Online Business Coaching

BEFORE YOU CONSIDER SEO SOLUTIONS OR ONLINE BUSINESS INITIATIVES TALK TO ME FIRST!

BEFORE you seek professional help with your website or social media strategies for your business, give me a call first.

WHY? Because I will help you save time and a LOT of money I will give you a starting point in understanding how you can move forward online….without sales pitches or going off on spending tangents.

SIMPLY put, you need to make sure you are spending your money wisely on solutions you fully understand. Many business owners are being ripped off with second rate online solutions because they do not understand what they are doing.

“I awaken you to the online opportunities to promote yourself and your business.”

[features_box_light_blue width=”75%” + border=”1px”]“He gave really good advice to my husband in terms of improving his social networking strategy when promoting his publishing business – it was valuable and easy to apply.” – Linda Ceri Jones[/features_box_light_blue]

Have you recently entered the online world?
Just about to?
Too daunting or overwhelming?
Not sure where to start?
I can help you move forward with more confidence and direction.

Perhaps you have just set up a website and are wondering what you need to do next, or what things you need to do to get ‘out there’ so people can find you and your business?
Not sure what your options or next steps are?
I can help you better understand the online environment, and guide you in the right direction/s.

[features_box_light_blue width=”75%” + border=”1px”]“I found Craig very patient, responsive, informative and skilled. Craig’s step-by-step instructions were invaluable in helping me get my online presence up and running.” – Sharon Moore.[/features_box_light_blue]

For example;

What website menu options might you consider?
What keywords will you use in your blogs/website/social media?
Where might you find them?
Where would you put them?
What questions might people/customers/clients ask you…and how to find them before they ask?
Where would you put them?
And so on….

The online marketing universe is massive, multi dimensional, and continues to grow strongly. There are black holes and dead space that will suck you in and rob you of your time and money – and give you little if any return for your efforts.

[features_box_light_blue width=”75%” + border=”1px”]“Due to Craig’s support, I was able to step up my game and promote my brand in ways I could have never imagined before our coaching sessions.” – Jason Gamba[/features_box_light_blue]

In short, you need to focus on the things that matter – not the matter of things. As an example, online marketers (there are tens of thousands of them..) often set the agenda for your business as you start looking for guidance and answers to get started online. They will encourage you to join their mailing lists, then pull you in to their sales funnels, and their buddies sales funnels (and whoever they choose to sell or swap your details to).

The result of that is that they move you away from your agenda and intentions onto theirs. They will tell you that you need this new product, this new software, this new information or approach.

How do I know this? Because I have experienced it first hand.

Thousands of dollars (and thousands of hours) later, you can learn from my experience and avoid these unnecessary distractions. Importantly, you can also pick up on the things and approaches that will work for you.

[features_box_light_blue width=”75%” + border=”1px”]“Thankyou for your patience with me and for the opportunity to work with you with my business issues. You helped me see my strengths and to believe in my ability to deal with my big plan of creating a successful company in business consulting.” – Giota Alexsiou[/features_box_light_blue]

Simply put, you do not know what you do not know – starting out can be daunting. Whether you like it, or admit it or not, you simply do not know some of the necessary basics that will help get you started safely and inexpensively. From there you can move onwards with more confidence and information to make informed decisions. That is the value of working with me.

As a certified, accredited and credentialed coach, I can guide you through this new process and the online world and help you save time and money….and avoid endless frustration as well.
Importantly, I will demystify a lot of the hype, froth and bubble that is involved with online promotion and getting set up.
I will show you what you can do to improve your web experience.
I will help you to empower yourself so you have a better understanding of the key components/objectives of your online approach.

I will show you;

What to look out for
What to avoid
Who to avoid
And how to do it on a budget.

I can provide a roadmap for you to help you better understand the lay of the land so to speak.
Enlisting my help will save you a lot of time and money and give you more perspective in what is a dynamic and ever changing online world.
My service is friendly, supportive and in tune with where you are at…..or not at.

[features_box_light_blue width=”75%” + border=”1px”]“Craig is a fantastic coach and really cares deeply about making a difference in the lives of everyone he meets. He truly is a master and you will get so much clarity and movement in your life.” – Laurie Holmes[/features_box_light_blue]

Regardless of your level of understanding, I will guide you patiently step by step, one on one, in the areas that are important to you.
Together we work out what they are.
Whether you are in a bricks and mortar business, at home, or perhaps looking to dip your toe into online marketing, or working online, I can help you make more sense of what it is you are hoping to achieve.
Whatever your approach is, I can simplify things for you and help save you money BEFORE you blindly go out into the business world and buy services and products you simply don’t need or understand.
Interested in finding out more about how I can help you?

