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BUSINESS 'START-UP' COACHING PROGRAM
We specialise in working with owner operated start-up businesses that are either creative in some way
or in the wellbeing sector. Our clients include graphic designers, small
advertising agencies, natural therapists, yoga teachers, coaches, web designers,
publishers, people in communications and those developing or marketing new
products or services.
Like all of our programs, our business coaching is designed to help you enjoy
the process of setting up your own business. Whether
you've got a great business idea that you're ready to get off the ground or
you're just dabbling with the idea of starting your own business, we'll help you
to clarify the next steps.
How is our program different?
With seventeen years experience managing several successful creative businesses
in Melbourne and almost five years of coaching experience, Kate James provides a
business coaching program designed to support you through the exciting but
sometimes daunting process of setting up your own business.
'I loved my sessions with Kate and miss them now we’re done! In a very
friendly and professional manner, Kate helped me pinpoint exactly what l was
looking for in my career. We identified my passions, my strengths, ultimate job
criteria and a whole lot more including balancing career and family life. As a
result of our sessions, l am about to launch my own business – something Kate
helped me realise l’d been wanting to do for years and that if l didn’t give it
a go, l’d likely have regrets. Her supportive and no nonsense approach,
including a wealth of experience and professional network, were invaluable in
assisting me take the first very exciting steps.'
Sarah Fisher, denu, Berwick
We'll help you organise all of the practical things you need to get your
business started
including writing a
business plan, registering your
business name, developing your marketing material including business cards,
brochures, website, press release and newsletter etc. We'll help you develop
your branding
to ensure you position your business correctly in the marketplace. Together we
create a simple but effective marketing plan
that you can follow to ensure you are consistently creating opportunities for
your business to grow and succeed.
We'll help you create
systems and procedures
that will free up your time
and make your business run more smoothly.
We'll work with you to devise your
customer service practices to
ensure your existing clients leave you with a great experience.
We will talk to you about the
challenges you might encounter with competitors, staff, suppliers...or
any other relationships for that matter.
'Like many small businesses, our growth
was rapid and exciting. Working with Kate enabled us to put much needed
systems and processes in place to effectively streamline and manage our
business. Kate was also instrumental in helping us deal with competitive
threats, not only on a strategic level, but also in dealing with the feelings of
frustration and of being overwhelmed by the perceived competitors. She worked
with us to clarify our business focus and the challenges and opportunities that
lay ahead. Sometimes I couldn't see the forest for the trees, but Kate had a
knack for giving things clarity and putting things into perspective in a
succinct and professional way. Meeting with Kate was always an enjoyable
experience and we hope to continue our relationship with her as we take the
business to another level.'
Kirsten MacKelden,
Editorial Director and Publisher,
Real Weddings magazine
(included in BRW Upstarts, February 2006)
WHO WE WORK WITH
We specialise in working with young businesses. We work across
a range of areas but often our clients businesses are 'creative' in one way or
another.
Coaching Programs:
Initially we meet for an introductory appointment so that you can decide
whether our coaching is best suited to your needs. Once you are ready to
go ahead, you can choose from either an in-person or telephone coaching program.
BUSINESS COACHING PROGRAM:
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Three
Session Package |
3
x 50 minute sessions held either weekly or fortnightly
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Six Session
Package |
6 x 50 minute
sessions held either weekly or fortnightly |
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Twelve Session
Package |
12 x 50 minute
sessions held either weekly or fortnightly |
Please
contact us to make an appointment for an introductory or face to face telephone session.
To arrange a business coaching appointment or to discuss your needs further, please
contact us.
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