Do you want more profit, more control and a business that works for you?
I’m Mike Foster, an Oxfordshire based Strategic Business Mentor & Profit Growth Coach
- 30+ years supporting business owners
- Built 6 businesses of my own
- Franchised and successfully sold
You've built a business. Now it's time to build the business you actually want.
By closing the gap between the business you have now and the one you desire.
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What other business owners like you say about my impact
- Commercially focused advice and practical business experience
- Fresh perspectives and constructive challenge
- Greater clarity, focus and direction
- Accountability and support to make progress
- Having a trusted adviser and sounding board
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Mike over the past year as my business mentor, helping me move Tennis Court Supplies forward. His advice and guidance have been invaluable. I particularly appreciated his clear, practical and easy-to-follow action steps, which have… Read more”
“That shift is down to Mike's coaching. He is commercially sharp, structurally rigorous, and genuinely invested in his coachees' outcomes. He'll challenge you directly when you need it, give you space to think when you need that instead, and consistently… Read more”
“Mike is a fantastic guy and a superb strategic thinker. Listening to his advice has been huge for me and the business... It is the clarity of thought that is so empowering... Mike is excellent. Supportive, responds quickly, guides you… Read more”
“Having known Mike for a number of years, at events, networking and both being in Oxfordshire. I went to one of his events and thought 'this guys really does know his stuff'. I have been working now with Mike for… Read more”
“I was fairly sure I didn't need a mentor, but then I was also conscious that I had never run a business before and I couldn't possibly be good at everything. I have been working with Mike for a couple… Read more”
“Mike has become an integral part of our business management. He's guided, supported, listened, and provided outstanding advice. We're moving forward as a business in so many areas thanks to Mike's support.”
“Mike is a brilliant sounding board. I highly value his perspective on things I am pondering in my business. I can rely on Mike always to come up with an alternative way of looking at things, he has a knack… Read more”
“As a business owner, it's easy to procrastinate as there is no-one holding me to account. Enter Mike. Working with Mike over the last 10 months has been a blast! I have gone from working in my business to working… Read more”
“Mike's advice and support as my mentor and sounding board over the last few months have been invaluable. As a business owner with operational responsibilities both internally and for my clients, I found it difficult to prioritise my ambitious growth… Read more”
“Mike Foster has been an invaluable mentor for me. His commitment goes beyond our sessions – he takes the time to understand me and my business, providing support that extends far beyond the norm. Mike's guidance has helped me break… Read more”
“His extensive business experience often leads to insights that bring clarity to a topic or offer a fresh perspective. He serves as a truly valuable sounding board. Neil and I highly recommend working with Mike.”
“Mike is an excellent business coach and mentor. He actively listens, asks thoughtful questions and gives practical advice when needed based on his vast experience running other businesses. He is well networked in the area and helpful to make introductions… Read more”
“I've had the pleasure of working with Mike and I cannot recommend him enough. His calm manner to any situation or conundrum really helps me focus and stand back and assess the situation properly. His commercial knowledge and experience means… Read more”
“Working with Mike has been transformational for my business. He has helped me create clarity in my processes, my message and my purpose. With a relaxed and yet still dynamic approach he guides you through the practicalities of building a… Read more”
“I’ve ran my business for many years now and throughout that time I’ve had a number of advisors. Mike is one of the rare few I genuinely respect. Full of knowledge, experience and level-headed wisdom. Has a knack for putting… Read more”
“Mike has been a fantastic mentor/coach. His past experience running businesses and franchises shines through in his teaching and has been invaluable to us. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone needing assistance taking their business forward.”
“I started working with Mike from The Entrepreneurs Mentor earlier this year. Mike has a wealth of experience and knowledge which shows in every meeting and phone call we have. He has helped me plan and map out the journey… Read more”
“I wanted to share my positive experience with the mentorship sessions I've been having with Mike this year. Mike, a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and business coach, has been actively involved in understanding the ins and outs of my business operations.… Read more”
“I wanted to take my business to the next level and Mike is the man to do that. Anything I needed to focus on, Mike has been happy to oblige. Mike took my processes and talked them through with me… Read more”
“Mike's flexible approach over the past 3 month's has been invaluable in getting me over the line with a new business venture. I asked Mike for help with not only accountability but challenging the assumptions and associated actions I was… Read more”
What change do you want in your business?
- more profit
- less stress
- more time
- business growth
- better cashflow
They are the headlines, not the constraints that sufficate business improvement.
You've built a business - but is it giving you what you wanted from it?
Perhaps you’re:
- working too hard for the profit you’re making;
- constantly pulled back into day-to-day problems;
- unsure which opportunity deserves your attention;
- struggling to get your team to take more responsibility;
- frustrated that growth has stalled;
- wondering how you’ll ever step back, or eventually sell.
The problem usually isn’t a lack of ideas. It’s knowing what to prioritise, making better decisions and actually implementing them.
Here’s the thing……
IF you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always got (unless you get lucky!)
