{"id":173,"date":"2020-06-05T00:23:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T23:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachingbysmk.com\/?p=173"},"modified":"2020-06-05T00:34:31","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T23:34:31","slug":"6-awesome-things-a-business-coach-will-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachingbysmk.com\/6-awesome-things-a-business-coach-will-do\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Awesome Things A Business Coach Will Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Six Things A Business Coach Can Do For A Small Business<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

What is a Business Coach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Business Coach is someone who will assist the owner, or perhaps manager of a business to staying on track to meet their business and personal goals. If, for example, they\u2019ve grown too big too fast and need to get back on the right track or they need a new direction and boost to improve profits, a Business Coach will be there to guide them into place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this sound like something you need for yourself and your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are six things a Business Coach can do to help your small business\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fresh View<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 A small business may well mean the business owner is the only employee or one of only a few and therefore it\u2019s great to get someone in from \u2018the outside\u2019 to get a fresh view on the business and, in many cases, give some valuable constructive criticism. Sometimes the owner of a business can be too close to a situation to see clearly and objectively. This could be not letting go of a product or service that doesn\u2019t meet its potential due to old habits and nostalgia or perhaps being a fantastic business person but not so great in the authoritative \u2018boss\u2019 role, a Business Coach can help with all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Soundboard Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 A small business may only have one or very few decision-makers which can make it hard when trying to brainstorm and make decisions. Especially if you just can\u2019t agree! Although your friends and family will certainly be there to lend an ear, a Business Coach will likely have some professional insight and advice to help with the decision making process. Being able to soundboard to someone else can really help and takes some of the pressure off. There\u2019s no point creating a hostile environment with your other key decision-makers when you can get a professional in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 3. Expert Insight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 Speaking of professionals, a Business Coach will likely have the industry experience and knowledge to help wherever needed. Whether this is a new project, client onboarding or a subtle rebrand, it\u2019s beneficial to get some expert insight from an outsider who will tell you how it is. A Business Coach doesn\u2019t need to be a one-off thing so be reassured by the fact they will be there for the big decisions and then each step of the journey as and when they are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 4. Confidence Boost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stuck in a rut and not sure what your next business move is? A Business Coach can help remind you where you\u2019ve come from and what you\u2019ve successfully created already. Even just as a second opinion agreeing your next move, or reassuring you that sticking to the status quo is the right thing to do, this will lead to a much-needed confidence boost and (hopefully) give you the motivation to carry on to your next business venture, whatever that may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Refresh & Refocus <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 It might be that hiring a Business Coach leads to a freshening up of processes or perhaps you\u2019re now able to identify that you\u2019ve got everything exactly where it needs to be. Either way, it\u2019s good to go over your strategy every now and then. Even just the process of explaining your business to an outsider and justifying why you do what you do the way you do can help give you a fresh take on things and refocus your goals and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Further Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Things can change in the business world and if you\u2019re busy with your day to day to-do list then it can prove hard to keep up which means risking falling behind your competition and losing business. A Business Coach can give you a business knowledge refresh whether it\u2019s new terminology or best practices and keep you ahead of the game. This is an activity that\u2019s worth repeating perhaps annually so as to keep a competitive edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many more reasons as to why a small business may need a Business Coach so if any of the above resonates with you, or has triggered other thoughts and reasons then take a look today and make a positive move for you and your business. However, it\u2019s important to remember that this shouldn\u2019t be seen as a chore but an exciting opportunity to take control of your businesses future!For more information on business coaching<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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