Eastlife Spring 2021

Business101
Reasons to Hire a
Business Coach
Lockdown has changed the way we
work. From online meetings to working
from home, many businesses have
had to learn how to adapt. If you’re
feeling stuck in your business, new or
established, a business coach could be
the answer.
A business coach will only be beneficial
if you’re willing to grow and take advice.
The more you invest in yourself, the
more likely you’re to succeed. With this
in mind, we’ve pulled together reasons
to hire a business coach.
1
Accomplish your goals
A business coach offers so much more
than just advice. Support is available
in all areas of running a business
varying from planning, structure, risk
assessment, improving sales and profit,
design, feedback and action. Initially a
good business coach will help you set
your goals then help you take consistent
actions to reach them.
3
Profit
Making money might be an obvious
choice for starting a business but it’s
easy to lose money without realising. A
coach can help you manage finances,
create a strategy and help increase
profits.
2
Priorities
Finding a work life balance can be
tough, especially when you’re a
business owner. A coach will help
you structure your priorities and find
a balance which works for you. Once
you’ve created a method, it will give
you more time to focus on the task
at hand without juggling multiple
jobs at once, ultimately leading to
increased productivity. A virtual PA is
also an effective option for managing
admin. There are a number of services
available. For example, virtual PA
Laura Harris based in Essex, offers
both executive and lifestyle support
taking on administration, planning and
management.
4
Decisions
A business coach is there to offer
support and guidance. Sharing your
ideas with someone who understands
your goals will help you make the right
choices. A coach will be able to provide
constructive views and feedback.
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