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Recent Transactions by State
Successful Bonus Systems for Your Childcare Staff
Childcare business owners recognize that their school’s financial health is directly attributed to the staff providing care and education to their young customers.
Tuition Rates Versus Salary Expense in Child Care
The ability to pay dedicated childcare staff and talented teams what they deserve is not a new problem for early education owners.
9 Strategies to Ready Your Business for Success(ion)
One day you will exit your company—like death and taxes, this is a certainty.
Managing Your Reputation: 5 Areas to Review Before Selling
When deciding to sell your school, keep in mind that a good part of what a potential buyer wants is goodwill and an element they don’t want is having to button up loose ends regarding reputation.
Nailing Your Center Systems: 6 Things to Make Your School Attractive to Buyers
“It’s best to sell when you’re performing well!” This means your business runs well day to day, you have a reliable team in place, your facility is well taken care of, and you have sufficient systems working to enhance your programs. Here’s where we suggest you get started…
Focusing on Your Facility: Steps to Impress Potential Buyers
Whether you are considering an exit in the near future or still growing your brand, there are a few things you can do now to prepare. Investing in your facility will not only allow you to get the work completed within your budget but it will save you time later.
When is the Best Time to Sell my Childcare Business?
Timing is everything, and understanding the factors that maximize the value of your early education business is key in your decision to sell. Discover the two most important factors to consider when determining the best time to sell in this blog.
Five Tips for THRIVING at a Virtual Conference
Hugs and handshakes may be banished during this time of socially distanced events, but it’s still possible to make professional connections in a virtual setting. Here are five tips to help you thrive at your next virtual conference…
Protect Vital Childcare Businesses During Covid-19
We believe childcare centers should be eligible for federal loan programs and aid right alongside restaurants, hotels and others. Join the Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) in amplifying a grassroots campaign for parents and families of young children to advocate for private early education providers.
Small Businesses Opportunities in the CARES Act
Thank you to all those who attended our Legislative Initiatives and Your Childcare Business webinar on Thursday, April 2nd. It is our goal to continue pushing information to you regarding opportunities to strengthen your small business in these challenging times.
Options for SBA Funds
As we work to help childcare business owners navigate the ever-changing options for SBA funds under various programs, we have stumbled upon a solid resource that we hope will help at this time. Click here to download an 11-page FAQ document with information on programs and initiatives included in the CARES Act recently passed by Congress.
References To Aid Your COVID-19 Response Plan
Thank you for tuning in to our most recent THRIVE Masterclass discussing how best to prepare for and respond to the recent spread of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. As promised, we will be providing resources as they are made available to us.