Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Online Business Coach for Strategic Growth
Authentic Alternatives is a seasoned online business coach and consultant with over two decades of experience helping small business owners navigate complex challenges. Since founding her company in 2002, she has worked with entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Europe, specializing in strategic planning, employee management, and growth optimization. Her approach combines personalized guidance with proven methodologies, including her Certified Growth Curve Specialist training and business brokerage expertise. Anne focuses on addressing critical issues like cash flow, team development, and operational efficiency while emphasizing authenticity and practical solutions.Her clients consistently report measurable improvements, including tripled revenues and streamlined operations. With a background rooted in entrepreneurial heritageher grandfather founded NewsweekAnne brings both historical perspective and modern expertise to her practice. She operates from Asheville, North Carolina, offering flexible month-to-month engagements without long-term contracts.
Services
Business Coaching
Strategic Planning
Employee Management
Sales Optimization
Growth Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience guiding small businesses through complex challenges
- Personalized approach with no cookie-cutter strategies or long-term contracts
- Proven success in tripling business revenues and optimizing operations
- Certified Growth Curve Specialist with strategic problem-solving expertise
- Former business broker with deep understanding of company valuations and transitions
Associations and certifications
- Certified Business Intermediary
- Certified Growth Curve Specialist
What people say
Tripled business growth
Steady advisor
Doubled team size
Expert guidance
Practical solutions
Services
Business Coaching
Personalized guidance for small business owners facing growth challenges. Anne provides strategic advice on operational efficiency, cash flow management, and leadership development. Clients gain clarity through actionable plans tailored to their specific needs and industry requirements.
Strategic Planning
Customized roadmaps for business growth and sustainability. Focus areas include market positioning, competitive analysis, and long-term goal setting. Anne helps owners prioritize initiatives and implement systems for consistent progress toward measurable outcomes.
Employee Management
Comprehensive solutions for hiring, training, and retaining top talent. Services cover conflict resolution, performance management, and creating effective workplace cultures. Business owners learn to build teams that drive productivity and support organizational goals.
Sales Optimization
Proven methods to increase revenue and market share. Anne identifies growth opportunities in existing sales processes, develops targeted marketing strategies, and implements systems for consistent lead generation and customer retention across multiple industries.
Growth Consulting
Specialized support for scaling businesses effectively. Services include operational restructuring, capacity planning, and financial forecasting. Anne helps owners transition from day-to-day management to strategic leadership while maintaining profitability during periods of rapid growth.
People
Authentic Alternatives
Owner & Lead Coach
Certified business coach with 20+ years experience helping small businesses grow. Former business broker and Certified Growth Curve Specialist. Served clients across multiple industries since founding her company in 2002.
Questions
What types of businesses do you work with?
I work with diverse industries including professional services, manufacturing, healthcare, software/IT, and wholesale. My core business processes apply universally across different sectors.
How is your coaching structured?
We start with a free 30-60 minute consultation, followed by a 30-day trial. After that, you choose month-to-month engagements with customized support based on your specific needs.
What qualifications do you have?
I'm a Certified Business Intermediary, Certified Growth Curve Specialist, and I completed CoachU's ICF-accredited program. I've also worked as a business broker evaluating company valuations and growth potential.
How quickly can I expect results?
Many clients see improvements within 90 days. Specific timelines depend on your starting point and implementation commitment. One client tripled their business in four years with ongoing support.
Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes, all coaching sessions are conducted online or by phone. This allows me to work with business owners nationwide and internationally since 2002.
What's your cancellation policy?
No long-term contracts required. You may cancel at any time with 7 days notice. I believe in proving value through results rather than binding agreements.
