Basic Business Assessment Toolkit - Enterprise and Supplier Development

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Company Name

Name and Surname *

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Last

Email *

Entrepreneurial Foundations Assessment

Please rate the following areas by how strongly you agree or disagree with them.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business.	There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business. Strongly Disagree	There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business. Disagree	There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business. Neutral	There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business. Agree	There is a descriptive value proposition for the product/ service offering of our business. Strongly Agree
The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in.	The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in. Strongly Disagree	The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in. Disagree	The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in. Neutral	The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in. Agree	The founding team has a significant number of years experience in the main industry that the company is working in. Strongly Agree
The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing.	The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing. Strongly Disagree	The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing. Disagree	The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing. Neutral	The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing. Agree	The company gets regular feedback from its customers on how the products/services are performing. Strongly Agree
A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted.	A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted. Strongly Disagree	A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted. Disagree	A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted. Neutral	A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted. Agree	A sales prospecting list has been drawn up and is being followed and contacted. Strongly Agree
Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established.	Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established. Strongly Disagree	Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established. Disagree	Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established. Neutral	Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established. Agree	Key Partnerships in the business have been formally established. Strongly Agree
All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented.	All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented. Strongly Disagree	All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented. Disagree	All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented. Neutral	All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented. Agree	All pricing in the company on products and services has been formally documented. Strongly Agree
The companies delivery process has been formalised.	The companies delivery process has been formalised. Strongly Disagree	The companies delivery process has been formalised. Disagree	The companies delivery process has been formalised. Neutral	The companies delivery process has been formalised. Agree	The companies delivery process has been formalised. Strongly Agree
Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked.	Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked. Strongly Disagree	Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked. Disagree	Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked. Neutral	Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked. Agree	Strategic and operational targets are aligned and tracked. Strongly Agree
All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented.	All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented. Strongly Disagree	All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented. Disagree	All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented. Neutral	All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented. Agree	All anticipated costs have been calculated and documented. Strongly Agree
The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business.	The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business. Strongly Disagree	The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business. Disagree	The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business. Neutral	The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business. Agree	The founding team has similar values and aspirations in the business. Strongly Agree
The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business.	The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business. Strongly Disagree	The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business. Disagree	The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business. Neutral	The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business. Agree	The founding team dedicates an above average amount of time to working on the business. Strongly Agree
The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers.	The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers. Strongly Disagree	The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers. Disagree	The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers. Neutral	The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers. Agree	The company has sold the same type of products/services to three or more different customers. Strongly Agree

What was the turnover for the company in the latest financial year? *

How many employees did the company have for the latest financial year? (copy) *

What was the turnover for the company in the previous financial year? *

How many employees did the company have for the previous financial year? *

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Name and Surname *

First

Last

Company Name

Email *

How would you rate the following areas:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Creativity is important for my business to succeed.	Creativity is important for my business to succeed. Strongly Disagree	Creativity is important for my business to succeed. Disagree	Creativity is important for my business to succeed. Neutral	Creativity is important for my business to succeed. Agree	Creativity is important for my business to succeed. Strongly Agree
I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best.	I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best. Strongly Disagree	I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best. Disagree	I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best. Neutral	I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best. Agree	I often run experiments in my business to determine what would work best. Strongly Agree
I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients.	I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients. Strongly Disagree	I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients. Disagree	I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients. Neutral	I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients. Agree	I have a strong sense of empathy when meeting with business prospects or clients. Strongly Agree
Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business.	Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business. Strongly Disagree	Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business. Disagree	Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business. Neutral	Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business. Agree	Problem solving is crucial to the success of our business. Strongly Agree
I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months.	I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months. Strongly Disagree	I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months. Disagree	I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months. Neutral	I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months. Agree	I have actively used persuasion in dealing with business stakeholders and/or customers over the past three months. Strongly Agree
Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business.	Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business. Strongly Disagree	Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business. Disagree	Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business. Neutral	Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business. Agree	Self-discipline in business habits is important for the success of my business. Strongly Agree
Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities.	Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities. Strongly Disagree	Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities. Disagree	Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities. Neutral	Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities. Agree	Over the past three months I have often taken initiative in business activities. Strongly Agree
I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis.	I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis. Strongly Disagree	I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis. Disagree	I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis. Neutral	I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis. Agree	I purposefully spend time reflecting about the business on a regular basis. Strongly Agree
I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually.	I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually. Strongly Disagree	I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually. Disagree	I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually. Neutral	I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually. Agree	I am regularly creating something in the business, either physically or virtually. Strongly Agree
I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business.	I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business. Strongly Disagree	I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business. Disagree	I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business. Neutral	I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business. Agree	I have a strong ability to experiment by doing new things in the business. Strongly Agree
Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers.	Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers. Strongly Disagree	Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers. Disagree	Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers. Neutral	Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers. Agree	Over the past three months I have often demonstrated empathy in conversations with potential customers. Strongly Agree
I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business.	I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business. Strongly Disagree	I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business. Disagree	I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business. Neutral	I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business. Agree	I demonstrate strong problem solving skills in running the business. Strongly Agree
Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business.	Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business. Strongly Disagree	Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business. Disagree	Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business. Neutral	Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business. Agree	Reflection is an important skill to have in running a business. Strongly Agree
I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us.	I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us. Strongly Disagree	I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us. Disagree	I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us. Neutral	I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us. Agree	I consider myself good at persuading people to do things or buy from us. Strongly Agree
I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits.	I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits. Strongly Disagree	I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits. Disagree	I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits. Neutral	I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits. Agree	I am self-disciplined in performing daily business habits. Strongly Agree
For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative.	For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative. Strongly Disagree	For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative. Disagree	For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative. Neutral	For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative. Agree	For the business to succeed it is important for me any my staff to take initiative. Strongly Agree
I consider myself to be creative in my business activities.	I consider myself to be creative in my business activities. Strongly Disagree	I consider myself to be creative in my business activities. Disagree	I consider myself to be creative in my business activities. Neutral	I consider myself to be creative in my business activities. Agree	I consider myself to be creative in my business activities. Strongly Agree
I think trying new things is an important business skill.	I think trying new things is an important business skill. Strongly Disagree	I think trying new things is an important business skill. Disagree	I think trying new things is an important business skill. Neutral	I think trying new things is an important business skill. Agree	I think trying new things is an important business skill. Strongly Agree
Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business.	Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business. Strongly Disagree	Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business. Disagree	Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business. Neutral	Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business. Agree	Empathy is an important skill to have when running a business. Strongly Agree
I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months.	I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months. Strongly Disagree	I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months. Disagree	I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months. Neutral	I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months. Agree	I have solved a few problems in our business over the past three months. Strongly Agree
Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits.	Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits. Strongly Disagree	Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits. Disagree	Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits. Neutral	Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits. Agree	Over the past three months I have regularly set time aside for reflection as part of my business or personal habits. Strongly Agree
Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business.	Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business. Strongly Disagree	Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business. Disagree	Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business. Neutral	Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business. Agree	Persuasion is an important skill to have in sales and business. Strongly Agree
I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months.	I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months. Strongly Disagree	I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months. Disagree	I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months. Neutral	I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months. Agree	I have shown a high degree of self-discipline in my business habits over the past three months. Strongly Agree
I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen.	I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen. Strongly Disagree	I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen. Disagree	I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen. Neutral	I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen. Agree	I consider myself as someone who takes initiative to make things happen. Strongly Agree