Between the deadlines, the decisions, and the constant demands of running your business, there’s a question that sits in the back of your mind.
What happens when it’s time to step back?
Or when your work here is done?
Most owners already sense what matters but when everything feels important, nothing becomes a priority.
Owner dependency runs through all seven domains and influences how each result is interpreted.
Each domain is evaluated from two angles: how effectively it functions today, and how dependent that performance is on specific people.
A strong result supported by defined roles, repeatable systems, and documented processes may look similar to one that relies on direct owner involvement, but the level of independence within the system is not.
This reveals how the business functions today—and where independence can be strengthened over time..
Built on established principles of business resilience, operational continuity, and succession readiness. See how the questions were developed.
A clear picture of what’s working, what’s at risk, and where the business depends too heavily on specific people, clients, or processes—along with practical recommendations on what to do, when to do it, and who should be involved.
Not every problem is best solved alone. When outside expertise would make a difference, we’ll say so and point you in the right direction. See who we’d call
A practical path forward: what to address first, what can wait, and what will create the greatest long-term impact on the strength, value, and continuity of your business.
Each bar represents how a part of the business is functioning today. The first shaded portion represents current functioning with owner dependency. The next extension represents how the same area functions with less dependency on you and other key people. Close that gap first.
Your report turns those gaps into a prioritized 90-day plan: what to fix first, what's high priority, and the steps to get there.
Your feedback and score for this area appear here, drawn from how you answered.
Your steps appear here after you complete the Business Stress Test.
Your feedback and score for this area appear here, drawn from how you answered.
Your steps appear here after you complete the Business Stress Test.
Your feedback and score for this area appear here, drawn from how you answered.
Your steps appear here after you complete the Business Stress Test.
This is an example report. Your results will vary based on your business and your responses.
The Hexiss™ Business Stress Test is a 22-question assessment built for business owners. In about 10 minutes, it scores seven areas of your business, shows how much each one depends on you and other key people, and gives you a prioritized 90-day plan for what to address first.