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Nick Lewis
UK engineering workshop with machinery and equipment - Nick Lewis Coaching
For UK Trade & Service Businesses £500k–£5m

57% of UK business owners work 41–70 hours per week. 80% report poor mental health.

YOU BUILT A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.
"NOW I'M DROWNING IN MY OWN SUCCESS."

You're doing 60-hour weeks, haven't had a proper holiday in years, and spend every day firefighting problems your team should handle. I help trade and service business owners implement systems that run the business—so you can finally step back.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

You are at a crossroads. One path leads to burnout, the other to freedom.

The Chaos

  • Constant firefighting & stress
  • Unpredictable cash flow
  • Team dependent on you
  • Low margins & wasted time

The Control

  • Scalable business systems
  • Healthy margins & cash flow
  • Team runs the systems
  • Freedom to step back

I build the bridge between them

THE "SUCCESS" TRAP

When the business was smaller, you were the system. You knew every job, every customer, every cost. Now information is scattered across spreadsheets, apps, and people's heads. You're flying blind.

The Visibility Gap

"I used to know everything that was going on. Now I find out about problems when it's too late."

The Profit Black Hole

"We're busy, turnover is up, but there's no cash in the bank at the end of the month."

The Time Trap

"My team can't function without me. I haven't had a proper holiday in years."

The Software Graveyard

"We've tried software before but it never sticks. People just go back to their old ways."

The Consultant Disconnect

"I need someone who actually understands what it's like to run a business like mine."

The Information Silo

"I'm the only one who knows how to quote properly. If I'm not here, no quotes go out."

Nick Lewis - Business Systems Coach helping UK trade and service companies implement business systems

I'M NOT A CONSULTANT.
I'M A PRACTITIONER.

I run a £5m+ trade business. I've been exactly where you are: working 60-hour weeks, putting out fires, and wondering why the bank balance didn't match the turnover.

I spent years building a system that runs the business for me. Now, I help other trade and service business owners do the same.

Because I work with multiple trade and service companies, I see what's working across the industry right now. I bring those insights directly to you—shortcuts, solutions, and strategies that have already been battle-tested in businesses just like yours.

No fluff. No academic theory. Just proven systems that work in the real world of trade and service businesses.

£5m+
My Business Revenue
100+
Systems Built

HOW WE FIX IT

We don't just install software. We install a culture of control.

01

Discovery Call

We talk about your situation. I ask the hard questions to understand where the control has been lost.

02

Implementation Roadmap

I design a custom roadmap for your business to implement the systems that will give you visibility.

03

Weekly Coaching

We work together weekly to build the systems, train your team, and ensure it actually sticks.

THIS IS FOR YOU IF

  • You're a trade or service business owner doing £500k–£5m
  • You've grown but lost the control you had when things were smaller
  • You're ready to invest in systems that give you your time back
  • You want guidance from someone who's done it, not just studied it

THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF

  • You want someone to do it all for you (done-for-you)
  • You're not willing to put in the work to change habits
  • You're looking for a quick fix or magic bullet
  • You just want to buy software and hope it solves everything

BEYOND THE SYSTEMS

Once we've stabilised your operations, we can focus on growth and compliance.

Scale & Growth

With your operations under control, we can implement strategies to scale your revenue without breaking your business.

  • Sales process optimisation
  • Marketing strategy alignment
  • Team structure & hiring
  • Financial forecasting

ISO & IMS Certification

Get your business certified to open doors to larger contracts and tenders. We simplify the process.

  • ISO 9001 (Quality)
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental)
  • ISO 45001 (Health & Safety)
  • Integrated Management Systems

Team Culture & Alignment

Build a team that's aligned with your vision. When everyone pulls in the same direction, you create a thriving, positive culture.

  • Leadership & vision alignment
  • Team engagement strategies
  • Clear roles & accountability
  • Positive workplace culture

Exit Planning & Valuation

Whether you want to sell in 3 years or 10, we build a business that runs without you—making it worth more when you're ready to exit.

  • Business valuation improvement
  • Owner-independence systems
  • Succession planning
  • Buyer-ready documentation

CHOOSE YOUR PATH TO CONTROL

Flexible engagement models designed for your specific needs.

Remote Coaching

Perfect for teams who need expert guidance but can handle the day-to-day implementation themselves.

  • Weekly coaching calls (60–90 mins)
  • Async support (WhatsApp/email)
  • Priority response
  • System setup & configuration guidance
  • Proven templates (quotes, job cards)
  • Admin access for hands-on help
  • Integration scoping
  • Loom video reviews
Most Popular
On-Site Coaching

Hands-on partnership for businesses that need me to be physically present to drive change and train the team.

  • Everything in Remote, plus:
  • Monthly on-site visit (half-day)
  • Travel included within UK
  • In-person team training
  • Direct observation of workflows
  • Deeper implementation support
Free Guide

THE 5 BIGGEST OPERATIONAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING BUSINESSES

A practical guide identifying the most common problems I see in engineering businesses—and exactly how to fix them.

  • The Visibility Gap: Why you find out about problems too late
  • The Profit Black Hole: Where your margins are disappearing
  • The Knowledge Bottleneck: How to stop being the only one who can do it
  • The Software Graveyard: Why systems fail and how to make them stick
  • The Reactive Trap: How to stop firefighting and start building

DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE

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Free Audit Tool

ENGINEERING BUSINESS CONTROL AUDIT

A 10-minute self-assessment to identify exactly where you're losing money and control in your engineering business.

  • Score your current operational control across 5 key areas
  • Identify hidden bottlenecks draining your profits
  • Get a clear roadmap for improvement priorities
  • Benchmark against other engineering businesses

DOWNLOAD THE FREE AUDIT

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COMMON QUESTIONS

READY TO REGAIN
CONTROL?

Fill out the form to book a free discovery call. I'll personally review your details and get back to you within 24 hours.

No Sales Team

You'll speak directly with me.

No Obligation

Just a conversation to see if we're a fit.