A small business coach guides new entrepreneurs through foundational planning, from validating ideas and creating focused business plans to setting realistic goals, preparing initial budgets, and identifying target customers. Practical tools and step-by-step frameworks reduce early mistakes and improve launch readiness. Coaching also covers operational basics: choosing simple bookkeeping methods, establishing effective marketing priorities, mapping workflows, and understanding legal obligations. Regular checkpoints and measurable milestones build confidence, helping founders iterate quickly and allocate resources wisely for sustainable growth.