Jeff Porter
Business and entrepreneurship coach in Alexandria, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingTeam performanceStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Performance coach |
| Based in | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
Jeff Porter is a business and entrepreneurship coach in Alexandria, Virginia. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners and managers solve complex business problems. He has worked with small and medium-sized businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the USA for several decades. He once helped an electronic service and manufacturing company grow from 5 people to over 100 in five years. His focus is strategic and operational planning and continuous improvement.
What Jeff helps with
Jeff works with people who want a clear plan for their business or career. He helps them sort out complex problems and act on them.
- Turning a basic business idea into a plan
- Solving problems inside a running business
- Setting clear goals, roles and processes
- Building and attracting effective teams
- Strategic and operational planning
- Continuous improvement of business processes
- Getting unstuck when starting a first business
- Career issues tied to business growth
Who Jeff works with
Jeff coaches entrepreneurs, business owners and managers. Some are starting or thinking about starting a business. Others run a business with problems to solve or want to improve their career. He also works with first-time business owners who feel stuck on where to start.
How Jeff works
Jeff starts by building a clear picture of the current situation with the client. Together they list the issues and rank them by priority. Then they build a plan of action and work on carrying it out. His method rests on clear goals, roles and processes. He draws on his background in strategic planning, quality management, and process and project management.
Background and qualifications
Jeff has worked in and for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and the USA for several decades. He helped an electronic service and manufacturing company grow from 5 people to over 100 in five years. He set up a business consultancy in Hong Kong for an Australian company. He worked for the U.S. Government on export opportunities in various markets. He also helped market and grow groups of businesses through Economic Development Organizations. His experience covers strategic planning, quality management, and process and project management.
Jeff Porter pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- One-on-one business coaching program
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The CoachVouch take
Jeff has worked on business growth in four countries, including a Hong Kong consultancy startup and U.S. Government export work.
Best for first-time owners and managers who need a clear plan and structure for their business.
Common questions
How much does Jeff Porter charge?
Coaching with Jeff runs $125 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jeff Porter help with?
Jeff Porter helps with turning a basic business idea into a plan, solving problems inside a running business, setting clear goals, roles and processes and building and attracting effective teams.
Does Jeff Porter work with people who have not started a business yet?
Yes. He works with individuals who are starting or thinking about starting a business, including those with only a basic idea.
How do I contact Jeff Porter?
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