For further information about this service, please contact me.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you housesit outside of Tasmania?

Yes. I am always open to housesit throughout Australia and around the world. The future is open!

Why should my pets stay at home anyway?

Clearly there are good arguments for pets to stay at home instead of being sent to expensive, and at times noisy and crowded boarding kennels. Your pets can get stressed. The fact you are leaving them may be challenging enough for them. Add a noisy environment and take them out of familiar surroundings, and it can multiply the stress for your loved ones. As someone who is very familiar with assessing risk, the risk of stress increases when these situations are undertaken - particularly with sensitive pets who are used to being looked after.

Do you walk and exercise pets as part of your housesitting assignments?

Yes. Again this is negotiable and is determined on previously mentioned variables and the individual requirements of the home owner.

How much do I charge for dog sitting and house sitting?

My services are generally FREE of charge. Of course, it is dependent on the situation - and each housesit is different. Generally speaking, the more responsibilities or tasks may equate to additional costs. Much depends on the conditions within and around the housesitting assignment. In simple terms it is not just about what I can provide for you - it is also about what you can provide for me. It is a give and take situation. As a professional who knows the value of trust, security, experience and great service delivery, I know that paying peanuts usually results in acquiring monkeys. The more the stay works for me, the more negotiable I am. To be clear, my service is predominantly a FREE SERVICE.

What if something happens during the house sit like a problem or emergency for example?

This is where a plan is important, as well as contact details for various friends, family and services. My blog on the Home Page discusses this in more detail.

Why do I housesit and petsit?

At the end of 2014 I left my career at the Department of Treasury and Finance and decided to live my life in new and different ways - I needed a change. These days I am pursuing other interests and passions that work very well with house sitting. These include my writing and blogging, my life coaching, and my more flexible and adaptable approach to living all around the world. For now, house sitting and pet sitting works very well for my lifestyle.

What do you do as a house sitter?

This is dependent on what is required and negotiated. I offer a number of services and value adds for home owners during the housesitting assignment. See My Services on the Home Page for more information. Please also note that I am flexible and open to any roles and responsibilities that may be required during a home stay.

What duration do house sitting assignments generally go to?

Housesitting stays are negotiable. They can range from 1 night up to 12 months. It depends on my availability of course and the location.

How should I prepare my home and property for house sitting?

I suggest you write down a list of what needs to be done. You should also provide a contact list relating to any emergencies that might happen, or services that may be required during the housesitter stay. A good idea is to look at my blog on the Home Page of the website where I discuss these things in much more detail.

Can I find a house sitter to look after my house and pet/s as well as continue to rent my accommodation at the same time?

Yes. Each assignment is negotiable. I am flexible and adaptable to most situations. I understand that sometimes those staying in the home may not be as reliable or accountable in relation to the care and maintenance of your property and pets. With many home owners now using services such as Airbnb to rent out rooms, this is something that can be negotiated for the housesitting assignment.

Who pays for the household costs while I have a house sitter staying on the premises?

Each housesitting and petsitting assignment is negotiated and negotiable. Generally speaking, household costs are covered by the home owner during the housesit assignment.

Why should I use Craig's Housesitting services instead of a house sitting membership site or an agency?

My service is professional and it is operated solely and wholly by myself. Why is this important? Because entrusting your information and your assets to one trusted person considerably reduces the risk (and my working background centred around risk assessment and management) and maximises the level of confidentiality and security. I am a trusted housesitter with demonstrated long term results. Experience and reputation counts when you are trusting your major asset/s and your pets to be looked after and cared for.

Do I need to complete or sign a written contract for the housesitting or petsitting assignment?

No. My service is flexible and adaptable. Whilst I am more than happy to draw up a contract, this is not necessary. What is a requirement is that there is an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of both parties, and clear lines of communication prior to, and throughout the assignment.

How do you know that I am a trustworthy and reliable person?

I have provided around 30 testimonials and references on this website from my personal life coaching, my travelling and Workawaying in Australia and overseas, and through my housesitting and petsitting assignments. Prior to the end of 2014, I spent 10 years working for the Tasmanian Government in Compliance where I worked in a highly regulated and professional environment that required a high level of responsibility, autonomy and integrity. My role was to audit, licence, and regulate Tasmanian liquor and gaming premises. This was a position that required personal and professional responsibility, accountability and trust.