STOP winging it – I’m sure it’s not intentional, but possibly fact – because your organic growth has hit a ceiling and you now need the structure, accountability and knowledge to take that next step.
I do know from experience that running a business can be lonely. But often you don’t need another course, another template or someone who only asks you what you think. You need an experienced person, in your corner, who understands business, challenges your thinking, contributes ideas and helps you make better decisions.
I know I’ve been there and I’ve since helped 000s of other business owners to find their path.
The majority of my clients want to STOP repeating the same business year on year and actually make the change – to the business they want or deserve? Do you?
If so, I can certainly help.
As a Strategic Business Growth Expert, who has been supporting businesses for 30+ years, I work with you to fuel your ideas, share proven ways, and spark the plans that improve your business and help you make more money.
From my experience, you don’t need more information. You need confidence that you’re working on the highest-value thing.
My role is to help you create CLARITY and identify the high pay off activities that should command your attention.
Once owners have clarity……with their numbers, strategy, marketing, systems, people, cash, capacity etc……they make better decisions, they prioritise better and stop drowning in so many options.
Is it time for you and your business to thrive not just survive?
Business growth is the consequence of consistently prioritising the right decisions in the right order
Better decisions. Better business. Better life.
Our role as a Business Owner isn’t to do more.
It’s to decide better – Every day, Every week, Every month, Every year.
When the right decisions are made consistently, profit, growth and freedom naturally follow.
Bad decisions don’t usually destroy businesses.
Hundreds of mediocre decisions do.
Likewise…
Businesses aren’t built by one brilliant decision.
They’re built by hundreds of good ones
But the wrong decisions are expensive ….
- Every wrong hire.
- Every bad customer.
- Every unnecessary service.
- Every wasted marketing campaign.
- Every poor investment.
- Every distraction.
Every one of those costs money.
It isn’t about adding more. It’s about removing the wrong decisions before they’re made.
How I help
Experienced entrepreneur + Strategic adviser + Coach + Mentor + Accountability partner for SME owners
My role is to help you create CLARITY and identify the high pay off activities that should command your attention – moving you from confusion to the results you desire.
- Confusion
- Clarity
- Confidence
- Action
- Results
What is the next step for you?
My Promise to You
Real experience, not theory
I’ve built and run businesses myself, so I understand the pressures, pitfalls, and practicalities of being a founder.
Tailored advice, not templates
Your business is unique. I work with you to create strategies that fit your goals, resources, and market – not just share another idea from a toolkit.
Practical support, not just motivation
Yes, confidence matters but so do cashflow, sales, marketing, and strategy. I’ll give you tools and know-how you can apply straight away.
Clear value for your investment
I focus on results that make a measurable difference whether that’s winning clients, improving profitability, or driving your growth platform.
Honesty over hype
No false promises of overnight success. Just clear, grounded advice that helps you grow at the right pace.
Accountability with action
I won’t just talk at you or ask questions. I’ll work with you to plan, prioritise, and hold you accountable for making progress.
I’ve been there! I’ve owned, grown, franchised and sold various businesses, so I understand that you want to give your customers the best experience whilst increasing your revenue, but you don’t have time for all the other things you “need” to do.
A ‘step change’ is needed. Defined as an action that creates new habits, to implement change and delivers significant results.
Built from 30+ years of supporting business owners like you my brand of business mentoring, combined with coaching, helps you define a plan of action to invest in the future of your business.
As well as running my own businesses and working in senior roles, I have supported hundreds of other business owners. I know what works, I know why many don’t make it happen, I know what is needed and I’d love to share that with you as your mentor.
I’ve had coaches but was often frustrated when asked the coaching questions “how would you do that?” or “what do you think”. It was frustrating as I had engaged their support as I did not know the answers at that time! Other business owners described the same experience.
As a mentor, Yes I primarily coach my clients but if they need something to spark or fuel their thoughts or ideas then I have a number of case studies, examples, tools or models to share from over 30+ years experience of supporting business owners.
Plus I’ve actually ran my own businesses, so I can empathise with the journey my clients are experiencing.
My support has a proven structure to help you consider where you are now, where you desire to be and how to create a plan of achievable actions to achieve this and have the business your hard work deserves.
It’s tough out there right now, so if you’re a business owner that is looking for an experienced sounding board, someone to help you move forward then let’s talk.
How I can support you.....
I’m transparent about what I offer, the value to you and your investment.
1-2-1 Mentoring
Support to develop your business
I've been where you are. I'll bring another experienced business brain to your decisions, help you see what you can't see from inside the business, and make sure the right things actually get done.
Not sure where to start?
Read my Financial Times Guide to Starting a Business
The comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs, published by FT Publishing.
Find out about the bookLet’s get started on YOUR step change today
If you’re serious about developing your business and turning all your hard work so far into even better results, then I’m ready to take your call.
Give me a call today on 01235 614809 or send me a message using the button below.
