Ascendance Consulting Application

This quiz-style application is designed to help determine whether your business is a fit for consulting with me, Jacqueline, at Ascendance.

I work hands-on with a limited number of clients each quarter to ensure measurable impact.

Please complete each question thoroughly — the more context you provide, the better I can assess whether consulting is right for you.

Full Name *

Business Name *

Phone *

Email *

Website

Business Overview

How long have you been in business? *

What best describes your industry? *

Briefly describe your business and what you do. *

Systems & Operations

How would you describe your current operations? *

Organized and consistent

Somewhat organized but inconsistent

Chaotic — everything depends on me

Which systems or tools are you currently using?

What feels most broken or overwhelming in your business right now? *

How do you handle mistakes or breakdowns in your business? *

I take ownership and implement a fix

I address them, but inconsistently

I often get overwhelmed or avoid confrontation

I tend to blame circumstances or others

Financial Readiness & Commitment

Which statement best describes your business finances? *

My books are clean and up-to-date (reconciled monthly)

My books exist and I update somewhat routinely but they need cleanup

My books are updated sporadically or are very outdated

I don’t have a bookkeeping system

I’m not sure where to start

What is your average monthly business revenue? *

Do you pay yourself consistently as the owner? *

Yes - consistent salary

Sometimes, as cash allows

No - I take draws when I can

No, I haven't been able to yet

How frequently do you meet or communicate with your professionals? *

Quarterly or more

1-2x per year

Rarely / never

How comfortable are you hiring or delegating to your hired professionals? *

Very comfortable — I hire experts where needed

Somewhat comfortable — but I micromanage or delay

Nervous — I struggle to trust others

I avoid it — I try to handle everything myself

When are you ready to begin consulting? *

Immediately

Within 30 days

Within 90 days

Just exploring

Are you prepared to invest financially in improving your business systems, accounting, and operations?

Yes — I understand consulting is an investment in long-term growth

Possibly — depends on the expected ROI

Not right now

Goals & Intent

What's the biggest goal you want to achieve over the next 6-12 months? *

What do you hope will change after working together? *

What's stopped you from fixing these problems before now? *

If accepted, when would you be ready to begin consulting? *

Consulting is selective and results-driven. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your participation requires active engagement, transparency, and accountability.

Acknowledgement *

I understand that consulting with Ascendance is a paid service requiring my full participation.