SMALL BUSINESS 'START-UP' COACHING PROGRAM
We specialise in providing small business coaching for 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 small business coaching is designed to help you enjoy the process of setting up your own business. Whether you have a small business that you'd like to grow or even if 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 small business 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 anything else that has arisen in your small business.

'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)

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SMALL BUSINESS Coaching Programs:
Initially we meet for a single session so that you can decide whether our business coaching suits your needs.  Once you are ready to go ahead, you can choose from either an in-person or telephone coaching program.

BUSINESS COACHING PROGRAM:

Please contact us to make an appointment for an introductory or face to face telephone session. 

To arrange a small business coaching appointment or to discuss your needs further, please contact us.