Who This Helps
This is for Team Leads using the Founder Finance Basics Mission Pack. You're building a routine, but need to know where to point your team's energy next. This method cuts through the noise.
Mini Case
Your team has 5 ideas for improving cash flow. One is 'Negotiate payment terms with top 3 vendors.' You score it: Potential Impact (8/10), Ease (6/10), Speed (7/10). Total: 21 points. Another idea, 'Redesign all client invoices,' scores 15. You test the vendor negotiation first. In 30 days, you extend payables by 15 days, freeing up $12k in working capital. The high-scoring experiment won.
Do This Now (5 Steps)
- Grab your list of potential financial experiments. These could be from a mission like 'Master Your Burn Rate.'
- Score each idea on three factors from 1-10: Potential Impact, Ease of Testing, Speed to Result.
- Add the three numbers for a total score.
- Rank your list from highest total score to lowest.
- Commit your next team cycle to the #1 ranked experiment. The runner-up is your backup plan.
Avoid These Traps
- Don't let the 'shiny object' win. The loudest idea isn't always the best-scoring one.
- Don't overcomplicate the scoring. Use your gut. A 10-minute scoring session is better than a 2-hour debate.
- Don't ignore 'Ease.' A high-impact, impossible-to-launch test has zero impact. Be realistic.
- Don't skip the backup. If your top experiment fizzles fast, you already know what's next.
- Don't change scores mid-test. Lock them in and review after you get results. It's not science fiction, it's just an experiment.
Your Win by Friday
By Friday, you will have a ranked, scored list of your team's next 3 financial experiments. You'll launch test #1 with clear metrics. No more Monday morning 'what should we do?' meetings. Your effort is focused, and your team's momentum is clear.