Business Support Needs Assessment | Stillwater Business Strategy

Which SBS Support Path Fits You?

How it works

Answer each question with the option that feels most true for where you are right now.
At the end, look at whether you selected mostly A’s, B’s, C’s, or D’s, then use your result to explore the SBS support path that may fit best.
This is not a test. It is simply a quick way to help narrow the next best step for your business, project, or event.

Service Fit Assessment

Find Your SBS Support Path

A quick guided check-in to help you identify the right next step for your business, event, project, or planning need.

Opening Instructions

Answer the first question to choose your support area. From there, you’ll see a short set of questions designed for either business support or event planning support.

At the end, your answers will point you toward the SBS support level that may fit best: Clarity, Foundation, Build, or Signature Partnership.

What are you looking for help with today?

Business Support - I need help with a business, service, system, strategy, workflow, marketing, client experience, or growth plan.

Event Planning Support - I need help planning, organizing, or coordinating an event, wedding, fundraiser, retreat, vacation, celebration, or gathering.

I’m not sure / It may be both - I need help sorting out where my needs fit.

Other

Business Support Assessment

2. What best describes where your business is right now?

A. I have questions and need direction before I decide what to do next.

B. I know I need structure, but the basics are not fully organized yet.

C. I have pieces in place, but I need help building or improving the system.

D. I need deeper support, strategy, and help carrying the process forward.

3. What feels most difficult right now?

A. Knowing what to focus on first.

B. Getting organized and creating a clear foundation.

C. Building workflows, offers, systems, or client processes.

D. Managing growth, decisions, strategy, and implementation.

4. How much support are you looking for?

A. I mostly need advice, direction, or a clear next step.

B. I need help setting up the structure so I can move forward.

C. I want someone to help me build this with me.

D. I want a more involved partner in the process.

5. What would feel most helpful after working with SBS?

A. Knowing exactly what to do next.

B. Having a clear plan, checklist, or foundation.

C. Having organized systems, materials, or strategy built out.

D. Having deeper support through planning, decisions, and implementation.

6. How urgent is this need?

A. I need clarity, but I’m not in crisis.

B. I need to get organized soon.

C. I need active help moving this forward.

D. I need support quickly because there are many moving parts.

Results

Mostly A’s: Clarity Support

You may be a good fit for a Clarity session or review. This is best when you need direction, answers, and a clear next step before investing in deeper support.

Recommended path:

Clarity Session, Complimentary Clarity Review, or a focused business consultation.

Mostly B’s: Foundation Support

You may be a good fit for Foundation-level support. This is best when you need help putting the core pieces in place before you can move forward confidently.

Recommended path:

Business Foundation, Startup Setup, Business Reset, or foundational planning support.

Mostly C’s: Build Support

You may be a good fit for Build-level support. This is best when you already have direction, but need help developing the plan, systems, structure, or materials.

Recommended path:

Workflow setup, client experience optimization, marketing strategy, operations support, or project buildout.

Mostly D’s: Signature Partnership

You may be a good fit for Signature Partnership support. This is best when your business has several moving pieces and you want deeper strategic support through planning and implementation.

Recommended path:

Signature Partnership, monthly support, or a custom business support plan.

Event Planning Assessment

3. Where are you in the planning process?

A. I have an idea, but I need help figuring out where to start.

B. I know the event type, but I need help creating the structure.

C. Some pieces are started, but I need help organizing the details.

D. There are a lot of moving parts, and I need deeper planning support.

4. What feels most overwhelming?

A. Knowing what steps to take first.

B. Building the timeline, checklist, budget, or planning framework.

C. Coordinating vendors, guests, supplies, communication, or logistics.

D. Managing the full experience, details, people, and final preparation.

5. What kind of support are you looking for?

A. A planning conversation and clear next steps.

B. Help creating the event foundation and planning packet.

C. Hands-on help building out the plan and organizing details.

D. A high-touch planning partner to help guide the full process.

6. What would make you feel more confident?

A. Knowing what to do next.

B. Having a clear event plan and checklist.

C. Having the details organized and ready to use.

D. Having someone help manage the planning process with me.

Event Planning Results

Mostly A’s: Event Clarity

You may be a good fit for Clarity-level event support. This is best when you have an idea, but need help choosing direction, identifying priorities, and creating your next steps.

Recommended path:

Event Clarity Session or planning consultation.

Mostly B’s: Event Foundation

You may be a good fit for Foundation-level event support. This is best when you need help building the core framework for your event.

Recommended path:

Foundation tier for weddings, fundraisers, retreats, vacations, or general event planning.

Mostly C’s: Event Build

You may be a good fit for Build-level event support. This is best when your event has several pieces started, but you need help developing the details and pulling the plan together.

Recommended path:

Build tier for your event type, including timelines, vendor support, guest communication, supply lists, and planning documents.

Mostly D’s: Signature Partnership

You may be a good fit for Signature Partnership event support. This is best for events with multiple moving parts, a larger guest experience, several vendors, or a planning process that needs deeper support.

Recommended path:

Signature Partnership for weddings, fundraisers, retreats, vacations, celebrations, business events, or multi-layered gatherings.

Ready to review your result?

Share your assessment result and a few details about what you’re working on. SBS will help you identify the next best support path and where to begin.

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