BUSINESS DIAGNOSTIC | Proventure

1. When you start your day, how clear are you on what needs your attention?

My day is mostly shaped by what comes up or needs immediate attention

I have a general idea of what I want to get done

I usually know my key tasks for the day

I start with clear priorities and focus on what will make the biggest difference

2. How do you stay on top of your business finances?

I’m still getting into the habit of tracking everything

I check in from time to time, but not consistently

I keep track of income and expenses

I regularly review my numbers and use them to guide decisions

3. How consistent is the way you run your business day-to-day?

My days can vary a lot depending on what’s happening

I try to keep some structure, but it’s not always consistent

I have a few routines that help keep things steady

I follow clear routines and ways of working that keep things running smoothly

4. How would you describe the experience customers have with your business?

It can vary depending on the situation or day

I aim to give a good experience, but haven’t fully defined it

I try to make sure customers have a positive experience

I’ve thought through the experience and aim to deliver it consistently

5. When challenges come up, how do you usually handle them?

I deal with them as they happen and move on

I fix them, but don’t always revisit them later

I fix them and think about how to avoid them next time

I fix them and make changes so the same issue is less likely to happen again

6. How do you feel about how you use your time?

I stay busy, but it can feel like I’m always catching up

I get things done, but not always in the best way

I use my time fairly well most days

I’m intentional with my time and focus on what matters most

7. How do you approach decisions in your business?

I often delay decisions or go with what feels easiest

I try different approaches to see what works

I take time to think things through before deciding

I make decisions based on experience, results, and what I’ve learned over time

8. Which best describes how your business currently operates?

The business depends on me for almost everything

I’m focused on keeping things running day-to-day

I’m starting to build structure beyond just my own effort

I’m working towards a business that can grow beyond just me

9. How clear are you on what brings results in your business?

I’m still figuring that out

I have some ideas, but nothing clear yet

I have a general sense of what works

I can clearly see which activities bring the best results

10. How often do you reflect on what’s happening in your business?

I don’t often take time to reflect

I reflect occasionally, usually when something stands out

I reflect from time to time and adjust

I regularly review what’s working and what can improve

11. When things are quieter than usual, how do you respond?

I tend to wait for things to pick up again

I think about what I could do, but don’t always act

I try a few things to bring in more business

I actively look for ways to attract customers and improve results

12. How do you feel about growing your business?

I’m unsure how to grow it

I have some ideas, but not much clarity

I feel reasonably confident I can grow it

I feel confident because I understand what drives growth

13. How aware are you of areas you could improve?

I haven’t really thought about it yet

I have a general idea

I know where I could improve

I actively work on improving those areas

14. How often do you think about the future of your business?

I mainly focus on what needs to be done today

I think a little ahead, but not in detail

I think a few months ahead

I think ahead and make plans for where I want the business to go

15. How do you use information from your business (sales, bookings, customer habits)?

I haven’t started tracking this yet

I notice patterns, but don’t track them consistently

I track some key things

I review this information and use it to improve decisions

16. How well are you set up to collect useful information?

I’m not collecting much yet

I collect some information, but it’s not organized

I have a basic way of tracking things

I have simple systems (notes, apps, spreadsheets) to track and review regularly

The 2-Minute Business Diagnosis