“What should your business do next to level up?”
This quiz will determine your what your business should do next to level up.The quiz taker will discover if their business should capitalize on a new opportunity, resolve a problem, or support a business strategy. Use this quiz template for your business coaching practice to better understand your clients and generate leads.
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Quiz Transcript
What should your business do next to level up?
Take this needs assessment quiz to determine if your business should capitalize on a new opportunity, resolve a problem, or support a business strategy.
Have you prepared an ideal vision and mission objectives - including measures so you’ll know when you’ve arrived?
Yes, it’s a living document.
We’ve got something written, but no one ever looks at it.
No, but we probably should.
1 / 7
Which statement best describes your business right now?
A specific problem keeps cropping up and it’s holding back potential business growth.
We have several business growth opportunities – we need to decide which one to take.
We’re ready to take our business to the next level but need to be strategic about it.
2 / 7
Has your company completed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis to determine areas of success as well as areas of concern?
Yes, we did an in-depth analysis within the last 3 years.
Yes, but our business has changed a lot since then.
No, but if it’s not on the books for this year it should be.
3 / 7
Are you tracking productivity via metrics at all levels?
Did someone say metrics? We love to track all the metrics, it’s how we decide our quarterly goals.
We track metrics for key areas directly related to our quarterly goals.
We track some metrics, but it’s hard to be consistent
4 / 7
Which statement best describes your current business situation?
We’re functional, but there’s a significant gap between where we are and where we want to be.
We’ve got cash in reserve and systems in place, we’re ready to take things to the next level.
Business is going well and we’ve got extra cash in reserve.
5 / 7
Which statement is the MOST true about how your business solves problems?
We try to reframe the problem to make sure we’re solving the right problem.
We brainstorm solutions and move forward on the one that makes the most sense right now.
We reframe the problem and rethink the goal before coming up with a problem solving strategy.
6 / 7
Have you ever worked with a business strategist before?
Yes, I’ve worked with a strategist and they were super helpful!
I’ve thought about it, but haven’t made the leap yet.
No thanks. Why would I need to do that?
I’ve tried working with a strategist, but they weren’t very helpful.
7 / 7
Congratulations! You’re ready to take on a new opportunity!
It sounds like your business is ready to take on a new opportunity!
You’ve set yourself up well and your hard work has paid off. You may even have an opportunity or two… or more on your list.
It’s time to review your larger business goals. Whichever opportunity you pursue should get you closer to one of those larger business goals.
While you’ve set yourself up to capitalize on an opportunity – be clear about the outcome you’re looking for first. And be ready to confidently jump in feet first knowing that your company is ready for growth!
3 Business Strategy Tips
1. Conduct a SWOT analysis.
Before you decide on a new strategy, use the SWOT analysis to assess your organization’s current position. You can only see how far you’ve come if you know where you started!
You’ll likely be left with a long list of potential actions. Develop some of your ideas further before you ruthlessly prune and prioritize your list.
You’ll end up with a clearer vision for your business. And understand which ideas to focus your time and money on.
2. Outline tactics to achieve goals.
Once you’ve done your SWOT analysis and prioritized your action list, it’s time to outline your tactics. Practically speaking, how will you accomplish your goals?
Many strategists recommend selecting up to three goals per quarter. Each of those goals could have up to five tactics. Tactics are the specific tasks you’ll need to complete to achieve a goal.
While it sounds like a lot of work, defining your tactics frees you and your team to only work on tasks that are directly tied to an outcome. It increases productivity by providing extreme clarity. Isn’t that the dream!?
3. Create a plan for allocating resources to achieve the desired outcome.
It’s easy to decide where to allocate resources when you’ve set clear goals. You’ll apply resources to the tactics – those directly tied to your goals. However, if resources are limited, your tactics may be aspirational.
You may need to prioritize your tactics. And apply the available time and money to the tactics with the greatest impact on your goal.
It’s easy to create a strategic plan that looks successful on paper. But it’s only when you allocate resources to implement the plan that you’ll start to see real results. Bringing in a business strategist to review your plan, offer insights, and make resource allocation recommendations will help your business level up faster. Often an objective set of eyes is just what your business needs. Hiring a qualified business strategist will help you do that.
Hi👋, I’m Jacob Ross!
I’m a business strategist who’s helped dozens of companies capitalize on opportunities and bring their vision to life!
I’ve got a degree from Business School, and I’ve been a strategist for over a decade. I specialize in assessments and designing strategies to fill the gaps, making your company or organization even more profitable.
I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your business. And there’s nothing I love more than fist-bumping my clients when they crush their big goals!
Looking for some quick wins to get a better business strategy?
1. Check out my Business Unlocked podcast. I sit down with leading business strategists every other week to talk about unlocking your business's true potential. And I’m all about providing you with actionable insights based on your questions and feedback.
2. Follow me on LinkedIn. Follow me for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.
3. Hop on a free 15-minute strategy call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to bring your business closer to your vision!
And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you a FREE copy of my latest eBook, Business Unlocked, and all sorts of other valuable resources!
Finally! It’s time to focus on solving that pressing problem!
Congrats! You’re finally in a position to solve the problem that’s caused your team’s productivity to slow down.
You and your team have most likely worked hard to solve some sticky problems over the past quarter (or longer). You’ve had to ignore this other problem – even though it’s caused some productivity issues.
