How to Hire a Work-at-Home Business Coach

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:HireHomeBusinessCoach
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How to Hire a Work-at-Home Business Coach

Introduction

A home business offers great benefits, such as a non-existent commute, time with family, family involvement in the business and lower overhead. However, juggling a home business with family life can be tough. This is where a work-at-home business coach can help, helping you maximize your time and energy to make your business grow and succeed. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Find a work at home business coach. You can call your local Small Business Association (SBA) office for references. Also check out your yellow pages and do a quick search of the Internet to find a coach that knows how to work with your needs.
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Step Two

Contact the companies you found to get information about their services and to see if they have worked with at home businesses before. HireCoach is an example of a company that offers life or business coaching or can create a package for you that combines the two, making them perfect for coaching a home business.
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Step Three

Meet with a coach to share your goals. He will write up a contract with you that states what you are going to accomplish in your coaching sessions, how many sessions you'll have and the cost of the services. Make sure that you are comfortable with this contract before you sign it.
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Step Four

Begin your sessions and accomplish your dreams. Be open and honest during your time with the coach as this will help the coach understand your concerns and needs better, helping you to get closer to meeting your goals with every session.

Tips & Warnings

  • Check out the coach's background and education before deciding. You can also ask her for references to ask other clients about their experiences.
  • Don't pay until you understand what you are getting for the money. If you have never dealt with life or business coaches before you may be confused about how it works. Have him explain everything to you before you hand over any money.
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