Work through the problem one decision at a time.

The Reanimated guides are designed for self-guided use with your own business records.

  1. Step 1

    Find the cause.

    Use the warning patterns and your own records to identify what needs investigation. A symptom is a starting point, not a confirmed diagnosis.

  2. Step 2

    Protect cash and commitments.

    Identify immediate pressure, record upcoming payments and protect work already promised.

  3. Step 3

    Choose a repair.

    Follow the relevant decision tree. Write down what you will change, what result you expect, what you can afford to lose and when you will review it.

  4. Step 4

    Check the result.

    Compare like with like. Look beyond an early improvement, record the outcome and watch for the problem returning.

You can use the books on your own with your business records, a notebook or spreadsheet, and an ordinary calculator. Paid software and consultancy are not required.

The 90-day recovery plan

The plan gives you a rhythm for the work. It is not a promise that recovery takes 90 days; some customer, renewal and cash cycles need longer observation.

About the clinical language

The clinical language is a metaphor for disciplined business diagnosis and repair. It is not a claim of scientific validation or a guarantee of recovery.

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