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Knowledge Base: List of Source Files

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AI BIZ GURU Knowledge Base: Source Documents for Agent Analysis

These 250 source documents represent the optimal business files, records, and data that companies would upload to the AI BIZ GURU – Knowledge Base for analysis. Each Agent & Challenge uses these source documents to generate insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance tailored to the specific business context and challenges.

Financial Intelligence & Risk Management (96 Source Documents)

BUSINESS PLAN GENERATOR (8 Source Documents)

  1. Current Business Model Documentation – Existing business plan or business model canvas
  2. Financial Statements (3 years) – Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
  3. Market Research Reports – Industry analysis, competitor research, market surveys
  4. Customer Data – Demographics, purchasing behavior, satisfaction surveys
  5. Product/Service Specifications – Technical specifications, pricing, features
  6. Operational Data – Staffing levels, facilities, equipment, processes
  7. Legal Documents – Articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreements
  8. Strategic Plans – Vision/mission statements, strategic objectives, SWOT analysis

FINANCIAL HEALTH & OPPORTUNITIES (8 Source Documents)

  1. Audited Financial Statements (5 years) – Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow
  2. Monthly Financial Reports (24 months) – P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements
  3. General Ledger Detail – Chart of accounts, trial balance, journal entries
  4. Bank Statements (12 months) – All business accounts, credit lines, loan statements
  5. Accounts Receivable Aging – Customer payment history, collection reports
  6. Accounts Payable Reports – Vendor payment terms, aging, payment history
  7. Inventory Records – Stock levels, turnover reports, valuation methods
  8. Tax Returns (3 years) – Federal and state corporate tax filings

VALUATION (8 Source Documents)

  1. Audited Financial Statements (5 years) – Complete financial history
  2. Management Accounts (Current Year) – Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
  3. Business Projections – 3-5 year financial forecasts, assumptions
  4. Asset Appraisals – Real estate, equipment, intangible asset valuations
  5. Legal Documents – Corporate structure, shareholder agreements, stock records
  6. Market Analysis – Industry reports, comparable company data, market multiples
  7. Contract Documentation – Key customer/supplier contracts, recurring revenue
  8. Intellectual Property Records – Patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements

FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS (8 Source Documents)

  1. Historical Financial Data (5 years) – Complete financial statements
  2. Sales Data – Historical sales by product, customer, region, seasonality
  3. Cost Structure Analysis – Fixed vs. variable costs, cost centers, allocation methods
  4. Market Forecasts – Industry growth projections, market size data
  5. Capital Expenditure Plans – Equipment purchases, facility expansion, IT investments
  6. Debt Agreements – Loan documents, credit facilities, repayment schedules
  7. Budget vs. Actual Reports – Variance analysis, forecast accuracy history
  8. Business Plan Updates – Strategic initiatives, growth plans, market expansion

CASH FLOW OPTIMIZATION (8 Source Documents)

  1. Daily Cash Position Reports – Bank balances, cash receipts, disbursements
  2. Accounts Receivable Detail – Invoice aging, collection history, credit terms
  3. Accounts Payable Schedule – Payment terms, early payment discounts, vendor agreements
  4. Inventory Reports – Stock levels, turnover rates, seasonal patterns
  5. Sales Forecast Data – Pipeline reports, booking forecasts, seasonality patterns
  6. Credit Agreements – Line of credit terms, borrowing base certificates
  7. Cash Flow Projections – Weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts
  8. Working Capital Analysis – Historical working capital trends, industry benchmarks

M&A – DUE DILIGENCE (8 Source Documents)

  1. Complete Financial Records (5 years) – Audited statements, tax returns, management accounts
  2. Legal Entity Documentation – Articles of incorporation, bylaws, board minutes
  3. Material Contracts – Customer agreements, supplier contracts, employment agreements
  4. Intellectual Property Portfolio – Patents, trademarks, copyrights, licenses
  5. Litigation Records – Active lawsuits, settlements, legal disputes
  6. Insurance Policies – Coverage details, claims history, premiums
  7. Real Estate Documents – Property deeds, leases, environmental reports
  8. Employee Records – Organizational chart, compensation plans, benefit programs

