Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: I have a great sales person who looks after the majority of my clients, however I feel as if I am losing personal contact with them. They don’t know who I am and if she leaves, she could very easily take some of them with her. How do I reconnect with clients without overstepping what my salesperson is doing? Continue reading →

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: I have a reasonably successful business and capable staff, but I find I am forever having to get in and do the work myself to be sure that it’s done properly. I want the business to grow, but growth seems painfully slow. Continue reading →

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: Each year we spend significant money on advertising (Yellow Pages etc), but I don’t know how effective it is. I feel I’m not getting commensurate results. Am I spending it in the right area and how can I get better results? Continue reading →

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: Good people are impossible to find. The last two people I employed, interviewed really well, but have both turned out to be duds. I know there are great people out there, because I constantly hear about them from others. Why can’t I find them? Continue reading →

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: I have a lot of systems in place in my practice, but can’t get the staff to follow them. They continue to do everything their own way, or to not follow them at all. What can I do? Continue reading →