Online Business Support & Coaching

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Access personalised, one-on-one guidance from experienced business owners who understand the realities of starting, growing, and sustaining a business. Our Hourly Online Business Support & Coaching service is designed for people who want clear, practical advice without needing to commit to a long-term course or group program. Whether you are shaping your very first idea, taking steps toward a microenterprise, or already operating a small business and wanting to refine your approach, these sessions provide a supportive space where you can explore ideas, strengthen skills, and build confidence.

Online coaching gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, book sessions when you need them, and receive guidance that is tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. This makes the service particularly valuable for people who prefer personalised attention or who are navigating additional barriers that make business development more complex. Every session focuses on real-world strategies and opportunities that can be applied immediately, allowing you to progress with clarity and purpose.

Some of the Topics We Cover;

  • Market research and competitor analysis
  • Free and low cost methods to grow a business
  • Product or Service Differentiation & Advantage
  • Logos, branding, and design
  • Social media marketing
  • Website design and construction
  • AI, productivity, insights, automation
  • Entrepreneur skill development
  • Managing risk

Empowering people with disability in Melbourne to build businesses, share ideas, and grow with confidence.

Entrepreneurship is more than just starting a business—it’s about creativity, resilience, and turning ideas into reality. At Good Company Disability Services, we know that many people living with disability have the passion and talent to succeed in business but need the right environment to learn, connect, and be supported.

Our Entrepreneurs Support and Mentoring in Melbourne provides exactly that: a safe, inclusive space where existing and aspiring business owners can share their experiences, develop new skills, and find encouragement from business mentors.

A Supportive Pathway for Emerging and Existing Business Owners

Building a business is more than simply creating a product or service. It involves clarity of vision, meaningful planning, the ability to adapt to uncertainty, and the confidence to keep moving forward even when challenges arise. Many people find that having someone who understands this journey makes a significant difference. Our coaching sessions offer encouragement alongside practical guidance so that you feel supported, informed, and empowered to explore what is possible.

These sessions are suitable for people at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey. Some individuals arrive with only a concept they wish to test and develop. Others come with an existing business and seek support in refining systems, improving marketing, reviewing products or pricing, or strengthening their long-term strategy. Some simply want someone to talk through their ideas with—someone who can offer both an informed perspective and steady reassurance. No matter your starting point, the aim of each session is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

During your coaching time, you may explore areas such as understanding your target audience, building a clear business identity, developing a realistic growth plan, strengthening your online presence, improving day-to-day operations, or navigating the earliest stages of self-employment. Guidance is practical and grounded in real experience, ensuring that you gain insights that are both relevant and achievable. The goal is not only to support you in building a successful enterprise but to help you develop the mindset and skills that sustain long-term progress.

Disclaimer

The Hourly Online Business Support & Coaching service provides general business guidance and mentoring delivered by experienced business owners. The information shared during coaching sessions is intended to support learning, confidence-building, and enterprise development; however, it should not be considered professional financial, legal, accounting, or therapeutic advice. Participants should seek independent advice from qualified professionals before making decisions that may have legal, financial, or clinical consequences.

All discussions held during sessions are confidential and managed in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and relevant NDIS Practice Standards. Personal information and any sensitive details disclosed by participants are used solely for the purpose of providing coaching support and are not shared with external parties unless required by law.

While every effort is made to provide accurate, practical, and up-to-date guidance, Good Company Disability Services makes no warranties regarding outcomes or business success. Each participant remains responsible for their own decisions, actions, and business operations.

Meet Your Coach – Joshua Bartlett

Your coaching is delivered by Joshua Bartlett, an experienced business owner who has spent many years supporting people to build enterprises that reflect their passions, interests, and long-term goals.
Joshua’s background includes mentoring entrepreneurs, supporting NDIS participants who are exploring microenterprise options, and helping small business owners navigate the everyday demands of running a business. His approach combines practical knowledge with a strong belief in people’s ability to grow when given the right structure and encouragement.

Joshua understands that starting or developing a business can feel overwhelming, especially when confidence is still growing or when external barriers make the journey more complex. His coaching style is warm, clear, and grounded in real experience. He works alongside you—not just as an advisor, but as a genuine supporter of your vision—helping you break down ideas, plan achievable steps, and develop the skills and mindset needed for sustained progress.

Real Support Builds Capacity

How Our Coaching Sessions Work

Sessions are delivered online, providing easy access regardless of your location. This format allows you to work with your coach in a private and focused environment, where you can discuss ideas openly and at a pace that suits you. Each hour-long meeting is structured around your goals for the session. Some people use the time to unpack a challenge they are currently facing. Others prefer to work gradually through business planning, developing stronger organisational habits, or exploring opportunities for growth.

Because the service operates on a flexible, pay-as-you-go model, you can book coaching only when you need it. This gives you complete control over the frequency and intensity of your support. There is no requirement to attend weekly, join a group, or commit to a program. Instead, you can simply return for additional sessions whenever you want guidance, reassurance, or a fresh perspective.

The focus is always on creating an environment that is professional, respectful, and encouraging. By working collaboratively with your coach, you will be guided to understand challenges more clearly, recognise your strengths, and build strategies that align with your personal and business aspirations.

