Startup Readiness Assessment™ | Lens of Grace Advisory
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Startup
Readiness Assessment™

Is your business ready to grow — or are there foundational gaps holding it back? Answer 12 questions and find out where you stand across the six dimensions that determine startup success.

6
Dimensions
12
Questions
5 min
To complete
For SBEAP Participants  ·  Founders  ·  Small Business Owners  ·  Non-Healthcare Organizations

Rate each statement 1–5 based on how honestly it describes your business right now. 1 = Strongly disagree  /  5 = Strongly agree. Be honest — the most useful results come from accuracy, not optimism.

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Clarity Market Financial Operations Founder Growth Results
Section 1 of 6

Business Clarity

Do you know precisely what problem you solve, for whom, and why they should choose you?

Question 01 / 12
I can clearly explain in one sentence what problem my business solves and for whom.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 02 / 12
I know exactly who my ideal customer is — their situation, what they need, and why they would pay me.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Section 2 of 6

Market Validation

Has the market confirmed that real people will pay for what you're building — or are you still working from assumptions?

Question 03 / 12
I have paying customers or committed buyers — not just interest or positive feedback.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 04 / 12
I have tested my product or service in the real market and received direct feedback from actual buyers.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Section 3 of 6

Financial Structure

Do you have a clear, sustainable financial model — or are you operating without full visibility into your numbers?

Question 05 / 12
I understand my pricing, margins, and what it takes to be profitable — and I price accordingly.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 06 / 12
I track revenue, expenses, and cash flow consistently — and I know my financial position at any given time.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Section 4 of 6

Operational Systems

Can your business deliver consistently — or does everything depend on you personally doing every task?

Question 07 / 12
I have documented systems for delivering my product or service consistently — not just informal processes in my head.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 08 / 12
My business could continue to operate if I stepped away for a week — without everything falling apart.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Section 5 of 6

Founder Capacity

Are you operating with the focus, discipline, and follow-through that building a sustainable business actually requires?

Question 09 / 12
I have dedicated, protected time each week to work on the business — and I actually use it consistently.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 10 / 12
I follow through consistently on my business priorities — not just when it's convenient or when I feel motivated.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Section 6 of 6

Growth Readiness

Do you have a clear path forward — or are you hoping growth will figure itself out?

Question 11 / 12
I have a clear, specific next step for growing this business — and I know exactly what I'm working toward this month.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Question 12 / 12
I know what is currently the single biggest constraint on my growth — and I am actively working to remove it.
Strongly DisagreeStrongly Agree
Final Step

Where should we send your results?

Your Startup Readiness Assessment™
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Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

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Upgrade to a Startup Diagnostic ($250–$750) — a focused session where Oscar reviews your results, identifies your top 3 growth constraints, and builds a personalized 90-day action plan. Most SBEAP clients start here before committing to a coaching program.

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