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Recent Transactions by State
- Arizona 1
- California 4
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 5
- Delaware 1
- Florida 3
- Georgia 7
- Illinois 1
- Indiana 2
- Kentucky 2
- Maryland 1
- Massachusetts 2
- Minnesota 1
- New Hampshire 1
- New Jersey 3
- New York 5
- North Carolina 8
- Ohio 1
- Pennsylvania 3
- Sell-Smart 3
- South Carolina 4
- Tennessee 1
- Texas 7
- Virginia 5
- Washington 3
- Washington D.C. 1
Childcare Real Estate Options for ECE Owners
One of the most confusing decisions for any business owner is whether to lease or own the facility from which you operate.
Top 10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your School
HINGE Advisors has determined ten full-proof strategies to help set your school apart from the competition and allow you to sell your childcare business for maximum value when the time is right.
I Want to Sell my School in a Few Years—When Should I Connect with an Advisor?
If you think you’re less than 5 years away from putting your childcare business and/or real estate up for sale, now is the time to connect with a transaction advisor.
5 Must-Haves for Massive Success
While success may look different to different people, Entrepreneur and Leadership Coach Aleta Mechtel has narrowed down five must-haves that can guarantee success for your business, no matter your definition.
Controlling Childcare Labor Costs
To accurately balance the financial picture at your school, HINGE Advisors believes your occupancy should be at least 70% of your actual licensed capacity.
How to Calculate Occupancy Percentage for Your School
Often, childcare owners believe their occupancy is higher than it actually is. Here’s how the HINGE team suggest how to calculate yours.
The Hidden Impact of Discounting Tuition in Child Care
At HINGE Advisors, we have long counseled childcare clients on the hidden dangers of discounting tuition.
Planting Fertilizer to Grow Your Childcare Teams
Investing time and resources into your staff’s skills and knowledge doesn’t only help them grow, it can help your business grow too!
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.
Childcare Financial Management: Tuition Rates vs Salary Expense
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.