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Small Business Sales Pick Up
BizBuySell, the largest internet business for sale listing site reports that entrepreneurs found it easier to sell their business in 2010 but they probably sold for a lower price. The number of U.S. small businesses sold, as reported by business brokers, on online small business marketplace BizBuySell.com increased 3% in 2010 compared to a year earlier. But the median price of small businesses that sold fell 6.3%, to $150,000 from $160,000 the year prior, according to BizBuySell. Key valuation metrics also fell slightly with the average revenue multiple down 2.1% and the average cash flow multiple down 0.6%. "In 2010, we saw more deals … Read More...
Small Business Sales Pick Up
BizBuySell, the largest internet business for sale listing site reports that entrepreneurs found it easier to sell their business in 2010 but they probably sold for a lower price. The number of U.S. small businesses sold, as reported by business brokers, on online small business marketplace BizBuySell.com increased 3% in 2010 compared to a year earlier. But the median price of small businesses that sold fell 6.3%, to $150,000 from $160,000 the year prior, according to BizBuySell. Key valuation metrics also fell slightly with the average revenue multiple down 2.1% and the average cash flow multiple down 0.6%. "In 2010, we saw more deals … Read More...
Age of Children and Recommended Playground Equipment
Early childhood playgrounds should be specifically designed to meet the developmental level for each age group and not merely be a scaled-down version of equipment and structures for school-aged children. The skill level, strength, gross motor development and safety issues vary for each age group. Therefore the design of outdoor play areas should include layouts, equipment choices, and safety concerns specific to each age group. Child care owners often make two big mistakes when purchasing playground equipment – buying equipment that is not age appropriate and buying less expensive, lower quality equipment. Both of these … Read More...
Effective Internet Marketing for Child Care Centers
Title: Effective Internet Marketing for Child Care Centers Location: Online Description: Most child care operators are not doing enough marketing or perhaps doing the wrong kinds of marketing. This webinar will focus on the "right kinds of marketing" that produce measurable results that impact the bottom line. In this fun, fast paced information packed presentation, you will learn how to effectively market your child care business online. Start Time: 02:00 EST Date: 2011-01-11 End Time: 03:00 EST Webinar available to members of Child Care Owner. Join ChildCareOwner.com now and get immediate access to excellent resources to … Read More...
Maryland Child Care Demographics
When planning a new child care business or the expansion of existing center, one of the key factors to consider is demographics. Not just general demographics but those that are specific to child care. Here is an excellent example of child care specific demographics: Maryland Family Network, Inc. (MFN), as operator of the Statewide Child Care Resource Network, has prepared the Child Care Demographics Maryland Report series for those interested in child care trends across the state. The series includes reports for the State, for each of Maryland's 23 counties and the City of … Read More...
Loan Amortization Schedule
Can your child care business afford that new bus, or renovate and add two new classrooms? Download an easy to use Loan Payment Calculation and Amortization Schedule Tool. This is an Excel Spreadsheet that you can change the amount of the loan and payment terms and the payment will be calculated automatically. You can make changes to the repayment terms to see exactly what the monthly payment would be and what the loan balance is after a specific number of payments. NOTE: Download Excel file and save a copy of the file to your computer prior to making changes. Child Care Owner Loan … Read More...
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Working with Child Care Businesses – Solutions4ChildCare
Donna speaks with Kris Murray about the founding of Solutions4ChildCare and the services provided. Topics of Discussion: Listen to Podcast - Interview Part I Part I Working with child care owners to create a succession plan. Business Enhancement Plans to help maximize the value of child care businesses. Preparing a child care … [Read More...]
Loan Amortization Schedule
Can your child care business afford that new bus, or renovate and add two new classrooms? Download an easy to use Loan Payment Calculation and Amortization Schedule Tool. This is an Excel Spreadsheet that you can change the amount of the loan and payment terms and the payment will be calculated automatically. You can make changes to the … [Read More...]
Child Care From the Ground Up
There's probably only one thing more exciting than starting a child care business. And that would be, starting one from the ground up. Most child care operators will never have the opportunity nor the desire to research, find the ideal real property location, work with an architect to design the building, sign an agreement with a licensed … [Read More...]
Child Care Parent’s Handbook Template
A parent handbook communicates more than just your child care center policies and procedures. A well designed, professional looking handbook communicates to parents that you, your staff and the child care services you provide are of the highest quality available. Our parent handbook templates will provide you with a proven, professionally designed … [Read More...]
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Increasing Cash Flow
Successful cash flow management requires managing the money that comes in and … [Read More...]
How to Choose the Right Accountant for Your Child Care Business
Your accountant should be looked at as a valuable member of your professional … [Read More...]
Financial Records – What to Keep and How Long
“If it wasn’t for the “paperwork” running a child care business would be … [Read More...]
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Loan Amortization Schedule
Can your child care business afford that new bus, or renovate and add … [Read More...]
Preventive Maintenance – A Cost or a Savings?
Preventive maintenance is planned or scheduled maintenance with the goal of … [Read More...]
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