Every Business Journey is Different…

 

 

While many challenges in business are similar… we know each and every business has it’s uniqueness.

Whether your venture is a side-hustle, self-employed, micro-small business or medium to large business, it is important to understand the fundamentals of and create an approach that supports:

You.

Your Goals.

Your Business. 

 

Review the path that fits where you are

Coaching, mentoring, and advisory support can look different when you are starting up versus when you are growing an established business. 

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Starting Up

From idea to your first 3–5 years in business.

Starting up a new business could mean be a new idea, starting a side hustle if you currently have a job, starting a new business from scratch or even buying a business / franchise for the first time.  For a business in the starting phase, there are important things to discuss that a different to an established business.  Discover more options about specific tools and strategies to consider for your business in this stage.

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Established Business

3+ years trading with ongoing clients and sales.

 

 

What is your business size?  

There are significant variations in the way business support can be provided based on the size and type of business.  Learn more about the following options and see how a tailored solution can be developed for you.

Side Hustle

Self Employed

Micro to Small Business

Medium to Large Business

Fundamental Business Pressures

Here is a list of fundamental business pressures grouped into distint areas that almost every small or growing business face at some point.  Many of the pressures are layered on top of each other and can have an impact on how well the the business can survive and thrive.

 

Do any of these pressures resonate with you?

Financial

  • Irregular or unpredictable income

  • Not enough sales or leads coming in

  • Cash flow issues (e.g., waiting on payments)

  • Undercharging or low profitability

  • Difficulty budgeting or managing expenses

  • High overhead or rising costs

Time and Energy Pressures

  • Too much to do, not enough time

  • Burnout or exhaustion

  • No time to plan or work on the business

  • Working long hours for limited return

  • Difficulty taking breaks or holidays

People and Team Pressures

  • Doing everything alone (no team or support)

  • Hard to find reliable staff or contractors

  • Managing others is challenging or new

  • Confusion about roles, responsibilities, or delegation

  • Staff performance or retention issues

People and Team Pressures

  • Doing everything alone (no team or support)

  • Hard to find reliable staff or contractors

  • Managing others is challenging or new

  • Confusion about roles, responsibilities, or delegation

  • Staff performance or retention issues

Sales, Marketing and Customer Growth

  • No clear plan for finding new clients

  • Relying too heavily on word-of-mouth

  • Inconsistent marketing or unclear messaging

  • Difficulty pricing or packaging services

  • Competing with cheaper or larger businesses

Systems and Operational Pressures

  • Clunky or manual processes

  • No clear systems or documentation

  • Data and files everywhere – hard to stay organised

  • Missed deadlines or confusion about tasks

  • Trouble scaling or streamlining

Mindset and Leadership Pressures

  • Feeling stuck or unsure what to do next

  • Imposter syndrome or self-doubt

  • No clear business goals or direction

  • Difficulty switching from technician to business owner

  • Struggling to lead with confidence

Legal, Compliance, and Admin Pressures

  • Overwhelmed by paperwork, bookkeeping, or tax

  • Unclear about legal responsibilities

  • Avoiding admin or compliance due to complexity

  • Poor record-keeping or outdated systems