How can you meet the needs of your employees and ensure your childcare staff adds maximum value to your organization? In this article, we will discuss the importance of ongoing employee training and help you develop an employee training plan that works for your Early Childhood Education business. Read on to find out more. Why Ongoing Employee Training Matters …
Is the money you’re spending on advertising for your childcare business giving you a return on your investment? Let’s evaluate your advertising costs. Too many childcare business owners are spending too much money on advertising, failing to get a return on their investment, spending money on the wrong types of advertising, or a combination of all these factors. In this …
As the saying goes, “It’s possible to have too much of a good thing.” Today’s childcare business owners know that going digital is no longer an option if they want to stay relevant with technology-loving parents and stay ahead of the competition. However, too much technology can bog down your childcare business with wasted time, money, and effort with no …
Many Early Childcare Education businesses we work with discover they are overspending on overhead. Are you one of them? In this article, we define overhead costs and take a look at the different types of overhead. Then, we walk you through calculating your overhead so you can gauge where you stand. Finally, we suggest three ways to reduce your overhead …
An effective job ad is key to attracting the right potential candidates to your childcare company. In the following guide, we discuss why a stand-out job ad matters, what elements make up an effective job ad, and how you can create a job ad that sets your company and open position apart from the rest. Read on to find out …
It’s no secret that the demands of the childcare industry put childcare providers at risk for experiencing burnout. As a childcare business owner, you are already well aware of the daily stressors you must face in caring for little children, whether in your home or at a daycare center. In the following guide, we offer a gentle reminder of the …
If you want to give your childcare business a strong financial foundation, then you need to get your books on track. When you keep your financial books organized and up-to-date, you can get a clear picture of your business finances and make better financial decisions. In this article, we offer five tips for getting (and keeping) your books on track. …
One of the most rewarding experiences of being a small business owner is the realization that you get to pay yourself. You have invested the time, hard work, and money to turn your dream of owning a childcare business into a reality, and your efforts come to fruition through the act of providing your own paycheck. How you approach your …