It is useful to quantify - please read on to estimate your opportunities

What is the specific (or more general) business challenge which you want to address?

There are essentially 7 key functions in any business. Quantifying these can help identify where 'root-cause' problems lie. We list them below. You may wish to score your business performance (x/5, where x if larger is better) to see where your 'Opportunities for Business Improvement' can be found:

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS IN BUSINESS

1 - Winning                         work / sales

2 - Acquiring                       materials & services

3 - Making                           your product / service available to customers

4 - Providing                       customer service / support

5 - Controlling                     cash flows

6 - Setting                            strategic direction & goals

7 - Developing                     accumulated assets

If you have self-scored less than 4/5 in any of the above you should consult us about what to improve first. If you have any scores less than 3 you should talk to us soon. If you scored less than 2 contact us urgently! Dealing effectively with opportunities for improvement can help re-vitalise a business.

What is your best next move?