Most business owners are so focused on the mere survival of their business that they rarely have the time, energy or resources to prioritise the growth of their business. You don’t want your business to survive, you want it to thrive. A business in survival mode is emotionally and physically tolling to all involved and
A business coach is someone who guides you through a business plan, helps you pay taxes, hire employees, and more. Finding the right business coach and growth program for your company is essential to your success. By the end of this article, you’ll know how to find a business coach that fits your learning style
Did you know, there are over 2.3 million small businesses operating in Australia today. And according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 93% of those businesses had a turnover of LESS than $2 million dollars. I find that interesting. My question is, why do only 7% of all Australian businesses turnover more than $2 million
Time and time again I get asked as a marketing professional how much money should my business spend on marketing? Well, when the guys at UpCoach asked me to contribute a guest post, I jumped at the chance of giving some insight into the allusive nature of marketing budgeting. I am going to walk you
What comes to mind when you hear the word COACHING? Could it be a sporting coach, helping to direct a team on the sports field or is it a personal trainer helping someone to shift some weight? Or perhaps it’s an individual who has a greater knowledge of a path previously travelled? Whatever it is,
It’s that typically awkward moment, when you’re at a social gathering, enjoying a few beers in the sunshine on a Sunday when someone rolls out the convo-starter question, “So Chris, what do you do?”. The awkwardness only arises when I shoot back my reply, “Oh, I’m a Business Coach” which is generally followed by, “Oh, right…uh, so WHAT is a business
How Much Does a Business Coach Cost? I once heard someone say “Business Coaches are a dime a dozen”, and in some way that’s true. In fact, it’s the same as referring to a mechanic. They are pretty much everywhere and offer the same service more or less, so what’s the difference? I believe that in most
Its the CRISIS point for any small business owner. That overwhelming feeling of knowing that you have grown your business as far as you can, and now you require the help, expertise and blunt force accountability to help move it to the next level. But where the hell do you start? Selecting a business coach to help “turn
I see it all the time…. business owners telling me they really “want” something, but their actions (or inaction) are not providing them with the results. If people truly want to achieve more, they need to push past the threshold that’s holding them back. I have a name for this limitation: the Invisible Barrier. More
In sales, sometimes its the small things that make a big difference. A smile. A handshake. Even an upsell. And the simplicity of this will blow you away… After working in hospitality for over 16 years, I learned a thing or two about how to serve and sell to customers. I also learned how small efforts