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Could you benefit from hiring a Business Coach ?

Most people have heard about business coaches. However there’s a huge gap between hearing about them and recognising what they can offer. Thinking outside the business For starters, it’s not just a case of thinking outside the box. A business coach thinks outside the business.  Sometimes you can be so close to whatever you are doing, you lose clarity. A business coach can provide that clarity. They can make it easier to see things from a distance and make better decisions because of it.  You’ll get a whole new perspective as a result. A source of encouragement Running your own business is a challenge, no matter how far along the road you are.  You may not always have a source of support to turn to. A business coach can provide the source you need. Regular meetings will also ensure you have that input to look forward to. A confidential sounding board When you hire a business coach, every session between the two of you will be completely confidential.  This means

Mentoring and the Challenges of Brexit for UK Business

Brexit : depending on your political stance, it’s a word that can have you nodding your head in approval or running for the hills. If you’re a business owner though, the situation is a little more complex. Following Theresa May’s formal declaration of the UK’s intention to depart the EU, many business owners find themselves nervously refreshing the mI ajor news websites for information on how Brexit will impact their livelihoods. Depending on the sources you refer to, you’ll get a very different picture of the future, but the following guide gives a rough outline of what to expect. Employees from the EU Around three million non-UK EU citizens are currently living in the UK – 80% of whom are in work. Currently, it’s not clear how the status of these people will be affected after Brexit has been finalised; however, it may be that many European employees are given no choice but to return home. Going forward, EU citizens coming into the UK for the first time are unlikely to enjoy