The word “audit” has a tendency to strike fear in the hearts of business owners, evoking images of IRS agents combing through every financial transaction with seemingly little care for the health of your company.

Fortunately, not all audits are scary.

As an online business manager, or OBM, I am constantly looking for new ways to help my clients and their companies flourish, which is why I offer business audits.

Unlike an IRS audit, my business audits for wedding businesses are designed to help your organization thrive—without any fear of failure. With the help of a set of expert eyes, you will be able to identify your company’s strengths and weaknesses and create a plan of action for the future.

What is a Business Audit for Wedding Businesses?

Think of a business audit as being similar to your yearly check-up with your doctor. With your doctor, you discuss any concerns or pain points, discuss your goals, and seek guidance from an expert in their field. The same is true for a business audit conducted by yours truly.

A business audit is a thorough and 100% personalized service designed to empower wedding professionals and provide them with a clear roadmap for success. 

My aim for a business audit is that it serves as a transformative experience for your business and for you, as a business owner.  I take a holistic approach, assessing every aspect of your wedding business—finances, deliverables, marketing strategies, and more—in order to give you actionable insights and provide you with the ongoing support you need. 

Hoping to pin down new wedding business growth strategies? We can define what strategies will work best for your business and give you an edge on the competition.

Trying to figure out how to improve wedding business systems and processes? I can show you cutting-edge technology and techniques to help streamline your organization’s day-to-day operations and maximize efficiency.

Whether this is your first foray into entrepreneurship and need guidance or you are simply looking for new ways to help an already successful venture prosper, a business audit will help you reach your goals—no matter what they may be.

How Does a Business Audit Work?

Business audits look different depending on the client, but my experience in the wedding industry allows me to give unique insight during a business audit for wedding businesses. Intense research and preparation culminates in a 90-minute strategy call, in which we will discuss anything and everything related to helping your venture succeed.

Here’s a step-by-step outline of what my business audits for wedding businesses looks like:

1. Business Assessment

Before I can give you the tools and pointers your business needs to thrive, I need to learn about your business. After you book a business audit with me, you will send me any and all information you think I need to know about your business, such as your strengths, weaknesses, and goals for the future.

From there, I will conduct a comprehensive review of your organization’s current business operations. With your help, I will be able to provide an in-depth analysis of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and even threats. 

What I uncover may surprise you! Many of my clients come to me, firmly believing their business is strong in a particular area, only to realize that it is a weakness for their business. As a fresh set of eyes, I can help clients see things they haven’t before.

2. Detailed Action Plan

After I have compiled a thorough assessment of your wedding business, I will help you craft a detailed action plan. As its name suggests, this plan is an in-depth, step-by-step plan that outlines specific recommendations and strategic initiatives, addressing identified areas for improvement and avenues to work toward your business goals.

This personalized action plan is completely unique, tailored to your wedding business alone. Just like your business is one-of-a-kind, no two action plans are the same.

3. 90-Minute Strategy Call

After devising a personalized action plan, it’s time to put these plans in motion. The last step of a business audit for wedding businesses is a 90-minute strategy call, where I will share my findings of the business assessment and the proposed action plan.

Over the course of an hour and a half, your business will have my undivided attention. During our focused and interactive strategy call, we will discuss how to improve wedding business systems and processes, wedding business growth strategies, and more. 

This strategy call should be an open and involved communication between us. Feel free to bring up any questions, comments, or concerns about your business, the action plan, or your goals.

Why Should I Book a Business Audit for My Wedding Business?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of small businesses fail within the first year of their operations. By the end of the second year, this percentage rises to 30%, and by the fifth year, almost half of these small businesses have failed.

It’s a harsh reality, which is why I have dedicated my time to prevent my clients from becoming a part of these statistics. After my career as a wedding planner, I became an OBM because I truly have a passion for helping small businesses succeed. 

If you are a wedding business owner in need of expert advice from a seasoned professional that is always in your corner, look no further. Book a business audit today.