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Business Runs Without Owner Checklist
Could Your Business Run Without You? — A 5-Minute Owner Dependence Test
If your business stops when you stop, you do not really own a business — you own a job. Owner dependence is one of the biggest reasons small businesses sell for less than expected, and it is also why so many owners never get a proper holiday.
This quick self-test takes about five minutes. Answer each question honestly to get a score that shows how much your business relies on you, then use the three quick wins to start freeing up your time and making the business more valuable.
What’s inside
- A short scored questionnaire on decisions, customers, knowledge and systems
- What your score means for business value and your own workload
- Three quick wins to reduce owner dependence in the next 90 days
Who it’s for
Busy owner-operators who want more time off, a business that runs smoothly without them, or a higher sale price one day.
General guidance only — not legal, tax or financial advice.