A new online business school offering self-employed qualified coaches a resource library, business elessons, live seminars and coaching has been launched.

The Quantum School, set up by well known coach and TrainingZone contributor Olivia Stefanino, aims to answer a growing need among coaches and therapists for practical, accessible business help. Quantum members are also able to get discounted insurance together with special rates on useful business services. To celebrate the launch, the first 500 members who join the School will receive a free welcome pack worth more than £500.

"Over the years, I’ve encountered a number of coaches and therapists who are brilliant at what they do but who have rather less experience when it comes to marketing themselves," said Ms Stefanino. “Sadly this means that those same brilliant coaches and therapists end up losing faith in themselves - and some of them also go on to find themselves getting heavily into debt.

"The Quantum School has been set up especially for those people who recognise the need to improve their business skills – and in particular their marketing skills. And, of course, with money being such an issue, we’ve purposely made the school very accessible price-wise. In fact, at just £19.99 a month – which is far less than most people would charge for a session - Quantum members have access to loads of ideas, hints and tips for building a successful practice," she said.

While the school has been launched initially in the UK, there are already plans in place for it to open internationally – with New Zealand and Australia set to 'open' in early 2009. Visit www.thequantumschool.com for more information.