Why Would You Want To Hire a Business Coach?

1. They have experience

A business coach brings a lot to the table, not least of all is experience. If this is your first business, then this will be especially helpful. You needn’t waste time experimenting to see what will and won't work. They’ve been there, done that. A business coach can help jumpstart your business by showing you exactly how to start and what pitfalls to avoid.They Can See Your Blind Spots

2. They can see your blindspots

In the same vein, a business coach is less of an extra pair of hands, but rather an extra pair of eyes. When we get focused on one task, we often put on blinders. When dealing with our own business we can sometimes become overprotective of our aims and ideas. A business coach has complete objectivity and will be able to point out flaws in your plans or steer you towards opportunities that you might never have considered.

3. You Will Have an Equal in the Workplace

One problem with being ‘the boss’ is the fact that you have authority over everyone else. This can sometimes be detrimental if people are afraid to be honest with you. If you are pitching a bad idea, you employees may be too intimidated to disagree with you. No one should work in an echo chamber, otherwise any bad decision you make could cost your business greatly. This would be easily avoidable should there be someone who is not your subordinate, but rather someone who’s job description includes telling you when you are making a mistake.

4. They Will Hold You Accountable

When you have no one above you, you have no one telling you what to do. This can sometimes lead to you procrastinating things you don’t want to do or putting off making the hard decisions. A business coach can hold you accountable to these tasks and because you are paying them money to do so, you will likely feel especially guilty if you ignore their advice and continue to neglect your duties.

5. You Will No Longer Be Alone

It can be tough at the top. If you are stressed or struggling, you might find you can’t turn to your employees for guidance or even show that you are troubled. Instead, you will often need to put on a brave face and keep the ship sailing. Having a business coach gives you someone for you to discuss your troubles with, someone who can help you navigate your way through the trials and tribulations of running a business and, perhaps most importantly, simply listen.