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Sample Report

Sample Compass™ Report

See what a real Compass™ engagement delivers. An anonymised report for a small South African professional services firm.

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Guide

The SA SME Pricing Guide

Honest Rand price ranges for websites, automation, AI and SEO in South Africa.

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Calculator

Cost of Doing Nothing Calculator

Turn the hours your team loses to manual admin into a Rand figure per year.

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Glossary

Business Tech Glossary

Plain-English definitions of cloud, AI, automation and digital terms. Written for business owners, not developers.

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Checklist

POPIA Basics Checklist

Nine practical compliance areas every South African SME should work through to meet their POPIA obligations. No legal jargon.

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Checklist

Business Discovery Checklist

Evaluate where your business is today and identify where to focus next.

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Checklist

Software Buying Checklist

Define your requirements, evaluate vendors objectively, and avoid costly mistakes.

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Assessment

AI Readiness Assessment

Understand your organisation's readiness to adopt AI responsibly.

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Scorecard

Process Improvement Scorecard

Rate your business processes across eight areas and build an improvement plan.

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Roadmap

Digital Transformation Roadmap

Assess your current state, define your vision, and plan the path forward.

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Audit

Business Systems Audit

Evaluate whether your technology supports your people, processes, and goals.

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Template

Meeting Agenda Templates

Four ready-to-use templates covering team standups, project kick-offs, requirements sessions and leadership meetings.

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Guide

Requirements Workshop Guide

Plan and run a structured requirements workshop before any project starts.

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Matrix

Vendor Evaluation Matrix

Score vendors against weighted criteria and arrive at a defensible recommendation.

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Checklist

Project Risk Checklist

Identify risks early, assign ownership, and plan mitigation before issues arise.

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