How Small Sports Businesses can Compete (and Win) in a Competitive Space

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How can you compete (and win) in a competitive youth sports market? Are you looking to set your business apart from the competition? As a small business owner, you possess the power to create unique, personalized experiences that forge strong relationships in your community and with your clientele. Let’s dive into the advantages you have in your back pocket, and how you can apply them to achieve success.

How to Identify (and Leverage) a Unique Selling Proposition for your Sports Business

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As you continue to grow your clientele, it becomes even more evident that you’re offering something valuable. Why are your clients choosing you? What makes each business stand out from each other is the unique value they provide to their athletes. Being able to identify – and leverage – that unique selling proposition plays a key role in running a successful and growing business.

Is it Time to Explore a New Sports Facility Management Software?

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If you’re in a situation where you’re not necessarily unhappy with your current sports facility management software, but you’re hesitant to explore new options, it’s critical that you recognize that comfort can be the enemy of growth. Partnering with a software provider that is constantly innovating and improving can help you achieve your business goals, no matter where you’re at today. Let’s discuss the importance of continuous growth and the value of partnering with an innovative software provider like Upper Hand to support growth for years to come.

Halftime Report: Upper Hand Mid-Year Product Update 2023

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At Upper Hand, we’ve been hard at work not only enhancing current features, but releasing entirely new products to empower you in every aspect of running a growing sports training business. As we strategize for a valuable second half of the year, our team continues to prioritize new innovations that make running and growing your business even easier.

Meet the Newest Faces of Upper Hand

At Upper Hand, we believe in the power of bringing in fresh perspectives that continue to improve our product and our brand, and we’re excited to see what each of these individuals can bring to our team. Let’s get to know Hannah Ismail, Tara Holder, Mary Claire Timberlake, and Rajesh Sharma!

The 3 Most Important Elements of Sports Management Software

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Regardless of your business model, there are 3 critical actions of sports management software that must be done well: payment processing, event management, and reporting. Let’s dive into each of these elements, as well as some questions to ask a potential sports management software provider.

Top 10 Sports Coaching Business Resources from Upper Hand

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Whether you’ve been coaching athletes for a while, or are just thinking about taking the plunge, there are countless resources and tools available to help you achieve your goals and grow your brand in a competitive youth sports industry. Here’s a list of ten of our most popular sports coaching business resources…

When Should I Implement a Sports Scheduling Software?

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with a million items on the to-do list, from securing a facility to deciding on your business name, it can be hard to determine when certain decisions should be made. One of those decisions: choosing a sports scheduling software to manage your business. Timing is key. You have to think about what the right time for you is, and remember, don’t wait until the last minute.

5 Tips to Boost Summer Sports Camp Registration

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Whether you’ve been thinking about running a summer youth sports camp for a while, or are just beginning to think about it as a possibility, we’ve put together a few compelling reasons to make the jump.