Resources for Coaches
Many coaches are surprised at how much time it can take to develop a coaching business. Too many coaches with skill and creativity get discouraged and give up. Don’t let that happen to you. Get the help you need and persist.
I have gathered together some resources for you to use as you grow a coaching business. Some of these items are mine, some are from others. All may be just what you need to make the difference in your coaching business. Dig in!
 Coaching Agencies
Resources for credentialing, publicity info, networking, training and more
International Coach Federation - ICF
http://www.coachfederation.org
International Association of Coaching - IAC
http://www.certifiedcoach.org
Business Resources
Learn more about business in general or specifically the coaching business
Biz for Coaches
Blog for the business side of coaching
http://www.biztipsforcoaches.com/blog
Biz Tips for Coaches
Weekly e-newsletter filled with ideas, information and resources about the coaching business
http://www.biztipsforcoaches.com
Mind Your Own Biz: Discover the Secrets to Creating a Successful Coaching Business (Book)
Just starting as a coach and confused by the business part of coaching?
Mind Your Own Biz will help you get your business going and lay the foundation to start getting income from your coaching! Guaranteed!
Mind Your Own Biz teaches you exactly what you need to build the foundation of a thriving coaching business. The e-book takes you through the steps and provides all the information you need to go from nothing to flourishing.
This e-book is perfect for helping you learn all the basics of building a coaching business. It is set up as a workbook with lots of exercises and questions to help you develop what YOU need. It’s also loaded with specific, detailed information that you will refer to over and over again.
Mind Your Own Biz can be ordered at: http://www.mindyourownbizbook.com
Practice Pay Solutions
The full business solution for coaches including merchant account, shopping cart (with mailing list and autoresponder features) and e-learning opportunities.
http://www.biztipsforcoaches.com/pps
Coaches Console
Practice management system that includes examples of paperwork, a billing system and even a coaching website
http://www.coachesconsole.com
Contracts for Coaches
Expert advice on using contracting in your coaching business including free resources
http://www.contractsforcoaches.com
SCORE
Free startup help and business advice at locations throughout the U.S.
http://www.score.org
Small Business Administration
Free services, information and tools to help you learn about business issues
http://www.sba.gov
So You Finished Program
12 week program for novice coaches to develop business skills and confidence
http://www.soyoufinished.com
Support Groups for Coaches
Biweekly coaching groups for coaches to increase support, accountability, business knowledge and confidence run by Janet Slack
Please email her at janet@lifeadventurecoaching.com for more information.
Discussion Lists
On-line forums for coaches to connect with others, ask questions and find support from other coaches.
Co-Active Network
A service of the Coach Training Institute, a coach training school. Site requires registration and has many active discussions and resources.
http://www.coactivenetwork.com/
New Coach Connection
Virtual community for new and experienced coaches and professionals who support coaches. Active, well-informed discussions.
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/newcoachconnection/
Call me for a FREE initial coaching consultation at (828) 691-4655 or email me at Janet@lifeadventurecoaching.com
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