Sue Miley and Jim Miley, Founders/Business Coaches
Defy the odds with the help of a business coach!
Everyone in a small business or solo profession has heard the statistic “9 out of 10 businesses fail in the first year”. Some of us have a rebellious spirit and believe we will naturally defy the odds. Others go into a conservative mode and may not give 100% necessary to make their business successful. Yet, a select few, will consider this statistic seriously and determine how they willl be among the 10% who succeed.
Ten percent will plan up front and secure the resources that will ensure their success. Ten percent will realize that to successfully run a small business you must have a breadth of talent and business skills and these same will search for complimentary resources to cover the areas of expertise they themselves may lack.
Are you in this 10%? If so, business coaching is a resource that can help you plan for success. We are here to help small businesses and solo entrepreneurs succeed by:
- Creating a business plan that is focused and targeted to achieve your business and life goals.
- Evaluating the skills and talents that the business requires to be successful.
- Developing marketing plans that will attract your target market.
- Develop systems and foundations for your business that are expandable as you grow and do not require your minute by minute presence.
Many times small business owners do not have partners or key managers to help with the challenges and opportunities that are inevitable. We want to be that partner for you. We will:
- Brainstorm ideas and solutions.
- Be an objective sounding post for your plans and actions.
- Provide resources to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Suggest tools to unleash your leadership potential.
- Be an encourager to celebrate and pray with you.
Coaching Programs
Our coaching programs are flexible to meet the needs of the individuals and/or the needs of the goals. This is a general outline of our coaching options, however, please let us know if we can customize a program for you.
One-on-one Coaching (in person)
- Meet at the coach’s office weekly for 50 minute meetings.
- Unlimited email between meetings.
- Opportunities to touch base by phone between meetings as needed.
- Assessments and planning documents as needed.
- Articles, resources and tools to match your business and development needs.
- Monthly ezine on applicable business and work/life balance topics.
Best choice for more intensive business partnership and support of achieving long-term business goals or for significant change in current practices.
Coaching by Phone:
- Phone meeting for 30 minutes each week.
- Unlimited email between meetings.
- Opportunities to touch base by phone between meetings as needed.
- Articles, resources and tools to match your business and development needs.
- Monthly ezine on applicable business and work/life balance topics.
Best choice for individuals who are out of town or find it difficult to take the time away from the office, however, are looking for support in achieving tangible well defined goals.
On-line Coaching:
- Initial coaching call to meet your coach and to establish goals of coaching.
- Completion of on-line questionnaires and goal finalization.
- Email/discussion board coaching Monday-Friday with 24 hour response.
- Coach will initiate a minimum once per week check-in email to review progress.
- Opportunities to touch base by phone if immediate response required.
- Articles, resources and tools to match your business and development needs.
- Monthly e-zine on applicable business and work/life balance topics.
Best Choice for highly self-motivated individuals who will direct their own coaching needs and who have frequent access to the internet and email. This is best for intermittent question and answer coaching or for structured project or goal achievement.
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Please review our various business and life coaching programs to find one that meets your business and personal needs. If you would like to discuss a customized business coaching program, please make contact with Sue Miley or Jim Miley at (225)-341-4147. CrossRoads Professional Coaching is a Baton Rouge Coaching and Counseling Center.