RISK DETECTION (8 Source Documents)

  1. Internal Audit Reports – Risk assessments, control deficiencies, recommendations
  2. Insurance Claims History – Property, liability, cyber, business interruption claims
  3. Compliance Documentation – Regulatory filings, inspection reports, violations
  4. Financial Controls Documentation – SOX controls, segregation of duties, authorization limits
  5. Vendor/Supplier Contracts – Key dependencies, performance metrics, risk factors
  6. Customer Concentration Analysis – Revenue by customer, contract terms, credit risk
  7. IT Security Assessments – Vulnerability scans, penetration tests, incident reports
  8. Business Continuity Plans – Disaster recovery procedures, risk mitigation strategies

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (8 Source Documents)

  1. Regulatory Filings – SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), state regulatory submissions
  2. Audit Reports – External auditor reports, management letters, compliance findings
  3. Industry-Specific Licenses – Professional licenses, permits, certifications
  4. Tax Compliance Records – Federal and state tax returns, audit reports, correspondence
  5. Employment Law Documentation – EEOC filings, wage and hour records, safety reports
  6. Environmental Compliance – EPA filings, environmental audits, remediation reports
  7. Data Privacy Documentation – GDPR compliance records, privacy policies, breach reports
  8. Corporate Governance Records – Board minutes, committee charters, ethics policies

REVENUE FORECASTING (8 Source Documents)

  1. Historical Sales Data (5 years) – Revenue by product, customer, region, time period
  2. Sales Pipeline Reports – Lead generation, conversion rates, sales cycle data
  3. Customer Data – Acquisition rates, churn rates, lifetime value, segmentation
  4. Market Research – Industry forecasts, competitive analysis, market trends
  5. Pricing Documentation – Price lists, discount schedules, contract terms
  6. Seasonal Analysis – Historical seasonality patterns, holiday impacts
  7. Economic Indicators – GDP growth, industry-specific economic factors
  8. Product Launch Data – New product introduction history, adoption rates

FUNDING READINESS (8 Source Documents)

  1. Audited Financial Statements (3 years) – Complete financial package
  2. Business Plan – Strategic plan, market analysis, growth projections
  3. Management Presentations – Board decks, investor updates, strategic reviews
  4. Legal Documentation – Cap table, shareholder agreements, board resolutions
  5. Intellectual Property Portfolio – Patent applications, trademark registrations
  6. Customer References – Case studies, testimonials, contract examples
  7. Management Team Bios – Resumes, backgrounds, equity ownership
  8. Use of Funds Analysis – Capital allocation plan, milestone definitions

FRAUD AUDIT (8 Source Documents)

  1. General Ledger Detail – Complete transaction history, journal entries
  2. Bank Reconciliations – Monthly bank statements, reconciliation worksheets
  3. Expense Reports – Travel and entertainment submissions, supporting receipts
  4. Payroll Records – Employee lists, time sheets, payroll registers
  5. Vendor Master File – Vendor setup forms, W-9s, bank account changes
  6. Purchase Orders/Invoices – Procurement documentation, approval workflows
  7. Cash Handling Procedures – Daily cash counts, deposit records, petty cash
  8. Access Control Logs – System login records, user access rights, password policies

CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT (8 Source Documents)

  1. IT Infrastructure Documentation – Network diagrams, system inventories, configurations
  2. Security Policies – Information security policies, procedures, standards
  3. Vulnerability Assessment Reports – Network scans, penetration test results
  4. Incident Response Records – Security breaches, response actions, lessons learned
  5. User Access Management – User accounts, privileges, access reviews
  6. Third-Party Security Assessments – Vendor security questionnaires, certifications
  7. Backup and Recovery Documentation – Backup procedures, recovery testing results
  8. Security Training Records – Employee training completion, awareness campaigns

Business Strategy & Operational Efficiency (56 Source Documents)

STRATEGY (8 Source Documents)

