.

01Financial Readiness

1.Are your financial records current, organised and available for review?

2.Can you clearly explain the recent financial performance of the business?

3.Are personal, one-off or non-business costs identified separately from normal operations?

02Business Independence

4.Could day-to-day operations continue if you stepped away for a period?

5.Is critical knowledge shared with capable people rather than held only by you?

6.Are key customer, supplier and team relationships supported by more than one person?

03Documentation & Risk

7.Are the most important systems and processes documented in a practical form?

8.Are key agreements, records and business information organised and accessible?

9.Are known operational, compliance or contractual risks being actively managed?

04Operations & Marketability

10.Could a buyer understand how the business works without relying solely on your explanation?

11.Is it clear why customers choose the business and how demand is generated?

12.Are key operating measures, systems and responsibilities visible in the business?

05Sale Preparation & Potential

13.Can you describe credible growth opportunities a buyer could assess?

14.Have you considered the questions a buyer may ask before entering a sale process?

15.Do you have a practical plan for the areas that may need work before going to market?

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