Testing your business iq

Testing Your Business IQ

This Business IQ Test is very simple. If you answer Yes to any question give your self three points. If you answer No deduct 3 points. If the answer lies somewhere in between then you score zero.

Does your business have a 1, 3 & 5 year plan?

Do you know the level of turnover that would allow you to break even?

Do you know what your fixed and variable costs are?

Do you know how many leads you should get daily to reach your goals?

Do you have a definite plan for ...

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This Business IQ Test is very simple. If you answer Yes to any question give your self three points. If you answer No deduct 3 points. If the answer lies somewhere in between then you score zero.

Does your business have a 1, 3 & 5 year plan?

Do you know the level of turnover that would allow you to break even?

Do you know what your fixed and variable costs are?

Do you know how many leads you should get daily to reach your goals?

Do you have a definite plan for generating new leads?

Do you know the percentage of leads you convert into customers?

Do your employees have a way of measuring their performance?

Do you have a training programme for your employees?

Do you have a training programme for new employees?

Do you have a rewards programme for the performing members of staff?

Do you consult all your employees regularly to discuss your plans & values?

Do you have a policy for improving the health and safety of your staff?

Are your employees aware of your business goals and targets?

Do you have a plan for building customer loyalty?

Do you assess your competitors regularly?

Can you name your top 5 competitors?

Do you know your competitors strengths and weaknesses?

Does your business have a mission statement?

Have you read any decent business books in the last three months?

If you scored over 45 you are on your way to business success. If you scored 30 or more you can improve your business by making a few changes. Finally if you scored less than 25, stop watching mindless TV, sell your business and get a job!

Seriously though are you going to let a simple IQ test tell you how to run your business? This was really written to show you the areas where you might be weak and also to stimulate your mind so that new business ideas can be created.

 

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Testing for Ketones

When you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes it is going to be very important to
monitor your blood sugar levels several times per day. You want to ensure you are
remaining within your target range given to you by your doctor. In addition to testing
your blood sugar you will also be testing yourself daily for ketones.

You test for ketones in your urine first thing in the morning with strips from your doctor
or pharmacy. This is the most common method but this can also be done through a blood
test. The presence of ketones in your urine during pregnancy is a signal that you need to
adjust your diet usually it means you are not eating enough or enough of the right kinds
of food.

The presence of ketones signals that your body utilizing energy from your fat stores
instead of from the food that you are eating. This is something you would aim for when
you are trying to loose weight but not when you are pregnant. If you found a low to
medium amount of ketones in your urine after testing in the morning, you should test
again the same day in the evening. If they are still present, contact your doctor. If when
you test there is a high amount of ketones in your urine you should contact your doctor
immediately. If you are unsure it is always best to consult with your doctor.

Once you see your doctor, he or she will review your diet and either help you or refer you
to a dietician to see what dietary changes need to be made. By acting promptly when you
discover ketones in your urine you can prevent the condition of ketoacidosis from
developing. Symptoms of ketoacidosis can include stomach pangs and nausea or
vomiting..

 

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