  1. Strategic Plan Documents – Vision, mission, strategic objectives, initiatives
  2. Organizational Charts – Reporting structures, roles, responsibilities
  3. Performance Dashboards – KPI reports, scorecards, performance metrics
  4. Market Analysis Reports – Competitive landscape, market positioning studies
  5. Customer Feedback – Surveys, focus groups, complaints, testimonials
  6. Financial Performance Reports – P&L by business unit, product profitability
  7. SWOT Analysis Documentation – Internal assessments, external analysis
  8. Board Meeting Minutes – Strategic decisions, board resolutions, discussions

WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Process Documentation – Standard operating procedures, workflow diagrams
  2. Performance Metrics – Cycle times, throughput, quality measures, productivity
  3. Employee Surveys – Process feedback, improvement suggestions, pain points
  4. Time and Motion Studies – Activity analysis, bottleneck identification
  5. Quality Control Reports – Defect rates, rework statistics, customer complaints
  6. Cost Analysis – Process costs, resource utilization, efficiency measures
  7. Technology Usage Data – System utilization, automation levels, digital adoption

OPERATIONS SCORING (7 Source Documents)

  1. Operational Reports – Production reports, service delivery metrics
  2. Quality Metrics – Defect rates, first-pass yield, customer satisfaction scores
  3. Efficiency Measures – OEE reports, capacity utilization, productivity metrics
  4. Cost Performance Data – Unit costs, overhead allocation, variance reports
  5. Service Level Reports – SLA performance, response times, resolution rates
  6. Employee Performance Data – Individual and team productivity metrics
  7. Customer Feedback – Satisfaction surveys, complaint data, service ratings

MANUFACTURING OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Production Reports – Output volumes, yield rates, capacity utilization
  2. Quality Control Data – Inspection reports, defect tracking, statistical process control
  3. Maintenance Records – Equipment uptime, maintenance costs, failure analysis
  4. Inventory Reports – Raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods levels
  5. Labor Reports – Staffing levels, overtime, productivity per employee
  6. Energy Usage Data – Utility consumption, energy costs, efficiency measures
  7. Supplier Performance – Delivery performance, quality ratings, cost analysis

SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Supplier Contracts – Terms, pricing, service level agreements
  2. Purchase Order Data – Order volumes, lead times, delivery performance
  3. Inventory Records – Stock levels, turnover rates, carrying costs
  4. Logistics Reports – Shipping costs, delivery times, freight performance
  5. Demand Forecasts – Sales projections, seasonal patterns, market trends
  6. Supplier Scorecards – Quality, delivery, cost performance metrics
  7. Supply Chain Mapping – Supplier locations, transportation routes, dependencies

COST OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Cost Accounting Reports – Product costing, overhead allocation, cost centers
  2. Budget vs. Actual – Variance analysis, spending reports, cost trends
  3. Expense Categories – Detailed expense breakdowns, cost per unit analysis
  4. Vendor Agreements – Contract terms, pricing structures, payment terms
  5. Benchmarking Data – Industry cost comparisons, best practice studies
  6. Process Cost Analysis – Activity-based costing, process efficiency measures
  7. Savings Tracking – Cost reduction initiatives, savings realization reports

LEGAL AUDIT (7 Source Documents)

  1. Corporate Legal Documents – Articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions
  2. Contract Portfolio – Customer contracts, supplier agreements, employment contracts
  3. Compliance Records – Regulatory filings, licenses, permits, certifications
  4. Litigation Files – Active lawsuits, settlements, legal correspondence
  5. Intellectual Property – Patent filings, trademark registrations, license agreements
  6. Insurance Policies – Coverage documentation, claims history, policy terms
  7. Regulatory Correspondence – Agency communications, inspection reports, violations

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (6 Source Documents)

  1. Project Plans – Work breakdown structures, schedules, resource allocation
  2. Progress Reports – Status updates, milestone achievements, deliverable completion
  3. Budget Reports – Project costs, budget vs. actual, change orders
  4. Risk Registers – Risk identification, mitigation plans, issue logs
  5. Team Performance Data – Resource utilization, productivity metrics, skills assessments
  6. Stakeholder Communications – Meeting minutes, decision logs, change requests