Why People Choose This Service

Many individuals choose hourly coaching because it provides a flexible, personalised alternative to group-based support. Instead of navigating your business questions alone, you have access to a mentor who can offer perspective, help you make decisions, and guide you through areas that may feel unclear or unfamiliar. Over time, many people experience improvements in communication, confidence, planning, and the ability to take thoughtful action toward their goals.

The value of online coaching goes far beyond business skills. It can help cultivate a mindset of resilience, problem-solving, and long-term thinking. For many, this support becomes an anchor point—something that helps maintain momentum, encourages new ideas, and strengthens belief in their own capabilities. The aim is not only to help your business grow but to empower you as a business owner and decision-maker.

Take the Next Step

If you are ready to explore your business ideas, refine your direction, or receive guidance on your next steps, our Hourly Online Business Support & Coaching service is here to help. These sessions offer a practical, supportive, and flexible way to progress—no matter what stage you are at.

You can book a single session to begin, or continue to build on your progress over time. Each meeting is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and take meaningful action toward building the enterprise you imagine.

Get in touch today to book your session and begin your coaching journey.

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Entrepreneurs Group FAQ

This service provides personalised, one-on-one coaching delivered by experienced business owners who understand the practical realities of starting and running a business. Instead of following a predetermined program, your sessions focus entirely on your needs, goals, and challenges. Each coaching hour is designed to help you explore your business ideas, build strategies, strengthen your skills, and develop greater confidence in your direction. Everything takes place online, making the service accessible and convenient regardless of where you live.

Anyone who is interested in developing a business or exploring the early stages of entrepreneurship can access this service. It is suitable for people who are still refining an idea, individuals who are beginning to take steps toward a microenterprise, and business owners who already operate small services and want support to grow, restructure, or clarify their next steps. It is also well suited to NDIS participants who want independent guidance in a supportive environment that respects their pace, abilities, and goals. You do not need prior business experience to benefit from coaching.

No. You can begin coaching at any stage of your journey. Many people seek support before launching anything publicly, using their sessions to evaluate ideas, build confidence, and learn about the process of starting a business. Others come with early drafts of a business plan, or even just a concept they want to explore. Coaching can also be helpful for individuals who have tried starting a business before and want structured support to begin again with more clarity and resilience.

Your session begins with a conversation about what you want to focus on. Some people come with a specific question or challenge they want help with, while others prefer to work through broader topics such as planning, branding, administration, or understanding customers. The coach will guide the discussion, help you understand your options, and work with you to identify achievable next steps. The pace is relaxed, steady, and supportive, giving you time to ask questions and think through ideas without pressure.

Each session runs for one hour. There is no requirement to attend weekly or follow a fixed schedule, which allows you to book support only when you need it. Some people prefer to meet regularly so they can maintain momentum, while others book sessions occasionally, using coaching as a way to recalibrate or gain clarity during key decision points. You are welcome to choose whichever rhythm feels right for your goals and personal circumstances.

This service is different from a course because it does not rely on a structured curriculum or a set of predetermined modules. Instead, your coaching session is shaped around your needs in that moment. It is also different from a group program, as you receive one-on-one attention and do not need to participate in group discussions or shared activities. People who prefer privacy, personalised guidance, or a more flexible learning pace often find this format more comfortable and effective.

Many people begin the journey feeling unsure of their abilities or uncertain about what steps to take next. Your coach understands that confidence develops gradually and that every business owner, no matter how experienced, starts somewhere. Sessions are structured in a way that values your knowledge, interests, and strengths. You will be supported to break ideas down, develop new skills at a comfortable pace, and focus on steady progress rather than perfection.

Yes. Coaching can support you with understanding key parts of business development such as refining your business idea, planning how your service or product might work, improving the way you present your business to your customers, reviewing your administrative setup, or strengthening your online presence. While your coach will guide you through the reasoning and decision-making process, they will also help you develop the skills to take these tasks on yourself. The intention is to make you more capable and confident over time.

Yes, many NDIS participants find the service helpful when exploring employment, self-employment, microenterprise, or capacity-building goals. Coaching provides a safe and supportive space to learn, plan, develop skills, and build confidence. The service does not provide therapeutic advice, but it can complement your existing supports by helping you build the practical and organisational capacity needed to pursue your chosen business pathway.

While outcomes vary depending on your goals, many people experience increased confidence, stronger planning skills, clearer direction, and a more grounded understanding of what is required to build a business. You may find that your ideas become easier to explain, your next steps feel more achievable, and your decision-making becomes more informed. Over time, coaching often leads to measurable progress not only in business development but in communication, motivation, and self-belief.

Coaching aims to support and guide you, but business outcomes are shaped by many factors, including market conditions, personal commitment, and the nature of the business you choose to pursue. Although your coach will provide practical, experience-based advice, no service can guarantee business success. What coaching does offer is clarity, structure, encouragement, and a stronger foundation to help you make informed decisions.

Booking is simple. You can contact our team through the website to arrange a time that suits you. Once scheduled, you will receive the details needed to join your online session. If you would like help preparing for your first meeting—such as thinking through your goals or gathering any notes—you are welcome to ask. Many people find that starting the conversation is the biggest step, and from there the process becomes easier.

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