Free · 10 questions · 2 minutes

How much of your business still runs through you?

The Scale Trap Scorecard measures the four habits that decide whether growth brings freedom or pressure. Answer honestly. You’ll see your score, your weakest area, and what to fix first.

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01I can see our cash position for each of the next 13 weeks.
02We review a short set of key numbers every week, at the same time.
03We usually spot a cash gap weeks before it hits.
04My team makes routine decisions without checking with me first.
05Everyone knows who owns each major decision, and the limits of their authority.
06The same questions rarely come back to me twice.
07We have three or fewer company priorities this quarter, and the team can name them.
08Each priority has one owner and a due date.
09The business could run for two weeks without me and nothing important would stall.
10Pricing rules, key customer knowledge, and approvals are written down where others can use them.

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About the Scorecard

Questions.

What is the Scale Trap Scorecard?

A free, 10-question self-assessment for owners of growing businesses. It measures four areas from The Scale Map: cash visibility, decision ownership, priorities, and owner dependence.

How long does it take?

About two minutes. You see your score right away.

What do I get at the end?

An overall score, a score for each of the four areas, your weakest area, and a 30-day plan to start fixing it. If you want an interpretation, send your score to Mike through the contact form.

Who is it for?

Owners and leaders of growing companies, and the fractional executives, CPAs, and advisors who work with them. Many advisors send it to clients before a first meeting.