Small Business Coaching - Business Beyond the Shoe Box

As a San Luis Obispo business coach, I am dedicated to your business. My clients are empowered by understanding their business finances and are able to implement strategies for revenue growth to have a business they love.

Man Overboard: A Story About What vs. How

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:June 9, 2024
Post category:Small Business Coaching

I’m curious. Have you ever wondered why it is that some businesses seem to thrive with ease and others struggle? My first year in business was disappointing because there is…

Are we Headed into a Recession?

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:August 7, 2022
Post category:Financial Health

Is this even true or merely hype? That scary R word. Maybe. Maybe not. Even the experts don't agree. First, don’t buy into the hype. There is a lot of money to…

The Future is BRIGHT for Small Business Owners

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:October 18, 2021
Post category:Small Business Coaching

Right now, small business owners are still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m here to tell you, as a small business coach, that there’s a very bright future for small businesses!

How Customer Service Leads to More Sales

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:August 3, 2021
Post category:Business Tips

Good customer service does not have to break the bank and can lead to more sales from new and existing customers.

The Top 20 Causes for Procrastination and How to Beat Them

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:September 23, 2020
Post category:Small Business Coaching

Do you notice a common theme among the majority of these causes for procrastination? I’ve narrowed the list down to the top 20 causes for procrastination.

40 of the Best Tips for Dealing with Overwhelm and Getting Your Mojo Back

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:July 8, 2020
Post category:Business Tips

I asked my entrepreneur friends online to share how they go from being overwhelmed to being motivated and they shared so many great ideas with me that I have to share these best tips for dealing with overwhelm with you, too!

The Difference between Information, Education, and Training

Post author:Lacey Clifton-Jensen
Post published:June 29, 2020
Post category:Business Tips

As entrepreneurs surf the Web, the question comes up: What is the difference between information, education, and training?

COVID-19 Loans and Financial Aid for Business Owners

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:April 5, 2020
Post category:Financial Health

The current economic crisis that has resulted due to the COVID-19 pandemic has and will have a long-lasting impact on those I serve.

COVID-19 Shutdown Resources for Small Business Owners

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:March 27, 2020
Post category:Financial Health

COVID-19 Shutdown Resources for Small Business Owners

Uncertainty and Fear in Starting a Small Business

Post author:Lorna Whiteaker
Post published:March 2, 2020
Post category:Starting a Business Business Tips Small Business Coaching

Helping people starting a small business to take control of their uncertainty and fear is one of the parts I most enjoy as a business consultant.

Like most of today’s business owners, I'm a purpose-driven entrepreneur. I have more than 2 decades of experience as a business consultant, financial skills trainer and profits coach.
I take great joy from helping others learn and utilize the skills and financial savvy that are the building blocks of profitable, easy-to-run businesses.
My first year in business was disappointing. There is such a difference between knowing what to do and HOW to do it. Once I realized what I had missed, I was able to triple my income my second year. The real bottom line is that… the use of simple tools and effective strategies produces profound results.
Since then, I have been able to consistently make informed decisions, rise above my fears, and build a highly profitable business (that has become more than I ever expected it would). I am more confident and have the freedom that time and money make possible. While I still don’t like tax season, it is not a time of anxiety and dread.
For me, there has been nothing more exhilarating and fulfilling than being able to confidently take focused action, make a difference, make money, love my business, and have a life I love. It would be my honor to help you to learn how to do the same.