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Are You Ready for Fractional CFO Support?

This 2-minute scorecard will help you understand whether your business might benefit from Fractional CFO guidance. There’s no pass or fail here! This is simply a clarity check.

For each statement, select:
Rarely | Sometimes | Often

1. Cash flow clarity

How often does this happen?

Cash feels tight even when sales look strong.

Rarely Sometimes Often

Big payments (taxes, payroll, loan payments, GST/HST, repairs) catch us off guard. Rarely Sometimes Often

We’re unsure how much cash is “safe to spend” without stress later. Rarely Sometimes Often

We rely on our line of credit more than we’d like, without a clear plan to reduce it. Rarely Sometimes Often

2. Using your numbers to make decisions

How often does this happen?

Financial reports arrive too late to really help with decisions.

Rarely Sometimes Often

We review reports but still feel unclear on what changed or why. Rarely Sometimes Often

We find ourselves making decisions without really using the numbers. Rarely Sometimes Often

Meetings about the numbers lead to debates instead of decision-making. Rarely Sometimes Often

3. Understanding profitability

How often does this happen?

We’re not sure which services, products, or jobs are the most profitable.

Rarely Sometimes Often

We’re busy, but profits aren’t improving the way we expected. Rarely Sometimes Often

We suspect pricing may need to change, but we’re not sure what or by how much. Rarely Sometimes Often

We don’t have clear targets for gross margins or profitability. Rarely Sometimes Often

4. Planning for growth

How often does this happen?

Hiring decisions feel risky or unclear.

Rarely Sometimes Often

We’re unsure how much work we can take on without straining operations or cash. Rarely Sometimes Often

We make big decisions (expansion, hiring, equipment, pricing) without comparing options. Rarely Sometimes Often

We don’t have a clear financial plan for the next 3–6 months. Rarely Sometimes Often

5. Owner pay & taxes

How often does this happen?

Owner pay happens when money is available rather than through a plan.

Rarely Sometimes Often

GST or payroll remittances create stress or last-minute surprises. Rarely Sometimes Often

Our shareholder loan balance or dividends become a surprise at tax time. Rarely Sometimes Often

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