Stop Leaving Money on the Table: Why Your Trades Business is Costing You More Than Just Profit
Shareen Sinclair – Business Coach to the Trades
For many trades business owners, the "dream" of being your own boss has turned into a 24/7 cycle of firefighting. You’re excellent at your craft, but the business side—the scheduling, the quoting, and the team management—is starting to feel like a weight you can't lift.
Shareen Sinclair, the 2025 "Coach of the Year," and owner of Trades Angel is here to help you step off the tools and back into your life!
The Hidden Cost of ‘Staying the Same’
It is a common misconception that staying the same is "safe". In reality, inaction in a trades business is incredibly expensive. Industry data suggests that many referrals are leaving between £100k and £300k on the table every single year.
When we break down the 'Invoice of Inaction', the numbers are eye-opening:
Missed follow-ups on hot leads: -£45,000
Unquoted small jobs: -£38,000
Time spent fixing team mistakes: -£32,000
Late payments & admin delays: -£28,000
Burnout & lost family time: -£22,000
Total Outstanding Cost of Inaction: £165,000.
The National Opportunity: 1.5 Million New Homes
The government has set a target of 1.5 million new homes during this Parliament. This represents a massive wave of demand for trades and property-related businesses.
However, there is a catch: only structured, well-run companies will be able to scale to meet this demand. While the industry faces a crisis of margin squeezes and skills shortages, those who position themselves now will profit the most.The Dentist: Creating Reliable Patients
Moving from Industry Pain to Family Balance
The struggle isn't just financial; it's personal. When a business is stagnant or chaotic, it leads to "Family Pain":
Kids missing quality time with parents.
Partners carrying the emotional strain of a stressed spouse.
Arguments about money and constant exhaustion.
Life feels like it's on hold.
The TRADES Framework: Your Roadmap to Freedom
To turn this chaos into profit, Shareen Sinclair utilises the TRADES Framework:
T – Time & Task Control: Taking back your schedule.
R – Revenue & Profit Drivers: Identifying where the real money is.
A – Admin & Automation: Removing the manual bottlenecks.
D – Delivery & Team: Building a consistent, reliable workforce.
E – Energy & Mindset: Moving from burnout to balance.
S – Sales & Growth Engine: Creating an unpredictable pipeline.
Who is Trades Angel For?
Shareen Sinclair provides Fractional Chief Growth Officer level support for trades and property service businesses that are ready for a serious change.
Ideal referrals include businesses with:
A team of 3 or more members.
A turnover between £100k and £2m.
An owner who is overworked and wants to ‘step off the tools’.
A focus on family and a readiness for structure.
Ready to Change the Trajectory of Your Business?
Don't let another year go by where you leave six figures on the table and miss out on family memories.
Get in touch today:
Contact me directly to book a free 30-minute consultation.
