Recommended Reading, Sites, and Tools

There is so much self help material that it is often hard to know what could really help you take the needed next step for you. Your coach (once he understands what your challenges are) will be able to refer you to material that will help you get past the challenge.

A selection of business books are here with a short review.

A number of online sites and applications that can be really useful, for advise on the regulatory side of running your business and online app's that match most small business owners objectives which are "really useful and  free, or very near to free."

A range of free excel spreadsheets created to help you, just personalise and populate with your details  (the name will tell you what it is designed to do). The PDF's are guidance to help you create your own versions of important business planning documents.

Some free downloads to help you decide if you are ready for coaching.