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AAC Preliminary
Diagnostic — Free

A private diagnostic invitation for business owners. Two short questionnaires — one strategic, one internal — turned into a Pulse Blueprint Report that shows exactly where your business needs attention.

What You Get
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Two structured questionnaires covering your external market position and internal business units.

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A Diagnostic Score across five levels, scored by AAC's advisory team.

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A Pulse Blueprint Report defining whether your challenge is strategic, operational, or both.

Step-by-Step

Two Questionnaires. One Clear Score.

The Preliminary Diagnostic combines an outward-looking Strategic Questionnaire with an inward-looking Internal Questionnaire — giving AAC a complete first read of your business.

Every diagnostic begins the same way: structured questions, real decision-makers, and a score you can act on. No guesswork — just a clear starting point for the conversation about where your business stands today.
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Strategic External Questionnaire

External Strategic Grid
Economy Technology Maturity Legal & Regulatory Political Socio-Demographic Ecology & Sustainability Market Growth Industry Capacity
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Strategic Internal Questionnaire

Internal Strategic Grid
Major Business Units
Finance Human Resources Marketing Management Product Production Technology Maturity Governance Culture
Target Respondents
1. Founder
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2. CEO and/or General Manager
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3. Financial Manager
Diagnostic Score
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Output
Pulse Blueprint Report
Defines whether the identified problem is:
Strategic
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Operational
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Both
A Private Diagnostic Invitation

The Private Business Pulse Report

For business owners who want a clear, confidential first read on where their company stands — before committing to a full engagement.

1

Answer a short questionnaire

2

AAC generates a preliminary Pulse Report

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Your business is classified into one of five pulse states

Five Business Pulse States
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Stable Pulse

Operational consistency, clear roles, manageable risk.

2

Accelerated Pulse

The business is growing quickly but systems are under pressure.

3

Irregular Pulse

Performance is inconsistent across departments.

4

Founder-Dependent Pulse

The company depends heavily on the owner's presence and decisions.

5

Critical Pulse

Multiple symptoms are visible: cash stress, weak execution, team confusion, delayed decisions, and repeated errors.

AAC Turns Business Symptoms into Strategic Insight.

The Engine Behind the Report

How the Business Pulse Index Works

A daily pulse. A clear picture. A smarter you.

01

Symptoms

We collect real-time signals from key areas of your business.

02

Business Areas

Signals are mapped across core areas that drive performance.

03

Root Causes

We analyze the data to uncover the real drivers behind the symptoms.

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Pulse Score

Everything is weighted and scored to reflect your overall business health.

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Blueprint Actions

You get clear, prioritized actions to improve what matters most.

The Business Pulse Index translates daily pressure into a structured diagnostic reading.

It helps you see the whole picture — and focus on what will move the needle.

A diagnosis is only valuable when it becomes a plan. This is your competitive advantage.

From pressure to clarity. From insight to action.

Ready to see your business's pulse?

The Preliminary Diagnostic is free, confidential, and takes less than 20 minutes to begin.