1) My business can run smoothly for a week without me.

2) I have clear systems/SOPs my team can follow.

3) Most client relationships do not depend on me personally.

4) Clients don’t depend on me personally for satisfaction.

5) My team makes operational decisions without my approval.

6) If I took a 30-day vacation, revenue would stay steady.

9) KPIs are tracked weekly and shared with my team.

10) Our financials are current and reconciled each month.

11) Sales and fulfillment follow documented processes.

12) We have at least two months of operating cash reserves.

13) Our margins are healthy and improving.

14) Customer concentration risk is low (no single client > 30%).

15) We have an updated org chart and documented roles.

16) We separate owner salary from business profit.

17) Our business could be valued based on systems, not just me.

18) The business could operate independently of me for 90 days.

19) We have a leadership team that runs day-to-day operations.

20) Legal, tax, and insurance compliance are all current.

21) We have a clear growth or exit strategy within the next 1–2 years.