Ask most business owners when they last switched off completely, and you’ll usually get a long pause.
Over time, the business that was meant to give them freedom has quietly taken over their evenings, their weekends and their holidays. Not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because they’re too close to it to see a way out.
That’s exactly why we created the FREE 2 WEEK BUSINESS KICKSTART: free, one-to-one business coaching for owners across Hampshire and West Sussex. Over two weeks, we step back from the day-to-day together, look at your business from the outside, and build a clear game plan to grow it and get your time back. Best of all, it costs nothing, and there’s no obligation to carry on afterwards.
In this post, we’ll explain exactly what happens, and how to tell whether it’s right for you.
Why two weeks of free business coaching?
Put simply, two weeks is long enough to see how your business really runs, and short enough that it doesn’t take over your diary.
After all, a single meeting rarely gets past the surface. Typically, you talk about the challenges you already know about, and you leave with a few good ideas that are forgotten by Friday. In contrast, over two weeks we can meet you, see your business in action, think properly about what we’ve found, and come back with a plan that fits how you actually work.
It also means you get a real taste of what working with a business coach is like, rather than a sales pitch about it.
What happens, step by step
The Kickstart has four steps, each building on the last.
Step one: Connect & Coffee
We start with a relaxed, informal chat over a coffee. This is all about you: where the business is today, where you want it to be, and what you want your own life to look like. We’ll ask what’s frustrating you, what’s working well, and what you’d do with more time if you had it.
Above all, there’s no pressure and no hard sell. It’s simply a chance to get to know each other.
Step two: Exploration & On-Site Insight
Next, we come to you. This matters because seeing your business in action tells us far more than any conversation can. We’ll look at how work flows through the business, how the team operates day to day, and where your own time is going.
In fact, owners are often surprised by what an outside pair of eyes picks up. For example, things that have become “just how we do it” can turn out to be where the biggest opportunities are hiding.
Step three: Virtual Strategy Session
Then, using what we’ve learned, we meet online to dig into the detail. Together we’ll pinpoint the handful of areas that would make the biggest difference, whether that’s profit, sales, your team, your systems or your time.
Ultimately, the aim is focus. Rather than trying to fix everything at once, we narrow it down to what matters most right now.
Step four: 90-Minute Game Plan Session
Finally, we bring it all together in a 90-minute session to build your game plan. As a result, you’ll leave with clear priorities, practical next steps and a realistic timeline, written down so you can act on it straight away.
What you walk away with
By the end of the two weeks, you’ll have:
A clear picture of where your business stands today, seen from the outside
Your biggest opportunities identified, so you know where to focus first
A written game plan with priorities, next steps and a timeline
A real experience of business coaching, so you can decide whether it’s right for you
Most importantly, the game plan is yours to keep, whatever you decide to do next.
Is it right for you?
Generally, the Kickstart works best for business owners in Hampshire and West Sussex who want things to change and are ready to act on what they learn.
It’s probably a great fit if you:
Own and run a business, and feel like it runs you rather than the other way round
Are working long hours and missing out on time with family, friends or hobbies
Know the business could be more profitable, but aren’t sure where to start
Rely on yourself for too much, and want your team to take more ownership
Have a growth goal in mind, but no clear plan to get there
Are open to an outside view, even when it challenges how things are done
It’s probably not for you if:
You’re looking for someone to do the work for you, rather than alongside you
You’re not in a position to make changes in the next few months
You’d only like to talk through ideas, without acting on any of them
On the other hand, if you’re not sure, that’s fine. Mention it when you apply, and we’ll have an honest conversation about whether the Kickstart is the right next step.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free? Yes. In fact, there’s no cost for any of the four steps, and you won’t be asked for payment details.
What’s the catch? There isn’t one. We run the Kickstart because the best way to understand what coaching can do is to experience it. If you’d like to keep working together afterwards, we’ll talk about that. If not, you keep your game plan and we part as friends.
How much of my time will it take? Four sessions spread over two weeks, including the 90-minute Game Plan Session. What’s more, we’ll arrange each one around your diary.
Where do the sessions happen? First, the coffee is somewhere convenient for you. After that, the on-site visit is at your business, and the strategy session is online.
Why are places limited? Each Kickstart gets proper one-to-one time, including a visit to your business. As a result, we can only take on a small number each month.
What happens afterwards? That’s up to you. Some owners choose to carry on with coaching, and others take their game plan and run with it. Either way, there’s no obligation.
Ready to work with a business coach?
If you’ve read this far, you probably already know something needs to change. Often, the hardest part is taking the first step, and that’s just a coffee.
Places are limited each month, so if the FREE 2 WEEK BUSINESS KICKSTART sounds right for you, apply today. It takes two minutes, and we’ll be in touch to book your coffee.
CLICK HERE to claim your FREE 2 WEEK BUSINESS KICKSTART place
No cost. No obligation. Just a clear plan to grow your business and get your time back.
