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Do You Conduct Regular Capacity Planning Exercises to Ensure the Platform Can Handle Current and Future Load? Apr 03, 2025

As a founder or entrepreneur in the tech space, especially at the helm of a scaling startup, one of the fundamental responsibilities you must grapple with is ensuring that your platform can not only h...

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Do You Employ a Structured Planning Approach That Aligns with Your Product and Business Strategy? Apr 02, 2025

As an entrepreneur or CEO of a scaling startup, one of the most pressing questions you need to address is whether your strategic planning aligns effectively with your product and business goals. Itā€™s ...

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Is There an Organisational Commitment to Technology as a Driver of Business Success? Apr 02, 2025

In todayā€™s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of technology in business has transcended from merely supporting operations to becoming a critical driver of success. For scaling startups and S...

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Do You Employ Historical Data and Lessons Learned to Refine Estimation Accuracy Over Time? Apr 01, 2025

Estimation accuracy is the backbone of effective project management, particularly in technology-driven startups and SMEs where success hinges on timely execution and efficient resource allocation. I h...

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Is There Clear Ownership and Accountability for the Product's Key Components and Features? Apr 01, 2025

As a company grows from a scrappy startup to a scaling SME, the complexity of managing product development increases exponentially. In my experience as a fractional CTO, one of the most critical chall...

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Do you Employ Modular Design Principles to Enhance the Replicability of Your Product's Components? Mar 31, 2025

In the midst of scaling a business, especially in the tech-driven sectors like SaaS, healthtech, fintech, and eCommerce, the pressures to innovate, scale, and maintain consistency can feel unrelenting...

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Is Uptime Tracked, and are there Historical Data Reviews to Assess Performance Against SLAs? Mar 31, 2025

In any scaling startup or SME, particularly those in tech-driven sectors such as SaaS, fintech, and eCommerce, maintaining reliable and consistent service delivery is critical. One of the primary ways...

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Do You Have A Dedicated Support Team Or Process In Place To Handle User Issues And Feedback? Mar 30, 2025

In the fast-paced world of scaling startups, one critical question that every leader must address is: "Do you have a dedicated support team or process in place to handle user issues and feedback?"

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Is Work Prioritised Based on Business Value and Impact to Ensure Efficient Use of Resources? Mar 30, 2025

In the fast-paced environment of scaling startups, the efficient utilisation of resources is critical to maintaining momentum and ensuring sustainable growth. But efficiency doesnā€™t come from merely i...

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Do You Have a Formal Disaster Recovery Plan That Is Regularly Reviewed and Tested? Mar 29, 2025

In the modern world of business, the reliance on technology is undeniable. For scaling startups and SMEs, the stakes are even higher as they navigate rapid growth, complex infrastructures, and increas...

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Is Your Hosting Strategy Aligned with Your Platform's Security, Scalability, and Performance Requirements? Mar 29, 2025

In the fast-paced world of scaling startups, especially those with growing tech demands, the question of hosting is often a fundamental one. Yet, many founders and leaders overlook how pivotal their h...

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Do You Have a Formal Process for Evaluating and Implementing New Technologies? Mar 28, 2025

In todayā€™s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology is a critical lever for growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. Yet, many startups and SMEs struggle with the complex process of evalu...

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