How to Budget for Your Sports Business
Why detailed budgets are important for sports businesses, how to create budgets, and a free sports budget template. Have you ever wanted a simple excel template to budget for your sports business? A budget projection that provides the basics like revenue and expense estimates so you can arrive at projected profitability? Our free budget template was put together with the help of a national facility franchise and contains additional input from our customer’s feedback.
6 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Sports Software Provider
Finding the right sports management software provider can feel overwhelming. With a growing number of platforms on the market, and a seemingly endless array of features to consider, you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed by all of the choices. The irony is that you don’t always need the most complex, feature-heavy software to run your business efficiently. In fact, choosing the right sports software provider is all about asking the right questions. Here’s a list of 6 essential questions to ask that will lead you to the software solution that is best for you and your business.
What is Sports Management Software (and why you need it)
Learn about sports management software, what to look for in a solution, and why you need it for your sports training business! Sports management software is a type of software that provides sports coaches and business owners with the tools they need to…
Safety First: 3 Steps to Ensure Athlete Safety at your Sports Facility
Prioritizing athlete safety not only protects their well-being, but it also builds trust and enhances their overall experience at your sports facility. Athlete safety is an ongoing commitment that requires thorough planning, clear communication, and regular review. Regardless of where your business is today, here are 3 steps to ensure athlete safety at your sports facility.
How to Keep your Sports Training Business Thriving Year-Round
Running a sports training business comes with its seasonal highs and lows. Perhaps as kids return to school, you notice the demand for programs dips. Or, maybe you notice fluctuations in clientele or revenue that align with holidays, weather, or the local school calendar. While every sport and training experience is different, you may naturally…
16 Creative Name Ideas for your Sports Training Membership Tiers
Creating a compelling membership program is not just about the benefits you offer. It’s also about how you present those offerings. The names you choose for your members or membership tiers can significantly impact how appealing they are to potential clients. And, it can help you convey the value of the offerings, encouraging people to commit to your memberships.
Why We Built This: Introducing Tiered Memberships
You told us that it would be helpful to manage your memberships in one place, especially when offering different membership levels or payment cadences. You also shared that it can be hard for clients to compare different membership benefits – whether because they’re overwhelmed by so many options or are struggling to see which benefits are the best fit for their needs.
Say hello to all-new Tiered Memberships!
8 Ways to Nurture your Sports Business’s Brand Identity
Building a robust brand identity requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Whether you’re a small sports business or an established company, there are various ways to enhance and nurture your brand. Here are 8 strategies to help you develop and maintain a compelling brand that resonates with your target clientele and drives business growth.
Are you Teaching these 5 Things at your Sports Training Business?
When it comes to youth sports training, it’s easy to focus on the physical and technical aspects of your game. However, as coaches, it’s imperative to go beyond these basics to foster well-rounded athletes. Here are 5 things you should be teaching your sports training business.
Innovation Issue: Upper Hand Product Update May 2024
With our headquarters in Indianapolis, May is always an exciting month for our city. Last month was also busy and exciting for Upper Hand. We welcomed new faces to our team, and have continued to make updates to our product to improve you and your clients’ experiences. Here’s an inside look at what’s new to our sports scheduling app, and a sneak peak at what’s coming soon!