Can anyone refer a good small business coach in Melbourne?

[Lizzy C]

Hi,

I am looking for a business coach who specialises in small business. Preferably someone who offers a personalised service rather than a big company.

Anyone had any experience with a good coach?

I am a photographer, but they do not necessarily have had to had experience working with photographers.

Cheers,

Liz

[MissieK]

You could try Maureen Pound from www.boundlesspotential.com.au - she's in Melbourne.

Melissa

[Avatar Consulting]

Hello Lizzy C

If you want to give us an idea of what areas you wanted to get a business coach looking at in your business, we might be able to get a specialist in that area being referred to you.

As for myself, I am a Melbourne based Small Business coach, that might be able to help you.

Feel free to shoot me a question in this forum and i will try and provide some solutions or information for you that will help your business.

[Lizzy C]

Hi Melissa, thanks for the tip. Will check her out.

Thanks for your reply Paul. I guess I am looking for someone who can help me with strategic planning and probably general marketing advice.

[Michelle - Transformers]

Hi Lizzy,

Sounds like you might be open to talking Darren Hughes of Turning Point Business Consulting (www.turningpointbc.com). As a licensee of the Better Business Institute he has the benefit of shared results of thousands of businesses but runs his own company. The ultimate in personalised service only limiting himself to a few quality businesses at any one time.

Best wishes,

Michelle

[Jayne Tancred]

Hi Lizzy
I highly recommend Elaine Seager - phone 07 4053 4714 or visit http://www.elaineseager.com/

She is not in Melbourne, but runs coaching sessions by phone from Cairns. I have found my telephone sessions with her to be extremely effective and inspiring. One of my mates reckons that without Elaine's coaching her business would have been half the size it is and her stress levels twice as high - pretty good recommendation huh? That's what prompted me to consult with Elaine when I was at a crossroads, and her insights were invaluable.

In fact your post has prompted me to line up some more sessions with her - so thank you!

[Lia Scomazzon]

Hi Liz, I highly recommend my business coach, Margaret Gill. She is based in Daylesford and I have regular phone sessions with her, covering things like business planning and marketing. She specializes in working with people in a range of small businesses, esp in the early stages of establishing and developing their business. Margaret offers a complimentary session, so you can get an idea whether she is the right person for you. Her email details are info@margaretgill.com . She has made a big difference in many ways to the growth of my business. Sincerely, Lia Scomazzon

[MarkBubner]

Hi Lizzy.

Not personally, but one of the best places to find specific expertise is www.expertmagnet.com.

You can post a request, and coaches that can provide the expertise you are after will respond to you.

Regards,
Mark

[maureenpound]

Hey Liz

Happy to have a chat to clarify what your needs are and to see if I can help.
My service is very personalised. I help define exactly what you want, and then create a strategic plan that you can actually follow. I hold your hand every step of the way.

I am currently writing a book called "101 way to maket for under $100 a month". Feel free to call me on 0405 50 53 51 so I can get clearer on exactly the support you need.

Have a great weekend!

Maureen

Originally Posted by Lizzy C

Hi,

I am looking for a business coach who specialises in small business. Preferably someone who offers a personalised service rather than a big company.

Anyone had any experience with a good coach?

I am a photographer, but they do not necessarily have had to had experience working with photographers.

Cheers,

Liz

[Lizzy C]

Thanks everyone for all the referrals.

I've decided to go with kate from total balance to whom I was refeered to by someone from this forum.

Cheers,

Liz