Book 15 with TomPlain English guides for business owners, written by the Mr Purple team. No jargon, no hard sell, and no secret formula that only works in a webinar.
Each guide answers a question owners actually search for, with steps you can use this week. If you would rather talk it through, bring one business wobble to a 15 minute call with Tom.
Choosing a business coach
- What Does a Business Coach Help With?What a business coach actually helps with: priorities, people, sales, numbers and the owner's time. A plain English guide from Mr Purple, with examples.
- Do I Need a Business Coach?Do you need a business coach? An honest checklist from Mr Purple, including the times you do not, and what to try first.
- Business Coaching Questions Every Owner Should AnswerThe business coaching questions a good coach will ask you, grouped by priorities, people, sales, numbers and your time. Answer them on your own first.
- Accountability Coach for Business OwnersWhat an accountability coach does for business owners, when it helps, and how to make follow through normal rather than heroic.
Business coaching for your kind of business
- Business Coach for TradiesBusiness coaching for tradies who are brilliant on the tools and tired of quoting at 9pm. Clear priorities, steadier work, a crew that runs without you.
- Business Coach for Women EntrepreneursBusiness coaching for women entrepreneurs and business owners who want clear priorities, steady growth and a business that fits the life they want.
- Business Coach for StartupsBusiness coaching for startups and first time founders: what to focus on first, how to make early decisions well, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes.
- Business Coach for Family BusinessBusiness coaching for family businesses: clear roles, fair decisions, healthy conversations and a plan for what comes next, without ruining Christmas lunch.
- Business Coach for SolopreneursBusiness coaching for solopreneurs and sole traders: focus, pricing, a steady pipeline and a working week that does not rely on heroics.
People and leadership
- How to Delegate as a Business OwnerHow to delegate as a business owner so work stays delegated: what to hand over first, how to brief it, and how to stop it boomeranging back to your desk.
- How to Hire Your First EmployeeHow to hire your first employee in Australia: knowing when, deciding the role, finding the right person and setting them up to succeed from day one.
- How to Run a Team Meeting EffectivelyHow to run a team meeting effectively in a small business: a simple weekly agenda, clear actions and a meeting people do not dread.
- Small Business Owner Burnout SignsThe signs of small business owner burnout, why owners miss them, and the practical business changes that take the pressure off.
Money and growth
- Cash Flow Problems in Small BusinessWhy small businesses run short of cash even when profitable, and practical habits that improve cash flow. Plain English, from Mr Purple.
- How to Increase Profit in a Small BusinessSeven practical ways to increase profit in a small business, from pricing and client mix to waste and the owner's time. Plain English from Mr Purple.
- How to Raise Prices in a Small BusinessHow to raise prices in a small business: when to do it, how to tell customers, what to say, and how to handle the ones who push back.
- How to Get More Referrals for Your BusinessHow to get more referrals for your business without being pushy: make it easy, ask at the right moment, look after referrers and track what works.
- A 30 60 90 Day Plan for Business GrowthA practical 30 60 90 day plan for business growth: choose three priorities, set milestones and check progress weekly. With a simple template.
- How to Scale a Small BusinessHow to scale a small business without breaking it: get the foundations right, build the team, systemise the work and grow at a pace the cash can handle.
- Succession Planning for Small Business OwnersA practical guide to succession planning for small business owners: options, timing, getting the business ready and the conversations to start now.
More from Mr Purple
- How to choose a business coach in AustraliaThe questions to ask before you sign anything.
- Business coach vs consultant vs mentorWhich one you actually need.
- What a business coach costs in AustraliaHow to judge value, not just price.
- The Wobble CheckA free two minute check: is your business steady or quietly wobbling?
- Free tools for business ownersDownloads you can use today.
- Sector resourcesThe official bodies NDIS, aged care and allied health providers should bookmark.
We also offer business coaching for particular sectors where Tom has deep experience: business coaching for NDIS providers, business coaching for aged care leaders and business coaching for allied health practice owners.