My Approach to Coaching
A2M Consultants offer an initial analysis of the skills, systems and processes already in place in the business and then assist the business owner and their management to design and develop an optimal system which will see the business geared for consistent growth. In the implementation phase there will be tailor made training programs and the necessary coaching of the managers to ensure effective implementation.
Consulting Services
As Consultants A2M Consultants will assist business owners to assess their current situation, define a desired future state and help the business to compile a plan to move from the current to the future. Services are rendered on either a fix term contract or on an hourly basis
Fees
All our services are based on the work to be performed and are results driven. A2M Consultants offer flexible terms and fees to suit the client. These can either be negotiated on a monthly basis, hourly rate or for a fixed term. The more services utilised by the client the more favourable the rates charged.
Coaching and Mentoring programs
There are two basic coaching and mentoring programs available to a business and both of these can be adapted to your personal needs and according to your budget. Itis advised that you choose carefully and make sure that you select the program which will give you the most benefit at the most affordable price as the rate of progress will depend on your dedication and time spent on the program. The highest level of program is therefore recommended.
- Start up Mentoring Program:
In this program we will meet twice a month for at least one hour of face to face or telephonic coaching. In these sessions we will follow the plan drawn up via the alignment and planning session in that we will discuss goals and actions needed to fulfil the goals on time and according to plan. Each week we will therefore look at what needed to be done, whether the goal was achieved and what further steps need to be taken. Each week new milestones will be set and these will become the outcomes measured at the next meeting. In this way steady progress will be made towards the business and personal goals set.
These sessions will be set at a consistent time each week and need to be adhered to wherever possible.
Extra seminars can be arranged for the clients key staff to educate them in areas of the business at extra cost which can be negotiated with the coach. - Established Business Mentoring
The second program is as indicated in the Start up program but involves 4 sessions per month of no less than one hour but also includes a seminar on a quarterly basis. At this seminar the coach will use the time to train the client and their key staff in some aspect of the business identified in the weekly coaching sessions.
It should be noted that the speed at which the client wants to move their business to the next level should be a factor when choosing the level of program as obviously more traction will be gained quicker with more frequent sessions.
Program Activities
The program activities will be based on taking your business through the following steps:
- Creating a solid FOUNDATION: In this step we will concentrate on making sure that your business will be able to stand the strain of changes in the economy and your business sector. This will look at the relevance of your structures, whether you have the correct people doing the right things in the right place at the right time. We will look at structure, job specifications, job descriptions, performance contracts, procedures, processes and how we manage them.
- Defining your NICHE: All businesses are different in some way and we will define your niche and unique selling proposition which will allow us to determine the best way and place to market your business. As part of this process we will look at replicating what works and testing and measuring the effectiveness of our activities.
- Creating effective PROCEDURES and PROCESSES: At the heart of any good business is procedures and processes that allow them to leverage all activities in an efficient and effective manner that creates growth and increased opportunity.
- Team: Your team is the most important asset in your business and making sure that you have the correct personnel in the right place, doing the correct things, in the optimal time is essential for creating a stable business that will eventually allow you more time to work on the business rather than working in the business.
- Becoming the BUSINESS OWNER rather than the business: In this step we will look at how you as business owner should be looking at the strategic issues, creating passive income and looking at how to expand your business.
- The final stage is BUSINESS SUCCESS: Here you are finally at the stage where you are running a successful business or a business that basically runs itself providing an ever growing income without the need for you to be involved on a full time basis. It is here where you will reap the results of your hard work.
I Also Give Hands-On Workshops & Talks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Business Coaching?
Business coaching is a relationship between a business owner and a business coach. The Coach’s role is to help you design a vision for your business that aligns with your values and goals for your life, your strategic objective With that Vision in hand your coach provides you with guidance, support and accountability that you need to set and move through your goals, allowing you to take your business from where it is to where you want it to be.
How Do I Know if Business Coaching Is Right for Me?
The fact that you are asking this question means that you have already realised that there is something that is missing. It may be that you have reached the peak of your knowledge but know there must be more, or where you are really stuck and do not know where to go from here, or maybe you are just realising that business can be lonely, all of these are some of the reasons why people choose to engage with a Business Coach. But not all people respond well to coaching and my suggestion is always, lets meet and discuss your business and how coaching can work for you. This first session is so that you can ascertain whether coaching is right for you, and it is a complimentary sessions so will only cost you about 90 minutes of your time and you will definitely learn something!
Do You Only Work With Established Companies?
On the contrary, I tend to work mainly with smaller companies who are on their way up! Most of my clients have been in business for two or more years but a number are quite literally start up companies. My willingness to work with small companies is reflected in my fee structure which tends to cater more for the small business.
Do You Offer Ongoing Consulting Services?
A2M Consultants is both a Consulting Company and a Business Coaching Firm and as such we cater for both types of clients. A consultancy is very often contracted to solve a specific issue while a Business Coach is more an ongoing partnership which evolves as we progress in your business.
Can I afford a coach?
Business coaching should be seen as an investment. As such the costs of engaging with a coach should be weighed against the benefits you will receive. In the case of A2M Consultants, we offer a guarantee that you will see a benefit that far outweighs the cost of your investment after six months or will get our services for free until you do! This is obviously dependant on you fulfilling your obligations to the coach in respect of payment, attendance, doing the ‘homework’ etc. Notwithstanding this our fee structure is extremely geared to smaller businesses and if you are turning over in excess of R50000-00 per month we have a fee structure geared to your business.
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