subject: The 7 Most Asked Questions About Business Mentoring and Business Coaching [print this page] The 7 Most Asked Questions About Business Mentoring and Business Coaching
I'm often asked how a business mentor or a Business Coach can help a struggling business succeed or make a successful business better.In my mind, the main value of having a mentor or a coach is in having someone beside you who knows the "ins and outs" of business, and more importantly, how to grow profits consistently versus simply cutting expenses as a way to get more money into your pocket.Generally, there are 7 main questions most people ask about mentoring and coaching, and the answers here can hopefully clarify the benefits for you and your business:1)How can business mentoring or business coaching help my business? They can guide you to greater success by helping you implement a series of proven systems and strategies designed to help your business grow. By focusing on proven systems and holding you accountable to your results, they may be one of the most important and influential people you could invest in for your business.2)How do I choose a Business Coach? This is a very personal decision, and the best way to decide on one is to make sure you have a good rapport with your mentor or coach, and that your business mentor or coach has the best interests of your company (and you!) in mind.3)What format does business mentoring or business coaching take? Coaching differs from conventional business consulting in that the process involves using a series of continuing and on-going questions to arrive at conclusions and answers that work for your business. Depending on the program, they can work with you in a group setting or in specialized one-on-one coaching or business mentoring sessions.4)How much does business coaching cost? It depends on the program, but having a business mentor is less expensive than you might think. For the cost of a part-time person, a business mentor can work with you to boost your revenues and profits. In fact, it is their goal is to work to "find their fee" and pay for the cost of services within a period of several months.5)How do I book a business mentor or business coach? Simply contact one in your area, who will then set up a complimentary session with you to review your business, your goals and your objectives.6)Will a business mentor or Business Coach really work for my business? In a word, yes! Because of proven and systematized set of strategies that have worked for thousands of different types of businesses all over the world, a systemized process can for your company.7)How can I tell if a business mentor or Business Coach is effective? If your business runs better, earns more profit and attracts better customers and better team, then your business mentor has worked effectively for your business.Sometimes, they may make you feel uncomfortable, or hold you accountable for your results, or they may push you further than you thought possible. If so, then your business mentor or coach has also done his or her job.No matter what your goals or objectives, or where your business might be right now, a good business mentor or coach can work wonders for you and your business!
