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Recession Proofing Your Child Care Business: “Be Optimistic But Be Prepared”

No child care business owner wants to consider or discuss the likelihood of a recession. However, good and bad economic times are part of normal economic cycles. Not counting the steep but very brief economic downturn during the

Child Care Business Owner End of the Year Planning

Like most businesses, the end of the year is a busy time for childcare business owners. Before the rush of the holidays begins, it is important to take stock – reviewing, analyzing, and planning for the new year—five

After Stabilization Grants – Child Care Profitability and Business Value

Although intended to stabilize the childcare industry and individual childcare businesses, in my opinion, the funding only served to “prop up” the industry. The childcare industry will be more unstable when the grant funds are depleted. Unless there

Stabilization Grants Utilization – “Using Grant Funds to Strengthen Not Weaken Your Business”

The Child Care Stabilization Grants (American Rescue Act Plan) represents a historic investment in the early childhood education industry. As indicated in the name – Stabilization Grants, the program and funds are being provided to shore up childcare

Fair Market Rent – How it Affects the Value of Your Child Care Business

Every child care business operates in a facility – building and land. Some child care owners lease the building and land from a third-party owner. The owner of the building and land “real estate” determines how much rent

Exit Strategy Planning For Child Care Business Owners

Did you know surveys indicate that three out of four (75%) business owners regretted the decision to sell their business? Unfortunately, the statistic is true. Business owners often note three primary reasons for regret: One, lack of preparation.

Value Gap: How It Prevents Many Child Care Owners From Exiting Their Business

Although there are many things that can prevent or delay a child care owner from exiting their business, the number one reason is Value Gap. What is Value Gap? Value Gap is the amount of money needed or

Child Care Stabilization Grants

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes about $39 billion dollars in funds for the child care industry. Monies are available through two funds; $24 billion in child care stabilization grants funding and $15 billion in another

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