The Importance of Having a Business Coach

June 12, 2025
Running a business can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with pressure.  At times, it can feel like the responsibility rests solely on your shoulders: managing cashflow, people, operations, growth, and compliance - all while trying to make the right decisions, day after day.

That’s where we come in.

At Crossroads, we don’t just take care of your accounting and tax - we partner with you in the bigger picture. As your business coach, we walk alongside you, helping you step back from the day-to-day and take a clearer look at where your business is going, and what might be holding it back.


What Business Coaching Looks Like at Crossroads


Working with a business coach gives you the space, structure, and support to lead with clarity and confidence. Here’s how we walk with you:


  • An outside perspective

It’s hard to see things clearly when you’re in the thick of it. We bring an objective lens to your business, helping you step back, assess where things stand, and spot areas for growth or change.


  • Identifying what’s holding you back

Whether it’s systems, margins, time management or team structure, we help uncover what’s not working, and where improvements can be made - both in the business, and in how you lead it.


  • Stronger planning and direction

Coaching gives you space to plan, not just react. Together, we work through budgets, strategy, and cashflow so your decisions are intentional, not rushed.


  • Clear goals and accountability

It's one thing to have good intentions, but it’s another to set targets you can track. We help you define what success looks like and build practical steps to get there. With regular check-ins, you stay focused and supported as you work towards your goals.


  • Support for the person behind the business

We don’t believe in separating the business from the person running it. When you're well-supported and thinking clearly, your business performs better too. Coaching creates space to talk through challenges, reset priorities, and lead from a place of strength.

Because Healthy Businesses Start With Healthy Business Owners


No business owner should have to figure it all out alone. If you’re ready for a clearer way forward -  and someone in your corner to help you get there - we’d love to talk.


Reach out to Crossroads today.

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What are Your Business Goals for 2025?

By Elanie van Greuning • February 5, 2025
The beginning of a new calendar year is an excellent time to review last year and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what you’d like to change and new things you want to implement. Take the time to review the year and acknowledge all that has happened, good, bad or indifferent. Examining the year with an objective perspective can provide valuable insights to prepare for the coming business year. Planning and goal setting will help provide a focus for your business efforts. Your Yearly Business Review What were the most significant impacts on your business in the last 12 months? How well did you meet the challenges? What worked well last year? What systems, technology, products or services were successful? What accomplishments can you celebrate? What situation, event or experience provided the biggest learning opportunity? What is the biggest challenge or frustration you face as you prepare for the year ahead? What did you most enjoy during the year? Do more of it. What did you least enjoy? Do less of it! Analyse your financial reports. Are you earning what you’d like to? Is the business sustainably profitable? Get Ready for a Great Year While there are many metrics you could evaluate to track business performance, we’ve given you just a few ideas to inspire your business planning for a positive start to the year. If you’d like to chat about what you can do differently this year to enable your business to thrive, book a time with us today.

Your 12-point checklist to stay ahead on tax

By Elanie van Greuning • February 4, 2025
How’s it looking for you? Know what you need to do? To help make the information-gathering process hassle-free, we’ve put together an end of tax year checklist. So, to avoid scrambling this time next month - take a breath, take note, and take action. Being prepared is the key to avoiding end-of-year financial drama and stress. With not long until year-end, we encourage you to spend a few minutes working through our 12-point checklist to stay ahead on tax and take care of essential housekeeping for year end. As ever, if you have queries or would like to discuss the situation for your business, let us know.