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Business-building

Whether you’re a business leader, manager or professional coach, the chances are (whatever your role) you’ll be interested in one topic: building your business. These books are practical, useful guides to doing just that.

The E-Myth

Michael Gerber · Published 2001

The first book I read around structuring and running my business. The phrase ‘work on your business, not in it’ is a valuable message.

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Attracting Perfect Customers

Hall & Brogniez · Published 2001

This book was recommended by a colleague many years ago and I loved it & still do. It speaks to being clear about what you stand for – like a lighthouse – so clients can find you.

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Get Clients Now

C J Hayden · Published 2015

A book that’s very applicable to coaches. It provides different approaches and useful action plans to ‘fill your pipeline’.

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The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book

Dee Blick · Published 2011

Practical, down-to-earth advice for the small business. I'm biased as she's a long-standing friend but just take a look at the reviews on Amazon!

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Powerful Marketing on a Shoestring Budget for Small Businesses

Dee Blick · Published 2008

Dee Blick's first book that’s ‘down to earth’ and gives practical marketing advice. Superseded now by 'The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book' but might still be worth a look.

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Through mentor coaching with Claire, she supported me in making several important shifts, including moving from my being "a coach-in-training" to "a coach" and from providing only pro-bono coaching to paid coaching. She also helped me develop my own coaching skills, particularly in the area of letting the direction of the session fully come from the client. I thoroughly enjoyed her positive energy on every call. Thank you, Claire.

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