Every growing business hits bottlenecks — but the real challenge is identifying exactly where things are breaking down and why.

In just 3 minutes, the GirlFriday Growth Engine Audit will give you a customized breakdown of:

✅ The hidden roadblocks slowing your growth

✅ How gaps in operations, marketing, or leadership could be holding you back

✅ A clear roadmap to streamline your business and scale with confidence

We take a fully customized approach—so your results are tailored to your business, not just generic advice.

Let’s dive in!

How would you describe your internal processes for managing projects, tasks, and client work?

We’re winging it—every day feels chaotic

We have some processes, but they’re inconsistent or ignored

We have processes, but they break down as we grow

Our processes are streamlined and scalable

How confident are you that your business generates a steady, reliable flow of leads

We have no reliable system—leads come randomly

We get leads, but they’re inconsistent or low quality

Our lead gen works, but it could be stronger

We have a predictable and scalable lead-gen system

When a new client comes on board, is there a clear, documented onboarding process everyone follows?

Every client gets a different experience—no set process

We have an onboarding process, but it’s not documented

We have a process, but it’s not followed consistently

Onboarding runs smoothly without leadership intervention

How does communication typically flow in your business?

It’s chaotic—messages get lost, and things fall through the cracks

We get by, but miscommunication happens too often

It’s mostly clear, but there are occasional gaps

Our team communicates effectively with no major issues

What’s your biggest frustration with marketing right now?

We don’t have a clear marketing strategy

We have ideas but no time or resources to execute them

We market consistently, but it’s not driving results

Marketing is working well for us

How involved are you (or leadership) in daily operations?

I’m involved in everything—I’m the bottleneck

I’m handling too much, but I don’t know what to delegate

I’m somewhat involved, but we’re improving

I’m mostly hands-off—our team runs things well

How clear is your team on their roles and responsibilities?

It’s unclear—people constantly ask what to do

It’s somewhat structured, but there’s role confusion

It’s fairly clear, but we still have some overlap

Everyone knows exactly what’s theirs, and accountability is strong

How well does your hiring and team-building process work?

We don’t have a structured hiring process

We hire inconsistently, and onboarding is hit or miss

Our hiring process works but needs refining

We have a strong system for hiring and integrating new team members

How would you describe your brand positioning?

We struggle to explain what we do clearly

We have a message, but it’s inconsistent

Our messaging is solid, but it could be sharper

Our brand message is crystal clear and attracts the right clients

When internal miscommunications happen, how often do they impact clients?

Constantly—clients feel the chaos

Sometimes—issues creep into client interactions

Rarely—most miscommunications stay internal

Never—our clients always get a seamless experience

What’s your biggest leadership challenge right now?

Delegation—I struggle to let go

Accountability—my team needs more ownership

Developing leaders—everything still falls to me

Leadership isn’t a challenge—we have strong internal leadership

If you could fix one area instantly, what would it be?

Operations—internal processes need work

Marketing—lead gen & messaging need help

Team & Culture—leadership and communication improvements

All of the above—our business is hitting bottlenecks everywhere

How do you track and measure business performance?

We don’t—we rely on gut instinct

We track some data, but it’s not consistent or actionable

We review key numbers, but our decision-making could improve

We have clear, data-driven decision-making processes

When it comes to converting leads into clients, what’s your biggest challenge?

We don’t have a clear sales process—it's unpredictable

We get leads, but closing them feels inconsistent or takes too long

We close sales well, but we could improve efficiency

Our sales process is refined and works consistently

If your business grew 2X overnight, what would break first?

Our internal processes—we’d be overwhelmed

Our marketing—we’d struggle to generate enough leads

Our team—we don’t have the right people or structure in place

We’re ready to scale—nothing would break

How would you describe accountability in your company?

There’s no real accountability—things slip through the cracks

We address issues, but holding people accountable is inconsistent

Accountability exists, but it could be stronger and more proactive

We have a strong culture of ownership—everyone takes responsibility

How well does your team handle feedback?

Feedback rarely happens, and when it does, it’s uncomfortable

We give feedback, but it’s inconsistent or not well-received

Feedback is part of our culture, but we could refine it

We have an open, growth-oriented feedback culture

When issues arise in your team, what typically happens?

They get ignored, leading to bigger problems later

They are discussed, but they linger and impact morale

We address them, but not always in the most effective way

We handle issues head-on with transparency and alignment

How engaged and motivated is your team?

We struggle with morale and motivation—people do the bare minimum

Some employees are engaged, but others are disconnected

Most of our team is motivated, but there’s room for improvement

We have a highly engaged and proactive team

How confident are you in your company’s leadership development?

We don’t have a leadership development strategy at all

We try to grow leaders, but there’s no structured approach

We have leadership initiatives, but they could be stronger

We actively invest in leadership development and succession planning

What best describes your company culture?

It’s disorganized, and we don’t have clear company values

We have a company culture, but it’s not consistently reinforced

Our culture is strong, but we could improve alignment as we scale

We have a thriving, well-defined culture that attracts and retains talent

What’s Holding Your Business Back?

Let’s Find Out.