Supporting Trades Education
Empowering America’s Tradeforce
Back the Trades
Mission Statement:
Providing America’s tradeforce with access to the entrepreneurial skills and resourcesneeded to thrive.
Roughly 48% of small contractors continue to operate out of their personalgarage or truck, asa result of the high cost of office and warehouse space, alongwith the limited availability of accessible space.
William’s Soap Box :
America has an Appreciation Problem.
The trades industry plays an essential role in our communities. But unfortunately, these skills have been undervalued and overlooked for far too long. This lack of support and appreciation has created a gap within the industry, making it difficult for skilled tradespeople to access the resources and education they need to succeed. The time is now, to foster the cultural shift in our society’s perception of trades. We need to actively promote the value and importance of skilled trades, showcasing the fulfilling and the financially rewarding opportunities they offer. We need to invest in today’s trades force to bridge the skills gap and create a brighter, more impactful future for next-gen labor and our communities
CEO & Founder
Back the Trades – Empowering America’s Tradeforce Through Education
✓ Gain valuable skills ✓ Join us in building industry
Our Scholarships
We call it your Scholarshop!
Foundations for Your Future
Every Back theTrades scholarship includes designated operations space at Trades CoWork, a modern co-working facility east of downtown K.C. Offices, conference rooms, tool rentals, storage, admin services—everything you need for abona fide business.
PHASE 01
People
Office & Operations
At Trades CoWork, you’ll enjoy access to cutting-edge resources and state-of-the-art facilities designed to amplify your productivity and efficiency. Ourmeticulously crafted workstations provide the ideal environment for focusedwork and creative thinking. Harness the power of collaboration in our fully-equipped meeting rooms,designed to facilitate impactful discussions and driveproject success. In addition, our secure storage facilities offer peace of mind,ensuring valuable tools and materials are safe. Build Business Credit.Takes 10-12 months to progress through all 5 stages of credit.
PHASE 02
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Professional Branding
Developing and implementing an effective business plan and marketing strategyto help . This includes building client relationships, creating a strong brandguideline, with their website, and marketing their servicesto attract newcustomers. Guidance in online marketing, networking, and developing a salespipeline.
PHASE 03
FINANCEs
Fiscal Management
Providing the necessary tools and knowledge to establish financial stability.Advisors work closely with you on budgeting, cash flowmanagement, invoice,and bookkeeping. You’ll also receive guidance to set up financial systems, trackexpenses, manage taxes and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
PHASE 04
CLOSING THE DEAL
Estimating & Bidding
Estimating/bidding software is essential for contractors as it enables accuratecost estimation, saves time, enhances competitiveness, improves projectmanagement, ensures cost control, and provides valuable data analysis. We helpimprove estimation accuracy, pricing, and overall bidding process, leading toincreased project success rates and enhanced profitability.
It serves as a vital tool to streamline operations, optimize resource allocation, andmake informed business decisions based on comprehensivedata analysis.Withthe assistance of estimating/bidding software, contractors can confidentlynavigate the competitive landscape, secure projects, and maintain a strongfinancial foundation for long-term success.
★★★★★
“William, your collaborative vision puts a big stake in ground for changing thestatus quo in K.C. Your effort to create a functional, inclusive space for allmembers is a shining example—even to the big guys in town—that you don’thave to push someone out in order to grow. It’s inspiring for everyone to seewhat you’re building forthe Kansas City trades. Cheers to the future!”
Highly recommended.
Tate Williams
Owner/Founder CoBuild