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Free Business Health Check India —
36-Point SME Diagnostic Checklist

Complete this 36-point checklist across 6 business domains in 30 minutes. Know exactly which areas of your business need attention — before committing to any consultant or solution.

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Why Start Here

Most Business Problems Are Diagnosed Too Late — or Wrong

A business health check is the fastest way to move from "something isn't working" to "here's what needs to change first." The 36-point checklist below gives you a directional view across all 6 business domains. Where you fail more than 2 checks in a domain, that domain is your priority constraint.

For a scored, benchmarked assessment with root-cause analysis and a prioritised 90-day action plan, IBEAN's structured Level 1 Diagnostic takes 2–5 hours and is conducted by a domain expert.

Financial Health

Finance Score

Gross margin ≥ 25% for manufacturing, ≥ 40% for services

Cash conversion cycle < 60 days

Debtor days < 45 days

Monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) available within 5 business days of month-end

Working capital ratio (current assets / current liabilities) > 1.3

No payroll delays in past 12 months

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, Financial Health is a primary growth constraint.

Operations

Operations Score

Core processes documented (at least SOP for top 5 processes)

Production/delivery metrics tracked weekly (OEE, on-time delivery, quality rate)

Key-person dependency: business can function for 4+ weeks without founder present

Vendor concentration: no single supplier > 40% of critical inputs

Customer concentration: no single customer > 30% of revenue

Inventory ageing reviewed monthly

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, Operations is a primary growth constraint.

Sales & Market

Market Score

Revenue growth ≥ 15% year-on-year (inflation-adjusted)

Sales pipeline tracked with defined stages and conversion rates

Customer acquisition cost (CAC) calculated and declining or stable

Net Revenue Retention (NRR) > 90% for service businesses

At least 2 active new customer acquisition channels

Pricing reviewed and adjusted in past 18 months

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, Sales & Market is a primary growth constraint.

People & HR

HR Score

Attrition rate < 15% for non-seasonal staff

All employment contracts in place and compliant with applicable labour laws

PF, ESIC, TDS on salary filings current

At least 1 second-in-command per critical function

Annual performance review process in place

Succession plan documented for top 3 roles

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, People & HR is a primary growth constraint.

Compliance & Governance

Compliance Score

GST filings current (no pending notices)

Income tax returns filed for past 3 years

ROC filings current (for companies)

UDYAM registration obtained (if MSME-eligible)

All sector-specific licenses current (FSSAI, BIS, drug licence, etc.)

DPDP Act 2023 data processing obligations reviewed

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, Compliance & Governance is a primary growth constraint.

Technology & Digital

Digital Score

Accounting software in use (Tally, Zoho, or equivalent)

Business data backed up (daily automated backup, off-site or cloud)

GSTIN and banking accessible to at least 2 authorised personnel

Customer and vendor database maintained in a structured system (not just WhatsApp)

Website functional and mobile-responsive

Basic cyber hygiene: MFA on banking/email, no shared passwords

If you answered No to 2 or more items above, Technology & Digital is a primary growth constraint.

Reading Your Results

What Your Score Means

Count your total "Yes" answers across all 36 checks.

30–36 Yes

Healthy

Your business has strong fundamentals. Focus on growth strategy and market expansion. Consider an investor readiness or export readiness assessment for your next stage.

18–29 Yes

At Risk

Significant gaps exist. Identify the 2 domains with the most "No" answers — these are your priority constraints. A structured IBEAN diagnostic will tell you the root cause and fix sequence.

< 18 Yes

Critical

Your business has structural vulnerabilities. This typically means a revenue plateau or declining margins is already visible. A Level 1 Diagnostic is strongly recommended before any growth investment.

This self-assessment is directional. For a scored, benchmarked report with specific root-cause analysis and a prioritised action plan, book a structured IBEAN diagnostic.

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Beyond the Checklist

What a Structured IBEAN Diagnostic Adds

The 36-point checklist above is a starting point. An IBEAN Level 1 Diagnostic takes 2–5 hours and adds four things the self-assessment cannot provide:

Industry Benchmark Scoring

Your scores compared against 500+ SME assessments in your sector. You know if your Finance Score of 62 is average, below-average, or critical for your industry.

Root Cause Identification

The checklist tells you what is wrong. IBEAN's diagnostic tells you why — and why fixing symptoms without root causes wastes time and money.

Prioritised Action Sequence

10–15 specific actions, ranked by impact and feasibility. You know what to fix first, not a list of 50 equal-priority recommendations.

Outcome Tracking at 6 and 12 Months

IBEAN follows up to verify what was implemented and quantify the business impact. Accountability built into the engagement.

IBEAN vs Self-Assessment

Time required30 minutes2–5 hours
ScoringYes/No self-rated0–100 expert-scored
BenchmarkingNoneIndustry peer comparison
Root causeNot providedFull analysis
Action planNot providedPrioritised 10–15 actions
Outcome trackingNone6 and 12 months
Suitable forInitial awarenessBefore any major decision

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Health Check — Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Business Health Check — Questions

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