5.0 on Google · 13 reviews · Montpelier, VT

Helping local businesses get clear, focused, and moving forward.

Downtown Up provides practical business coaching, strategy, and accountability for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Montpelier and beyond.

Downtown Montpelier, Vermont at golden hour

Every business owner has ideas, challenges, and goals. We help you turn them into a clear plan — and then walk alongside you while you do the work.

A coaching conversation between two business owners

About Downtown Up

A local partner for the work of growing a small business.

Downtown Up is a Montpelier-based consulting and coaching practice focused on helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and local organizations strengthen their strategy, operations, systems, and decision-making.

We believe good business support is part strategy, part accountability, and part real conversation. Our work is grounded in partnership — listening closely, asking the right questions, and helping you put practical tools to work in your day-to-day.

  • Strategy that fits your business, not a template
  • Practical tools and resources you'll actually use
  • A steady partner to keep you focused and accountable
  • Locally rooted in Montpelier and central Vermont

What we do

Coaching and consulting built around your real business.

From a single hard decision to a long-term plan, we tailor our support to where you are right now — and where you want to go.

Business Coaching

One-on-one coaching that meets you where you are and helps you take the next right step with confidence.

Business Strategy

Turn ideas and challenges into a clear plan — with priorities, focus, and a path forward that actually fits your business.

Goal Setting & Accountability

Set the goals that matter, then stay focused with a steady partner who keeps you moving between meetings.

Systems & Process Improvement

Tighten up the day-to-day so your business runs smoother, your team has clarity, and you get your time back.

Small Business Problem Solving

Stuck on a hard decision or a recurring headache? We'll work through it together with practical tools and a clear head.

Team & Organizational Support

Strengthen communication, roles, and decision-making across your team or local organization.

5.0 stars · 13 Google reviews

What local business owners say.

"They helped create a clear path to move forward."
Local business owner
"An amazing business coaching experience."
Vermont entrepreneur
"They gave me tools and resources to work through challenges."
Small business client
"A great resource for any business."
Montpelier client

Get in touch

Let's talk about what's next for your business.

Tell us a little about where you are and what you're working on. We'll be in touch to set up a no-pressure conversation.

  • Downtown Up
    147 Berlin St, Montpelier, VT 05602
  • (802) 224-3400
  • Hours
    Opens at 8:00 AM · Monday – Friday

Prefer to talk? Call us at (802) 224-3400.