THE 7-MINUTE BUSINESS FIRE DRILL
Most business owners don't know which financial fires are burning — until it's too late. Answer 12 honest questions. Get your Fire Readiness Score in under 7 minutes.
"Revenue is vanity. Cash is oxygen."
1. Do you sometimes struggle to cover payroll or bills — even when revenue is coming in?
2. Do you have less than 8 weeks of cash reserves in the bank right now?
3. Are you invoicing clients monthly instead of weekly?
4. Do you have outstanding invoices more than 30 days overdue?
"Busy does not mean profitable."
1. Are there recurring subscriptions or vendor contracts you haven't reviewed in 6+ months?
2. Have your prices stayed the same for 12 months or more?
3. Are you "busy but broke" — revenue looks fine but cash isn't growing?
4. Do you lack a clear picture of your profit margin on each product or service?
"Surprise bill. IRS penalties. No reserves."
1. Were you surprised by your last tax bill?
2. Do you lack a formal, proactive tax strategy?
3. Have you NOT had a tax planning conversation with your CPA in the last 12 months?
4. Do you think you're paying more in taxes than you should be?
"These are proven fire suppressors. Give yourself credit."
1. Are you already working with a non-bank alternative lender?
2. Do you get your Workers' Comp premiums audited annually?
3. Have you completed a Cost Segregation Study?
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🔥 Fire #1 — Cash Flow Crisis
🔥 Fire #2 — Profit Leaks
🔥 Fire #3 — Tax Time Bomb
⭐ Bonus — Fire Suppressors