Uncovering the Financial Secrets of Sports and Fitness Franchises
Discover the ins and outs of franchise budgets, revenue models, and key performance indicators in the competitive sports and fitness industry. From initial investments to ROI, learn valuable insights to make informed decisions when investing in a franchise.
Innovation Issue: March 2024 Product Update
March’s madness doesn’t end with basketball! Our team was hard at work making updates to the Upper Hand sports scheduling app. Take a look at the highlights.
How to Build Client Loyalty at Your Sports Business
Your clients are the heartbeat of your business. Their happiness is pivotal to your success. Though you’re likely already aware of this, it can be easy to forget. Oftentimes, the chase for new clients takes the spotlight, while the real stars of the show are your loyal clients. Overlooking the value of your current clients…
How to Choose the Best Basketball Training App
Exploring the digital frontier of basketball training, this blog delves into the transformative power of basketball training apps. These apps revolutionize how athletes and coaches approach skill development, offering customized training plans, performance analytics, and access to a global community. This comprehensive guide helps sports business owners, facility administrators, and coaches navigate the selection process, ensuring the chosen app aligns with developmental goals and fosters player growth.
How a Coaches App Can Transform Your Sports Business
In the dynamic world of sports, technology is playing a pivotal role in transforming how businesses operate and how teams achieve peak performance. At the heart of this technological revolution are coaches’ apps, innovative tools that are redefining the landscape of sports management, training, and analysis. This blog post delves into the transformative impact of coaches’ apps on the sports industry, offering insights into their benefits, real-life applications, and the future of sports technology.
Innovation Issue: February Feature Roundup
February may be the shortest month of the year, (even with the leap day!), but there was no shortage of updates to the Upper Hand app. Here’s the highlights.
How to Hire the Right People for Your Sports Facility
In the competitive landscape of sports facilities, the team behind the scenes plays a pivotal role in defining success, shaping young athletes, and fostering a positive community. Combining strategic insights with tangible action plans, this comprehensive guide offers sports business owners a roadmap to assembling a dream team for your sports facility.
How to Craft a Sports Business Mission Statement (with examples!)
A key component of any business is a mission statement. Think of your mission statement as your north star. It helps you effectively communicate your business goals to all of your stakeholders, from your staff to your clients. Crafting a compelling mission statement is more than just a formality for business owners. It’s a foundational set that can guide the direction and success of your facility or academy. Whether you’re beginning to start your own business or your business plan could use a refresh, here’s how you can craft the perfect mission statement that guides your business.
23 Ways to Provide an All-Star Client Experience
In this era of heightened competition, those who prioritize the all-star client experience not only stand out but also cultivate lasting relationships with their clients. Get 23 strategies and practices that can elevate your sports business to all-star status.
Life is Bigger Than Sports: How Athletic Republic Evansville Supports Athletes Both Inside and Outside The Center
“Life is bigger than sports.” While the lessons and experiences that youth athletes gain from participating in sports are undeniably great, sports are just a small piece of the puzzle. An athlete is more than just the person that you see in your sports facility. This philosophy is what motivates Maura Hulme, Director of Training at Athletic Republic Evansville. In her 10 years at Athletic Republic Evansville, Maura has trained over 1,000 athletes at various points in their sports journey. Maura’s guiding mission is to inspire and motivate the next generation of athletes – something that Maura was lucky to experience as a youth athlete herself.