If you ask a small business owner about business leadership coaching, chances are they will tell you it’s a subject for executives and CEO’s of large corporations. But leadership is a powerful skill that has many significant applications in the small business environment as well. Here are some characteristics of successful small business leaders, in… Continue reading Business Management Coaching | Leadership isn’t just for executives
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Business Coaching | Ongoing support yields better results
Before business coaching was developed, when business owners needed help, they would turn to a business consultant or mentor. And although business consultants and mentors can significantly help their clients, a business coaching relationship is far more comprehensive. For what a business coach provides, is not only ongoing guidance, but the support and accountability we… Continue reading Business Coaching | Ongoing support yields better results
Business Coaching | The Isolation of the Solo-preneur
If you own a business, are an independent professional, freelancer or work for yourself, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that isolation is one of the greatest causes of business stress. It’s easy to see why, as you’re most likely doing too much, if not everything yourself. It’s hard to do it all and do it… Continue reading Business Coaching | The Isolation of the Solo-preneur
Are you managing your business, or just flying by the seat of your pants?
The other day I wrote about the importance of accountability in business. Today, I’ll expand on this a bit by relating a story about Jim, a client I worked with a year or so ago… Jim is a highly creative interior designer. He has built a solid reputation on his ability to create zen-like rooms that truly helped… Continue reading Are you managing your business, or just flying by the seat of your pants?
Business Coaching: Accountability, delivered
Accountability has long been a problem for many business owners. Without a boss standing over your head, and with lots of different situations pulling at you all simultaneously, it’s often difficult to maintain focus and keep plugging ahead. John Janitch of Duct Tape Marketing has a great post today on the different ways for business… Continue reading Business Coaching: Accountability, delivered
Business Coaching: More on how to thrive in the recession
As President Elect Obama stated today, we’re in a recession that may be with us for quite some time. But don’t let that news get to you, because as a business owner or someone who works independently, look on the bright side. You’re in a unique postion. If you worked for someone else, you’d probably… Continue reading Business Coaching: More on how to thrive in the recession
Business Management Coaching: Ten Tiny Tips For 2009
I recently came across a wonderful post by Guy Kawasaki entitled “Ten Tiny Things Every Small Business Owner Should Do in 2009” which basically asks those in business management to look at their companies as a customer would, to test out how well they’re doing. Guy writes: On this, the last day of 2008, I… Continue reading Business Management Coaching: Ten Tiny Tips For 2009
Business Coaching Case Study: Managing growth
Arthur runs a busy holistic health center in a big city on the west coast. In addition to his acupuncture practice, he employs a nutritionist, 2 massage therapists, a homeopathic doctor, 3 receptionists and two assistants. They provide health services, and also do a fair amount of business selling vitamins, supplements, essential oils and homeopathic remedies. Arthur started this business about 4 years… Continue reading Business Coaching Case Study: Managing growth
Schedule a Business Consultation and help “recession proof” your business
I’ve been getting a slew of calls recently from business owners and professionals who are concerned about the effect the recession on their business. Some of these concerned business owners need ongoing business coaching. Others, need some good advice. Some some lack the time, energy money or other resources needed to implement marketing strategies or need… Continue reading Schedule a Business Consultation and help “recession proof” your business
Small Business Advice: Think big!
When Steve called for some small business advice, he laid out a familiar story. A seasoned professional, Steve started his engineering business after the firm he worked for went under. With his vast knowledge and experience, he figured it would be a no brainer to go out on his own. Armed with a nice roster of former clients… Continue reading Small Business Advice: Think big!