Few businesses succeed without a plan. In fact, I’ve not (yet) come across one that has. According to research, businesses with a written business plan tend to grow 30% faster than those without. Operating without a plan – or at the very least an idea of where you’re headed – would be like trying to … How to Master a Quick and Effective Business Planning Process Read More » The post How to Master a Quick and Effective Business Planning Process appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

“Setting boundaries” feels like one of those things that life or relationship coaches tell you to do. It’s a way of keeping less desirable behaviours in check, and of building healthier habits. And it can quickly feel like a chore. Which is why I think about boundaries in a different way. As a protective fence. … The Business Boundaries Leading Entrepreneurs Set Read More » The post The Business Boundaries Leading Entrepreneurs Set appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

When you start a new business, chances are you’ll be bombarded with something unpleasant… Unsolicited advice. Friends and family – well-meaning the lot of them – like to make suggestions. Ways you could find new customers, products you could develop, or even how you should be marketing your business. The best entrepreneurs have a fine-tuned … The Business Support Services Entrepreneurs Actually Use Read More » The post The Business Support Services Entrepreneurs Actually Use appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

Let’s begin with some good news: I’d wager you already have some pretty effective business goals. When you first set up your company, there was almost certainly a moment when you said to yourself “I’d like to establish a business that does X”. And that, in itself, was you becoming an entrepreneur, and establishing your … Goal Setting in Entrepreneurship: Top Tips for Overcoming Business Challenges Read More » The post Goal Setting in Entrepreneurship: Top Tips for Overcoming Business Challenges appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

As a business owner, it’s likely you spend most of your time juggling more things than you can realistically handle. From marketing, to product development, to delivering your products or services, to invoicing. So tell me, do you have a business system for each of those things? And if so, is it written down somewhere … Business Systems: How to Work Better Not Harder Read More » The post Business Systems: How to Work Better Not Harder appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

If being an entrepreneur coach is all about helping people make the changes they’d like to make in their business, then there’s one question that I’m asked more than any. “How?” Most business owners – in fact, most people – already know what changes they’d like to make if they could. Whether it’s “I’d like … Entrepreneur Coach: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs Read More » The post Entrepreneur Coach: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

“What’s the plan, boss?” It’s a tough question. And it usually comes from your most hard-nosed, intelligent employee. Which makes it all the more difficult. But when you run a business on your own – either as a sole trader or as the sole senior leader – it’s easy to avoid the question altogether. After … Why Small Businesses Like Yours Need a Business Plan Read More » The post Why Small Businesses Like Yours Need a Business Plan appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

Running a small business takes a special kind of person. Someone with the resilience and grit to keep going, often against odds that tower over their head. Someone with a special skill or vision, and the motivation to share it with the world. And someone who can juggle 27 plates at the same time – … Hiring a Business Coach: What’s All the Fuss About? Read More » The post Hiring a Business Coach: What’s All the Fuss About? appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

Running a business can be difficult, and only some have the passion and drive to succeed. But often, even seasoned professionals can feel self-doubt as to whether or not they have what it takes. We can often feel we’re not the best person for the job or even that we have fallen into a role … A Guide to Imposter Syndrome Read More » The post A Guide to Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more

In life, many of us spend our precious years in search of our soulmate. That other half of us whom we feel intrinsically linked to and want by our sides through thick and thin. We look for our soulmate to build a life with, perhaps get married to and start a family. But that’s your … The Value of Having a ‘Business Soulmate’ Read More » The post The Value of Having a ‘Business Soulmate’ appeared first on Chris Kenber Business Coach ..read more