There are many reasons to start a business. Maybe you want to achieve financial freedom, get unchained from your desk or even just create free time to spend with your family.
Once you take the steps to establish your business and begin taking in revenue, it may seem like these goals are still distant due to the struggles of growing a business from the ground up.
If you have started a business, you are likely an expert in your field and can create a great product or service but running a business and creating growth go beyond expertise in a given field.
This is where a business coach can be an integral part of taking your business to the next level. A business coach is someone with a great deal of experience in your field or in the general business world.
If you were to hire a business coach, their main goal would be to turn you into the best businessperson you can be. Business coaches examine the behavior of business owners and make recommendations on actions they can take to lead their companies more effectively.
Do you feel like your business is stuck in its current position? Many businesses experience a wave of success at the beginning, but then regress into a position where they “tread water” without moving forward.
A common reason for this is the business owner becomes bogged down with everything related to running a business, plus the day-to-day operations of the company, and they can’t focus on planning for the future or expansion.
This is where a business coach can come in and help the business owner re-prioritize what is truly important to success and help the owner delegate tasks they are potentially wasting time on.
Another area where business coaches are invaluable is in creating a positive company culture focused on growth. Without all employees on board, company growth is very hard. Business coaches educate the owner on tactics to get buy-in and coaches them on how to train, teach and even discipline employees.
With the minutia managed with the help of a business coach, strategy is the next step. Business owners likely have a vision for growth but need some help with the building blocks. This is where coaches can take in their opinion of the business combined with the vision and create actionable steps to create growth.
If you think a business coach could benefit your operation and you are in the Raleigh, NC area, Tom Sicola is a local consultant who has decades of experience in the business world and partners with businesses in the area to optimize their performance.
Take our quick business assessment to see if business coaching would be a good step for you, we look forward to helping your business grow!
