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Aligning Sound Systems Ahead of Your School's Sale
When it comes time to sell your early education business, it’s important to present an operation that is not only successful but also meticulously organized and transparent.
Additional Revenue Sources Every Early Education Owner Should Consider
In early education, revenue heavily relies on healthy tuition rates, full occupancy, and limited discounts. Beyond these primary sources, there are additional revenue streams that can supplement income and significantly strengthen your financial health.
Maximize Your SHIFT Conference Experience: What to Know Before You Go
As the SHIFT Childcare Leaders Conference approaches, excitement is building for an incredible few days of learning, networking, and growth.
How to Increase Revenue For Your Early Education Center Without Raising Tuition Rates
If you’ve calculated your cost of care tuition rate but are still struggling to meet financial obligations, it might be time to explore alternative strategies.
5 Meaningful Ways to Help Childcare Staff Manage Challenging Behaviors
To help childcare leaders support teachers and enable them to best serve children who struggle with self-regulation, follow these effective strategies rooted in both research and real-life experience.
2024 State of the Early Education Industry: Mid-Year Update
The world is moving at a faster pace than ever, which makes having a big-picture view of new developments in the early education industry even more important for childcare business owners.
2024 Childcare Staff Costs Survey Report
Recently, our team surveyed childcare business owners in our network on their experiences with managing staff costs. Here’s what we found…
4 Underrated Marketing Strategies for Increasing Enrollment
Nothing is more important to the financial health of your early education business than enrollment. So what are the best ways to market your school and bolster your occupancy?
Creating a Financial Benchmark for Your Swim School Program
For any swim school business, financial health and quality programming go hand-in-hand. It is impossible to effectively operate your swim school, support teachers and managers, and invest in your company without being strong financially.
Preparing for Diligence Ahead of Your School’s Sale
The diligence process will leave no stone (or piece of paper!) unturned in your early education business. Here are 3 key steps to help you get prepared ahead of your sale.
4 Ways HINGE Ensures Confidentiality in the Selling Process
Working with an experienced team of transaction advisors can ensure confidentiality throughout your selling process — protecting the value of your business and ensuring a smooth transition of ownership.
Your Team is an Asset: 4 Ways to Attract Buyers & Investors with a Solid Team
As with parenting, “working your way out of a job” is the best way to prepare for the future sale of your childcare business. Here are four key strategies to consider when growing your team to best position your company for sale.