The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business
Description
The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business, the first book in The Business of Child Care series, walks readers through each step of planning, developing, and launching their own child-care business. Regardless of the scale—joining an established franchise, creating an on-site center at your office, or hosting a program in your home—entrepreneurial expert Marnie Forestieri, CDA, will guide you from start to finish:
- Understand the economics of the child-care business
- Write a comprehensive business plan
- Prepare a thorough financial plan
- Develop efficient operations for smooth day-to-day functioning
- Master marketing to promote your business to potential customers
- Provide excellent quality control and customer service
Paperback, 112 pages
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