Negotiation, Innovation & Productivity (24 Source Documents)

NEGOTIATION (6 Source Documents)

  1. Contract History – Previous agreements, negotiation outcomes, terms achieved
  2. Market Intelligence – Competitive pricing, industry benchmarks, market rates
  3. Relationship Mapping – Stakeholder analysis, influence networks, decision makers
  4. Financial Analysis – Cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, budget constraints
  5. Legal Documentation – Contract templates, legal precedents, regulatory requirements
  6. Performance Data – Vendor performance, service levels, delivery history

INNOVATION – R&D STRATEGY (6 Source Documents)

  1. R&D Financial Data – R&D spending, project budgets, resource allocation
  2. Innovation Pipeline – Project portfolios, stage-gate reviews, investment decisions
  3. Patent Portfolio – Patent filings, competitive analysis, IP landscape
  4. Market Research – Technology trends, customer needs, competitive intelligence
  5. Product Development Data – Development timelines, success rates, commercialization
  6. Innovation Metrics – R&D ROI, time-to-market, innovation revenue percentage

EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY (6 Source Documents)

  1. HR Performance Data – Individual performance reviews, goal achievement, ratings
  2. Time Tracking Data – Hours worked, project time allocation, productivity metrics
  3. Training Records – Skills development, training completion, certification status
  4. Employee Surveys – Engagement scores, satisfaction levels, feedback
  5. Compensation Data – Salary benchmarks, incentive programs, pay equity analysis
  6. Organizational Data – Team structures, reporting relationships, span of control

PATENT & IP PORTFOLIO (6 Source Documents)

  1. Patent Applications – Filed patents, prosecution history, examination records
  2. IP Registration Documents – Trademark registrations, copyright filings
  3. License Agreements – Licensing deals, royalty payments, terms and conditions
  4. IP Valuation Reports – Asset valuations, market assessments, financial impact
  5. Competitive Intelligence – Competitor patent analysis, freedom to operate studies
  6. IP Strategy Documents – Portfolio strategy, filing decisions, budget allocation

Performance Optimization & Market Positioning (56 Source Documents)

KPIs PYRAMID (7 Source Documents)

  1. Financial Reports – P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, key financial ratios
  2. Operational Metrics – Production data, service delivery, efficiency measures
  3. Customer Data – Satisfaction scores, retention rates, customer lifetime value
  4. Employee Metrics – Performance ratings, engagement scores, turnover rates
  5. Quality Data – Defect rates, quality scores, customer complaints
  6. Sales Performance – Revenue data, conversion rates, pipeline metrics
  7. Strategic Indicators – Goal achievement, initiative progress, milestone completion

TAX STRATEGY OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Tax Returns (5 years) – Federal and state corporate tax filings
  2. Financial Statements – Book vs. tax reconciliations, permanent differences
  3. Entity Structure Documents – Legal entity setup, ownership structures
  4. Transaction Documentation – M&A transactions, restructuring activities
  5. Tax Compliance Records – Tax payments, penalties, audit history
  6. International Operations – Transfer pricing documentation, foreign entity data
  7. Tax Planning Analysis – Tax projections, strategy assessments, scenario modeling

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (7 Source Documents)

  1. Customer Feedback – Surveys, reviews, complaints, testimonials
  2. Service Metrics – Response times, resolution rates, service quality scores
  3. Customer Journey Data – Touchpoint interactions, channel usage, experience mapping
  4. Sales Data – Customer acquisition, retention, lifetime value analysis
  5. Support Tickets – Customer service requests, issue categories, resolution data
  6. Digital Analytics – Website usage, app engagement, digital experience metrics
  7. Customer Segmentation – Demographics, behavior patterns, value segments

MARKET BENCHMARKING (7 Source Documents)

  1. Industry Reports – Market research, industry analysis, trend studies
  2. Competitive Analysis – Competitor profiles, pricing analysis, market positioning
  3. Performance Comparisons – Industry benchmarks, peer group analysis
  4. Market Share Data – Competitive landscape, market position, share trends
  5. Financial Benchmarks – Industry financial ratios, performance standards
  6. Operational Benchmarks – Industry best practices, efficiency standards
  7. Customer Research – Market surveys, customer preference studies