And now, it’s go time for solving that pressing issue. It’s time to redefine the problem. While you were busy solving your last problem, this one may have changed. Once you’ve got clarity around the situation you can start the problem-solving process.
Your team will be enjoying smoother workflows and greater productivity before you know it!
3 Business Strategy Tips
1. Conduct a SWOT analysis.
Before you decide on a new strategy, use the SWOT analysis to assess your organization’s current position. You can only see how far you’ve come if you know where you started!
You’ll likely be left with a long list of potential actions. Develop some of your ideas further before you ruthlessly prune and prioritize your list.
You’ll end up with a clearer vision for your business. And understand which ideas to focus your time and money on.
2. Outline tactics to achieve goals.
Once you’ve done your SWOT analysis and prioritized your action list, it’s time to outline your tactics. Practically speaking, how will you accomplish your goals?
Many strategists recommend selecting up to three goals per quarter. Each of those goals could have up to five tactics. Tactics are the specific tasks you’ll need to complete to achieve a goal.
While it sounds like a lot of work, defining your tactics frees you and your team to only work on tasks that are directly tied to an outcome. It increases productivity by providing extreme clarity. Isn’t that the dream!?
3. Create a plan for allocating resources to achieve the desired outcome.
It’s easy to decide where to allocate resources when you’ve set clear goals. You’ll apply resources to the tactics – those directly tied to your goals. However, if resources are limited, your tactics may be aspirational.
You may need to prioritize your tactics. And apply the available time and money to the tactics with the greatest impact on your goal.
It’s easy to create a strategic plan that looks successful on paper. But it’s only when you allocate resources to implement the plan that you’ll start to see real results. Bringing in a business strategist to review your plan, offer insights, and make resource allocation recommendations will help your business level up faster. Often an objective set of eyes is just what your business needs. Hiring a qualified business strategist will help you do that.
Hi👋, I’m Jacob Ross!
I’m a business strategist who’s helped dozens of companies capitalize on opportunities and bring their vision to life!
I’ve got a degree from Business School, and I’ve been a strategist for over a decade. I specialize in assessments and designing strategies to fill the gaps, making your company or organization even more profitable.
I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your business. And there’s nothing I love more than fist-bumping my clients when they crush their big goals!
Looking for some quick wins to get a better business strategy?
1. Check out my Business Unlocked podcast. I sit down with leading business strategists every other week to talk about unlocking your business's true potential. And I’m all about providing you with actionable insights based on your questions and feedback.
2. Follow me on LinkedIn. Follow me for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.
3. Hop on a free 15-minute strategy call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to bring your business closer to your vision!
And be sure to check your inbox, because I’ll be sending you a FREE copy of my latest eBook, Business Unlocked, and all sorts of other valuable resources!
It's go time! You should focus on business strategy.
Well done! Your business is healthy and you’re ready to level up.
A long-term strategic plan is your next play. This may take some time. And the growth that comes from next-level strategies may break some systems that you worked hard to create.
But when you take the time to develop and execute a solid, competitive strategy it’s possible to make profits that generate an above average return. And it’ll be worth the effort when you start seeing those next level results!
3 Business Strategy Tips
1. Conduct a SWOT analysis.
Before you decide on a new strategy, use the SWOT analysis to assess your organization’s current position. You can only see how far you’ve come if you know where you started!
You’ll likely be left with a long list of potential actions. Develop some of your ideas further before you ruthlessly prune and prioritize your list.
You’ll end up with a clearer vision for your business. And understand which ideas to focus your time and money on.
2. Outline tactics to achieve goals.
Once you’ve done your SWOT analysis and prioritized your action list, it’s time to outline your tactics. Practically speaking, how will you accomplish your goals?
Many strategists recommend selecting up to three goals per quarter. Each of those goals could have up to five tactics. Tactics are the specific tasks you’ll need to complete to achieve a goal.
While it sounds like a lot of work, defining your tactics frees you and your team to only work on tasks that are directly tied to an outcome. It increases productivity by providing extreme clarity. Isn’t that the dream!?
3. Create a plan for allocating resources to achieve the desired outcome.
It’s easy to decide where to allocate resources when you’ve set clear goals. You’ll apply resources to the tactics – those directly tied to your goals. However, if resources are limited, your tactics may be aspirational.
You may need to prioritize your tactics. And apply the available time and money to the tactics with the greatest impact on your goal.
It’s easy to create a strategic plan that looks successful on paper. But it’s only when you allocate resources to implement the plan that you’ll start to see real results. Bringing in a business strategist to review your plan, offer insights, and make resource allocation recommendations will help your business level up faster. Often an objective set of eyes is just what your business needs. Hiring a qualified business strategist will help you do that.
Hi👋, I’m Jacob Ross!
I’m a business strategist who’s helped dozens of companies capitalize on opportunities and bring their vision to life!
I’ve got a degree from Business School, and I’ve been a strategist for over a decade. I specialize in assessments and designing strategies to fill the gaps, making your company or organization even more profitable.
I can give you the tools you need to succeed with your business. And there’s nothing I love more than fist-bumping my clients when they crush their big goals!
Looking for some quick wins to get a better business strategy?
1. Check out my Business Unlocked podcast. I sit down with leading business strategists every other week to talk about unlocking your business's true potential. And I’m all about providing you with actionable insights based on your questions and feedback.
2. Follow me on LinkedIn. Follow me for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.
3. Hop on a free 15-minute strategy call with me! I’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to bring your business closer to your vision!