Progress, Release Notes & Roadmap
The Analyst didn't appear overnight. It's the product of decades of advisory work, years of data, and a deliberate build process that started long before a single line of code was written.
Our Journey
Data mapped and research completed across thousands of SMEs. We set out to answer: "How can we make any small business better?"
33x return on feesDevelopment starts on the Backable platform, the foundation that would eventually power both Backable.ai and The Analyst.
The first internal tool goes live. Proof that the underlying methodology could be operationalised through technology.
4-6 hours saved per processBackable AI research kicks off, built on proprietary data tracked over thousands of businesses. The methodology meets machine learning.
The Backable product takes shape as a direct-to-market platform for SME owners.
Upgraded internal tools validate the approach and fund the next phase of development.
7-9 hours saved per week per staff memberThe first Analyst test project kicks off, applying the full methodology through the platform for the first time.
Full-scale development of The Analyst platform begins.
Focus group testing with real users to validate the Backable experience.
The first external beta testers begin using Backable.ai.
The first fully automated Analyst report is generated end to end, from questionnaire input through multi-engine analysis to final deliverable. A milestone moment.
30 clients tested The Analyst platform, providing real-world validation of the methodology and outputs.
30 clients validatedClosed beta programme for The Analyst and continued beta for Backable.ai.
Final refinements to both The Analyst and Backable ahead of market launch.
Both products launch to market. The Analyst opens to advisory partners. Backable.ai opens to SME owners.
Release Notes
A new ~50-page condensed report format that distils the full strategy report into a concise version, more detailed than the executive brief but far more digestible than the full report.
Roadmap
A snapshot of what we're working on and what's planned. Timelines are estimates and may shift as priorities evolve.
Custom branding for partner and reseller deployments, present The Analyst under your own brand.
In TestingNext-generation analysis workflows for deeper, more comprehensive business insights.
In TestingAutonomous workflows triggered from review meetings, capturing decisions, flagging follow-ups, and updating records.
Enhanced AI-powered voice assistant for conducting client interviews and questionnaire walkthroughs. Paused while we prioritise the testing pipeline above.
A dedicated report format for investment readiness and mergers & acquisitions analysis.
Automatically generate a polished, investor-ready pitch deck from your Analyst report and business data.
Build and configure bespoke report formats tailored to specific client needs or advisory use cases.
Manage and monitor multiple client engagements from a single portfolio view.
A live, interactive view of client performance and strategic progress. (Previously listed as "Live Dashboard".)
Schedule meetings, auto-generate minutes and board reports, and get instant answers from The Analyst in the room. (Previously listed as "Live Attendance".)
Connect Xero for automatic financial-data import and sync. (Previously listed as "Financial Data Integrations".)
A new ~50-page condensed report format, more concise than the full strategy report but more detailed than the executive brief. Available now to all advisors.
Timelines are estimates and may shift as priorities evolve. Features in the Exploring category are under consideration and not yet committed.
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