In every founder conversation I've had as a Fractional CFO, there's a moment where ambition collides with reality. Here's what I've learned from experience: businesses don't stumble because of weak ideas - they stumble because they scaled without fixing the financial foundation. These are the seven systems I check (and rebuild) in almost every business I work with. 3-Year Strategic Forecast: Directional visibility - when will you need capital, open new markets, or cross ₹100 crore? Pricing and costing: The 3S pricing modelOne of the biggest financial blind spots I see?