This document discusses becoming investor ready by outlining the benefits of being prepared for investment, the key aspects of having an investor ready business, and providing a checklist for businesses to self-assess their readiness for investment. The benefits of being investor ready include gaining a competitive advantage, capitalizing on opportunities, making the business easier to run and more profitable. There are six pillars of becoming investor ready which cover personal attributes, business assessment, deal structure, document preparation, compliance, and final due diligence. The document provides a scoring system for businesses to rate themselves across various sections as green, amber, or red to determine their overall investor readiness.