You run a people business. A trade business or a building business is, over everything else, a...
Author - Jon Dale
Long and Short Term Goals For Tradies
Everyone talks about goals. They are so important for personal growth and development. In a...
Calling People and Closing Deals – It’s Your Job...
I’m a business coach and I’ve recently had two situations where clients of mine have said...
How To Create a Great Culture in your Trade Business
The concept of ‘Company Culture’ can feel a bit airy-fairy. Big companies seem to be splashing...
Are You Selling Yourself Short? (Hint: Probably)
In my job as a business coach to trades and builders, I come across a lot of people who lack...
How to Manage Your Team of Tradies
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll have noticed that I’m in the middle of a little series...
Clever Interview Trick to get Top Tradespeople, or Silly Gimmick?
A trade business relies on its people — your business is one where skilled tradesmen and women, do...
An Apology Goes Along Way
As a business coach for trades businesses, I often refer my customers to people I think will be...
Where To Borrow Money For Your Business
“Where is the best place for a business to borrow money?” This was a question on Facebook posed to...
The Trade Business Flywheel
I recently read an article by the founder of Hubspot, a digital marketing company and arguably, a...