CONTRACTS GENERATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Legal Templates – Standard contract forms, legal precedents, regulatory requirements
  2. Business Requirements – Scope of work, deliverables, performance standards
  3. Financial Terms – Pricing models, payment terms, cost structures
  4. Risk Assessment – Legal risks, liability concerns, insurance requirements
  5. Regulatory Requirements – Compliance obligations, industry standards
  6. Historical Agreements – Previous contracts, negotiation outcomes, lessons learned
  7. Stakeholder Requirements – Business needs, technical specifications, service levels

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (7 Source Documents)

  1. Inventory Records – Stock levels, item locations, SKU data
  2. Sales Data – Historical demand, seasonality patterns, forecast accuracy
  3. Supplier Information – Lead times, minimum order quantities, reliability data
  4. Cost Data – Purchase prices, carrying costs, storage expenses
  5. Warehouse Operations – Receiving, picking, shipping data, space utilization
  6. Quality Records – Inspection results, defect rates, returns data
  7. System Reports – ERP data, inventory turns, obsolescence analysis

QUALITY ASSURANCE (7 Source Documents)

  1. Quality Control Data – Inspection results, test data, defect tracking
  2. Customer Complaints – Quality issues, returns, warranty claims
  3. Process Documentation – Quality procedures, work instructions, specifications
  4. Audit Reports – Internal audits, external assessments, certification reviews
  5. Supplier Quality Data – Incoming inspection, supplier scorecards, quality agreements
  6. Training Records – Quality training completion, certification status
  7. Corrective Action Records – Non-conformance reports, root cause analysis, solutions

PROCESS & POLICY OPTIMIZATION (7 Source Documents)

  1. Policy Documents – Current policies, procedures, guidelines
  2. Compliance Records – Policy adherence, violation reports, training completion
  3. Process Maps – Current state documentation, workflow diagrams
  4. Performance Data – Process metrics, efficiency measures, outcome data
  5. Audit Findings – Internal audits, compliance reviews, improvement opportunities
  6. Stakeholder Feedback – Employee input, customer feedback, management reviews
  7. Benchmark Data – Industry best practices, performance standards, comparative analysis

Sales, Marketing & Growth Acceleration (18 Source Documents)

CUSTOMER RETENTION (6 Source Documents)

  1. Customer Database – Customer profiles, purchase history, interaction records
  2. Churn Analysis Data – Cancellation reasons, customer lifecycle, retention rates
  3. Customer Feedback – Satisfaction surveys, Net Promoter Score, service ratings
  4. Usage Analytics – Product usage patterns, feature adoption, engagement metrics
  5. Support History – Service requests, issue resolution, customer service interactions
  6. Account Management Records – Relationship history, upsell opportunities, renewal data

SALES CONVERSION (6 Source Documents)

  1. Sales Pipeline Data – Lead sources, conversion rates, sales cycle times
  2. CRM Data – Customer interactions, opportunity tracking, win/loss analysis
  3. Sales Performance – Individual and team metrics, quota achievement, activity levels
  4. Lead Generation Data – Marketing qualified leads, source attribution, cost per lead
  5. Customer Acquisition – Onboarding data, time to value, early indicators
  6. Pricing Analysis – Quote-to-close ratios, discount analysis, competitive pricing

DIGITAL MARKETING (6 Source Documents)

  1. Website Analytics – Traffic data, conversion rates, user behavior, SEO performance
  2. Social Media Data – Engagement metrics, follower growth, content performance
  3. Email Marketing Data – Open rates, click-through rates, campaign performance
  4. Advertising Data – PPC performance, ad spend, ROI, audience targeting results
  5. Content Performance – Blog traffic, content engagement, lead generation
  6. Marketing Attribution – Channel performance, customer journey, ROI by channel

These 250 source documents represent the actual business files, records, and data that companies would upload to the AI BIZ GURU platform for analysis. Each agent uses these source documents to generate insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance tailored to the specific business context and challenges.

 

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