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Why Melbourne Small Business Owners Love Working with a Local Business Coach

July 16, 2025

If you’re running a small business in Melbourne CBD, you know the hustle is real. From competing with big players to keeping up with local demand in this vibrant Melbourne suburb, it’s a lot to juggle. That’s why more and more Melbour...

One-on-One Business Coaching in Melbourne: Is It Worth It?

July 10, 2025

Running a small business in Melbourne can feel like you’re juggling a dozen tasks while riding a unicycle. You’re passionate, driven, but maybe a little stuck—whether it’s growing your revenue, managing your team, or just finding ti...

Top Mistakes Melbourne Small Businesses Make Without a Coach

June 12, 2025

Hey, Melbourne business owner—feeling like you’re spinning plates while running your small business? Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve seen it all in my 25 years of owning businesses and coaching over 400 small businesses across Melb...

What Makes a Great Business Coach in Melbourne?

Running a business in Melbourne’s dynamic market is no small feat. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned entrepreneur, the challenges of scaling, managing teams, or boosting profitability can feel overwhelming. This is where a ...

Failing to plan is planning to fail

November 18, 2024

Planning for 2025 doesn't begin after the holidays because you're only left with 11 months to achieve them. Also, chances are, you will be back to tonnes of emails and a backlog you were wishing to disappear to another holiday to. Of course...

Unlock the Freedom to Enjoy Your Holiday Without Business Interruptions

November 13, 2024

As the summer break approaches and you gear up for your time off, are you setup for your employees to leave you alone to enjoy your break? Will you resist not checking in to see if everything is OK back at your business? How many days ca...

What Industries would benefit from a Business Coach?

September 26, 2024

Business owners often ask me what industries I specialise in. The answer is that I specialise in business and as I have coached over 455 businesses so far, the reality is that I have coached pretty much every industry. New and emerging indu...

Coach Nick on Retail Therapy Panel 2024

August 9, 2024

On August 5th, 2024 I was part of a panel of experts on retailing at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and the audience learned how to navigate the challenges of 2024. We discussed: ...

CoachNick at the Redarc Conference 2024

August 8, 2024

On July 26th 2024, I presented to an audience of auto electricians and mechanics, hosted at conference run my supplier Redarc about how to keep growing their business up to a stage where they can choose to whethe...

What if selling your business wasn’t the only option

December 7, 2023

Consider this: the idea of selling your business might not be the ultimate solution to your frustrations. Many entrepreneurs, in moments of exhaustion and overwhelm, contemplate selling their businesses as an escape from the challenges they...