Stage 2 of 5

Prepare

Why this stage matters

Each stage answers one question. A buyer will ask the same question later, so the answer you build here is the one you will show them.

Prepare

The owner's question

Can I prove what I say about this business?

What happens

You close your books every month and build a bridge from your P&L to your tax return. You install the operating rhythm: a Strategic Vision Plan, a Role Map, a weekly Scorecard and a Weekly Sync.

The gate to Improve

The Books and The Team at 1 or better, and twelve weeks of Scorecard history.

Conditions you will be asked to confirm:

Twelve weeks of Scorecard history?

Stage 1: Plan Stage 3: Improve