Baffled By Business
Business Coaches
Baffled By Business
11 Farringdon Rd, North Shields
# Business Description
Baffled By Business is a North Shields-based mentoring service that connects struggling business owners with experienced professionals for free, judgment-free guidance. Rather than offering costly consultancy or one-size-fits-all advice, the service pairs entrepreneurs with "Business Buddies" — seasoned practitioners who've navigated similar challenges and can offer practical, actionable support.
The service addresses a genuine pain point: business owners often feel isolated when facing decisions around marketing, finances, hiring, or strategy. Baffled By Business removes the barrier to expert advice by offering completely free 30-minute sessions, making experienced mentorship accessible regardless of business size or stage.
What sets them apart is their deliberately informal, conversational approach. These aren't formal consultations; they're chats with people who genuinely understand the pressures of running a business. The team includes specialists across key areas — Jonny (marketing), Sarah (finance), Ahmed (HR), and Emma (strategy) — allowing owners to select the expertise most relevant to their current challenge.
The testimonials reveal tangible value: clients praise the actionable insights, the breadth of ideas generated, and the confidence gained from a single session. The business model is underpinned by a genuine philosophy: no entrepreneur should feel stuck or isolated, and experience should be shared freely.
This approach builds trust and community whilst establishing the Business Buddies as knowledgeable, approachable resources within the local business landscape.
Baffled By Business is a North Shields-based mentoring service that connects struggling business owners with experienced professionals for free, judgment-free guidance. Rather than offering costly consultancy or one-size-fits-all advice, the service pairs entrepreneurs with "Business Buddies" — seasoned practitioners who've navigated similar challenges and can offer practical, actionable support.
The service addresses a genuine pain point: business owners often feel isolated when facing decisions around marketing, finances, hiring, or strategy. Baffled By Business removes the barrier to expert advice by offering completely free 30-minute sessions, making experienced mentorship accessible regardless of business size or stage.
What sets them apart is their deliberately informal, conversational approach. These aren't formal consultations; they're chats with people who genuinely understand the pressures of running a business. The team includes specialists across key areas — Jonny (marketing), Sarah (finance), Ahmed (HR), and Emma (strategy) — allowing owners to select the expertise most relevant to their current challenge.
The testimonials reveal tangible value: clients praise the actionable insights, the breadth of ideas generated, and the confidence gained from a single session. The business model is underpinned by a genuine philosophy: no entrepreneur should feel stuck or isolated, and experience should be shared freely.
This approach builds trust and community whilst establishing the Business Buddies as knowledgeable, approachable resources within the local business landscape.
Services offered
Marketing strategy consultationFinancial planning and cashflow adviceHR and recruitment guidanceBusiness strategy planningPricing structure reviewPeople management coachingWebsite and digital directionBusiness mentoring