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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Why your business needs a helping hand - Guest Blog

Running a business is like raising a child, it’s hard to do it alone and usually takes a whole group of people who help get the job done. It’s like when they come home from school and ask for help with their algebra homework. If you’re anything like me the last time you did algebra, Richmond was winning AFL premierships. So you’d get them a tutor and make sure they had the help they needed.

Your business is no different. Calling in the specialists a job gets done is commonplace, so why should your business miss out? There are so many business areas nobody can possibly know everything, so seeking a business coach for working out the kinks in your business is money well spent. A business coach will help you critique your business objectively, form strategies for success and help you plan for the future. Here’s 4 ways a business coach can lend a helping hand.

  • Small businesses present a unique set of challenges, so learning your priorities and gaining a clear sense of your future goals. Aligning your actions with your intentions is the first step in developing your business’ success.
  • A business coach will help you critically assess your business for weak areas and provide advice on how you can strengthen them. There’s always room for improvement when working with a business coach.
  • Once you’ve identified opportunities in your business, a business coach can help you form strategies for improvement or getting the most out of existing strategy.  
  • A business coach can help you develop strong relationships with your customers, meaning you can retain them, help them refer business to you and make their views and opinions valuable.

If you feel your business can benefit from some advice from a business coach, contact Bruce Frame for a chat about your options or problem areas that may concern you.