Being a master of your craft doesn’t always translate into being a master at running your business.
If you are looking to, or already have, started a business and find yourself overwhelmed with the business side of things and/or struggling to make your desired profits, then a business coach or consultant could be exactly what you need to take the next step.
Business coaches examine your habits and company culture to ensure you are not only focusing on providing the best products and/or services you can, but also taking the right steps personally to guide the company to success.
Business consultants examine your products, procedures and business practices and make recommendations on how to optimize your profits. While coaches and consultants overlap in a lot of ways, the main difference is that coaches focus on you as the business leader and consultants focus on the company.
In hiring a business coach or consultant, you get someone with years of experience building, optimizing and helping businesses in your local market. Hiring a local expert is crucial because they know your customer base and what it takes to succeed in your city.
Business coaches and consultants have tremendous value for businesses just starting out, and for companies who might have started on the wrong foot. Between selecting office space, managing HR, proper accounting practices and more, the tasks can seem endless.
You likely started your business to pursue your passion and something you have a real talent for, but all the other responsibilities that come with being the person in charge can keep you away from what you’re truly passionate about.
When you started your company, you envisioned spending more time with family, a better work environment for you and everyone you work with and financial freedom, but it takes more than knowing a product or service to reach those goals.
This is where a business coach or consultant can help, using their experience to recommend ways to make all the extra responsibilities seem manageable so that you can focus on what’s important.
Another ideal client for a business coach or consultant is a company going through a big change.
Looking to merge with another company? Maybe you’re opening a second (or third, or tenth…) office and need help managing growth? Or after a hot start, has your business seen a drop in revenue and needs new ideas?
Business coaches and consultants have been in situations like these before and bringing them in to learn from their successes and mistakes is invaluable to navigating the often-choppy waters of change.
Considering a business coach or consultant in Wake County, NC? Tom Sicola is a local business expert with decades of experience helping businesses reach new heights and business owners find fulfillment doing the work they always dreamed of.
Take our business assessment today, it’s the first step in determining the health of your company and if business consulting could be beneficial.
We look forward to helping you achieve success in your business!
