How to get coaching clients – 5 reasons business coaches can struggle
How to get coaching clients: 5 mistakes that hold new coaches back Updated August 2026 A quick summary Getting coaching clients is one of the hardest parts of starting a coaching business. Being a strong coach is not enough on its own. You also need a clear message, a proper route to market, useful marketing […]
How to be a good business coach: 5 top tips
Updated June 2026 A quick summary A good business coach needs more than experience. Good coaches need to ask useful questions, listen properly, understand the person behind the business, keep learning, and genuinely care about the client’s progress. For someone looking at a business coaching franchise, they must understand that the role is not about […]
Top coaching tools: our coaching toolkit
Updated June 2026 A quick summary Good coaching tools do not replace a coach. The tools are as much for the benefit of the coach as their client’s, stopping a useful conversation drifting into a pleasant chat with no practical learning or action afterwards. For someone looking at a business coaching franchise, you are looking […]
Business Coaching Training – Unlocking Your Potential
Updated March 2026 Business coaching training that helps business owners when it matters most Business owners are not short on advice. They are short on time, headspace, and someone who can help them make clearer decisions when the pressure is on. That is where good business coaching training matters. Not as a badge, but as […]
How to be a successful business coach
Becoming a successful business coach: what matters, and what to avoid Updated February 2026 Quick summary A successful business coach combines commercial understanding with strong communication, honest challenge, and consistent accountability. The coaches who struggle tend to avoid difficult conversations, overpromise outcomes, or deliver “nice chats” without structure. If you want to build a coaching […]
Demonstrating leadership in business coaching – be the best coach
Demonstrating leadership in business coaching means showing the same clarity, consistency and purpose you aim to develop in your clients. It’s a skill that should be present in every coaching session, every client interaction and every decision that supports their long-term business growth. At UK Growth Coach, we believe that to coach leaders effectively, you […]
Strategies for effective client management in business coaching
As business coaches, we advise SMEs and business owners to adopt a structured and continually improved account management process. Yet, the same advice applies to us as business coaches. To deliver a consistent and effective coaching experience, coaches must also invest in developing robust strategies for effective client management. For our franchisees, this is even […]
6 defining traits of award-winning business coaches you should emulate
When business owners consider working with a business coach, they look for someone who has a track record of delivering results. Accolades such as awards, testimonials and building a strong reputation therefore matter in making you stand out in a crowded marketplace. It’s natural to want someone who has a track record of delivering […]
Building a strong framework for business coaching success
Building a strong framework for business coaching success matters. Firstly, does it seem that everyone is (or thinks they are) a business coach? And, that everyone has an opinion? From friends to fellow business owners, many are keen to offer words of encouragement or wisdom. While they may offer ad-hoc advice based on personal experience […]
7 effective ways of leveraging coaching expertise for SMEs to boost performance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy, representing over 99% of all businesses. Despite their vital role, many SMEs face significant challenges and a lack of good support which hinders their growth. From cash flow struggles to leadership difficulties, overcoming these obstacles can be overwhelming. This is where your coaching […]