Free Growth Readiness Scorecard

Where is your growth stuck?

Answer 25 quick questions about your business across strategy, team, marketing, sales and AI. You’ll see your score for each area, your biggest constraint, and three things you can do about it this month.

About 10 minutes25 questionsInstant results
What the scorecard measures

Five areas that decide whether a small business grows

Most growth problems trace back to one of five areas. The scorecard asks five questions about each and shows you which one is holding the others back.

01StrategyA written plan, a clear reason customers choose you, and the numbers you track each week. 02TeamHow much runs through the owner, the right people in the right seats, and accountability. 03MarketingA marketing plan, customer-focused messaging, and knowing what actually brings in customers. 04Sales & LeadsA steady flow of qualified leads, a website that converts, and consistent follow-up. 05AIWhether your team uses AI every week, safely, on work that matters.
How it works

Ten minutes, three steps

  1. Rate 25 statementsScore each from 1 (not true for us) to 5 (completely true). Five statements for each area.
  2. See your resultsYour total out of 125, a score for each area and your growth stage.
  3. Get your next stepsYour biggest constraint and three things you can do about it this month.

The four growth stages

100–125ScalingStrong foundations. Keep your lowest area from becoming the next ceiling.
75–99Growing, but cappedGrowth is happening, but one or two areas limit how far it goes.
50–74StallingEffort isn’t turning into growth; the business leans too heavily on the owner.
25–49StuckThe business runs on the owner’s energy alone. Start with strategy.
Frequently asked questions

About the Growth Scorecard

What is the Growth Readiness Scorecard?

A free, 10-minute self-assessment for small business owners and leaders. It scores your business across strategy, team, marketing, sales and AI, and identifies the one area most likely to be holding your growth back.

How is my score calculated?

You rate 25 statements from 1 to 5. Each of the five areas is scored out of 25, for a total out of 125. Your total places you in one of four growth stages: Scaling, Growing but capped, Stalling or Stuck.

What does my constraint mean?

Your constraint is your lowest-scoring area. Improving it usually lifts the other areas too, so it’s the best place to focus first.

Who is the scorecard for?

Owners and leaders of small businesses, typically with 1 to 100 employees. It was created by Skayle 360 for Massachusetts small businesses, but works for any small business.

Is it really free?

Yes. You enter your name and email to see your results. There’s no obligation to book a call.

How often should I take it?

Every 90 days. Retaking it shows what has improved and whether your constraint has moved.

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