An earlier tool. Kept here for you to explore, with its original assumptions. It's no longer actively maintained.
Historical Business Structure Checklist
Explore the original questions and weights in context. This rubric cannot establish liability protection, tax savings or business survival.
Takes 5 minutes. Be honest. No one sees this but you.
Before we start: This is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. It is a general educational assessment of common structural risks.
What This Measures
Your score ranges from 0-100 across 5 dimensions:
Liability Exposure
/20 ptsWhich entity, contract and insurance assumptions need qualified review?
Tax Efficiency
/20 ptsWhich tax assumptions apply to your jurisdiction?
Platform Dependency
/20 ptsWhich providers and contracts does the business depend on?
Revenue Concentration
/20 ptsWhat share of revenue depends on a major client or channel?
30-Year Viability
/20 ptsWhich operations depend on your continuing work?
The original questions use US-focused examples and subjective weights. For current planning, use the revenue concentration worksheet.
What You'll Get
In 5 minutes, you'll have clarity on:
- Your structure risk score across all 5 dimensions— with breakdown
- Where your biggest vulnerabilities are— specific to your setup
- Tax assumptions to discuss with a qualified professional— jurisdiction-specific review
- Dependencies and continuity questions— based on your reported answers
- What I'd be thinking about if this were my business— not advice, perspective
Who This Is For
This is for you if:
- •You're running $500K-$10 million as a solo operator or small team
- •You're making real money but unsure if your structure is right
- •You have platform/API dependencies (SaaS, AI tools, etc.)
- •You want to organize questions for qualified review
This is NOT for you if:
- •You're looking for legal or tax advice
- •You're pre-revenue or under $200K
- •You want someone to tell you exactly what to do
- •You're not willing to be honest about your situation
Takes 5 minutes. No login required. Be honest—no one sees this but you.