Most owners like the idea of having a business coach. What they are unsure about is the price. You are already paying staff, suppliers, software and tax. The thought of adding a coaching fee on top of that can feel risky, especially if you have tried advisors before who talked a lot but did not […]
Business Coach, Business Consultant, Business Plans, UpCoach Blog
Why Most Business Plans Fail And What To Do Instead
If you have ever written a business plan, you probably know this pattern. You spend hours filling in templates, talking about vision, adding numbers to spreadsheets and pulling together nice looking charts. The document gets saved, maybe printed, and then real life takes over. Within a few weeks, the plan is sitting in a drawer […]
Most trade business owners are not short on effort. You are quoting, chasing materials, checking on jobs, answering calls from clients and trying to keep your team moving. By the time you sit down at night, you are wiped out and still not sure if the business actually made good money that day. The problem […]
When communication is off, everything in the business feels harder. Instructions get misunderstood. Jobs slip through the cracks. People make assumptions instead of asking questions. Tension builds between team members, and you end up stepping in to fix problems that should never have reached you. Most owners know communication is an issue, but struggle to […]
Most owners know they should “do more marketing” but are tired of guessing. You try a bit of social media, boost a post here and there, maybe run some Google Ads. Some things work for a while, then results drop off again. It is hard to tell what actually moved the needle. That is where […]
Business Coach, Leadership, UpCoach Blog
Common Small Business Mistakes Owners Make (And How Coaching Fixes Them)
Most small business owners do not fail because they are lazy or bad at what they do. They struggle because they repeat the same mistakes for too long. They are busy, things look fine from the outside and nobody is holding up a mirror. Business coaching is not about someone telling you off. It is […]
Most small business owners do not start out wanting to be “leaders.” You start out as a great tradesperson, a problem solver, or someone who saw an opportunity and went for it. Then, slowly, you find yourself leading a team, dealing with cash flow, handling tough conversations and making decisions that affect everyone. At that […]
Do you have an employee who is highly productive but also highly disruptive? In any business, leadership requires managing complex human dynamics. It can be overwhelming when a key staff member—often referred to as a toxic high-performer—begins to actively undermine your decisions, disrespect management, or create a divisive atmosphere among the team. This is a […]
Business Coach, Business Consultant, UpCoach Blog
Business Coach vs Consultant: What’s the Real Difference?
If you run a business long enough, you eventually hit a point where doing everything yourself stops working. Some people start looking for a coach to talk through decisions with and get accountability. Others want a consultant who can jump in, fix a problem, or build a plan. Both roles are useful, but they serve […]
UpCoach Blog
Effective Marketing Techniques for Trade and Construction Businesses: Reach Your Target Audience
In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s important for trade and construction businesses to implement effective marketing techniques that enable them to reach their target audience. Whether you’re a contractor, builder, or supplier in the industry, understanding how to effectively market your services can make a significant difference in attracting and retaining customers. In this article, […]