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Small Business Coach of the Year Award
For the coach small business owners swear by
About this category
The Small Business Coach of the Year Award celebrates a coach who helps small business owners and start-ups find focus, build confidence and grow.
It is for the coach whose clients say they would not be where they are without them.
Eligibility
Open to coaches who work mainly with small businesses and start-ups, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on client results and growth
- Testimonials
- Accessibility of the support offered and community impact
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What people say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- People or clients helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a client
- Colleague or mentee
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