| If you're starting a new business or need a hand | | | | Promises. Some business coaches make a habit |
| in figuring out ways to better manage your | | | | of making some outlandish promises. They're |
| existing operation, you might want to consider | | | | willing to tell you that they can transform you and |
| retaining the services of a good business coach. | | | | your tiny bootstrap start up into a multi-million |
| Of course, finding a good coach requires that you | | | | dollar company I a short period. If they're making |
| have the ability to spot a good coach! Not all | | | | those kinds of promises, it's time to leave them |
| business coaching is created equal and being able | | | | behind. Credible coaches will recognize that they |
| to find the right assistance is absolutely necessary | | | | can't make any guarantees about outcomes. |
| if you even want to consider finding someone to | | | | There are too many variables at play to even |
| give you a hand. | | | | think of making promises about what their |
| So, can you spot good business coaching or are | | | | coaching will do for anyone's bottom line. |
| you at risk of partnering with someone who | | | | Emphasis. If you're looking for coaching it's |
| won't be able to provide you with the assistance | | | | because you feel like you have some |
| you really need? | | | | weaknesses in your skill set that you need to |
| Here are a few ways to assess the probable | | | | shore up. That's why it's important to find a coach |
| value of a business coach. | | | | whose expertise lies in those areas. There's no |
| Experience. Experience matters. A coach should | | | | use in dealing with someone who has your |
| have experience that will help him or her to | | | | strengths but can't help you where you need it |
| answer your questions and to provide you with | | | | the most. |
| good advice. In the case of those who are building | | | | Business coaching can be a powerful strategy |
| a business that means finding a coach who's been | | | | that offers an incalculable return on your |
| through the "ground up" process himself or | | | | investment. Getting the most out of coaching, |
| herself. Your potential coach scores bonus points | | | | however, requires the ability to find the right |
| if he or she has entrepreneurial experience in your | | | | person with whom to work. |
| field or a closely related ones. | | | | |