Coach aspiring entrepreneurs from Ballad Group's Airdrie office using business planning and individualized support. This in-position role works 30 hours weekly.
As Business Coach, you will support unemployed and underemployed Albertans through Ballad's 16-week Self-Employment Launchpad. You will guide business plans, financial projections, marketing strategies, and launch decisions while supporting participants in Airdrie, Strathmore, and Okotoks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized coaching based on participant goals and progress
- Strengthen business models, market research, and financial projections
- Guide registration, licensing, pricing, and customer development
- Lead peer roundtables and facilitate shared learning
- Track milestones, coaching notes, and program outcomes
Requirements:
- Practical experience starting, operating, or growing a business
- Experience coaching, advising, or mentoring entrepreneurs
- Knowledge of planning, financial fundamentals, marketing, and sales
- Ability to review budgets, cash flow, and projections
- Strong organization, documentation, and relationship-building skills
Bring entrepreneurial experience, financial insight, and practical coaching to help Ballad participants launch sustainable businesses across Alberta.
Entrepreneurship Business Coach Airdrie employer: Ballad Consulting Group
At Ballad, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our Whitecourt Training Centre offers unique opportunities for professional growth through hands-on training and mentorship in the oil and gas sector, ensuring our team members make a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to thrive while contributing to the development of essential skills for Alberta's workforce.