What are the core business area(s) and geographic locations in which the company operates? • How have specific financial results improved or changed? • Is there evidence from other sources that can verify the trends for the industry? • What are the company’s current business strategy or strategies and key points of difference in the target market? Is there a specific skillset required of employees? • What is the current and future market potential for the company? What influences have recent global events apparently had on the company? In which specific areas? • Identify strengths of the company’s management team and how these may benefit the organisation in future financial years. • What are the remuneration trends from last year to this year for the highest earners? • Is there a difference in the wages that could be earned in a competitor’s business? • What is the current management structure and ownership structure? • Identify strengths of the company’s management team and how these may benefit the organisation in future financial years. • What are the remuneration trends from last year to this year for the highest earners? • Are there other non-wage-related benefits?