The best business coach offers you results instead. In general, there are two types of business training models a coach will use: #1: You are allocated a set number of calls or meetings per month and when the clock ticks the last minute, the meeting is over, regardless of what results you have gotten. #2: You are offered results-based business consulting services comprising pre-scheduled sessions with as much coaching you need to get results – no time limit imposed. My recommendation: Pick #2. Find a results-focused business coach who guarantees results. Secret #3: Find a business coach you respect If you had the choice to buy from a used car salesman who sold your neighbor a lemon… …would you? A relationship of respect between a business coach and an entrepreneur is critical for a successful career coach arrangement. Because if you don't respect the business advisor providing you guidance, you won't be willing to put in the extra hours early in the morning, late at night, and on the weekends to follow through with their shared insights.
The fallout from Bill Gross leaving Pimco for Janus Capital Group ( JNS) has continued to spread through the financial community and ultimately generated a review from Morningstar of its flagship fund's rating. The Pimco Total Return Fund ( PTTRX) has been downgraded from a gold rating to bronze based on the departure of the company's CIO and recent outflows that suggest investors are losing patience with recent performance. While the author makes some sound points regarding the changing of the guard at Pimco and uncertainty regarding the future outlook for this fund, I find the overall Morningstar rating structure confusing at best. In addition, the timing of this change seems more in line with generating headlines for Morningstar rather than giving investors insightful and forward-thinking guidance for owning the Total Return strategy. Morningstar ratings currently include a combination of stars and precious metals badges to indicate a mutual fund's worthiness for an investors' portfolio.
What does it cost to hire an Online Business Manager? That really depends on your situation and the level your business is at, how much time is required. Project-based work (such as launches or website development) will have its own requirements and may be a flat-rate or hourly fee. For non-project based work (ongoing support), there is a 90-day trial period where I get to know your business and the level of support you need. After the initial trial, you can sign on for 6 months or 1 year. For most coaches who are at the level in their business where they need an OBM, it will often range from $1500 to $3000 per month, depending on the time and level of support required, the size of your team, etc. For project management only, it will depend on the specific project details and goals. Can I hire you to be my Virtual Assistant AND Online Business Manager? No, I cannot personally be BOTH your virtual assistant and online business manager – at least not at the same time. I can be one or the other.