In every industry and economic cycle, there are always people who believe that they can predict the future usually because they have some business model that’s been right once. This authority will point to their example of being right without discussing how many times they have been wrong and explain that you’re safe if you

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Relationships are at the core of any successful childcare center, preschool, Montessori, special needs or private elementary school. This includes the interaction you have with parents, teachers, children and your vendors. Engaging the members of each of these four groups will help to ensure that your center or school is more successful. Today, we’ll focus

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When Henry Ford created the first Model T automobile, he was asked about the input he received from other people.  His answer was…’If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.’  The car like refrigeration, antibiotics, the computer and the smart phone changed the way our society works.  People weren’t prepared for the change, but

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If you’re in business, you have meetings. The key is to be focused on the important factors. Otherwise, don’t have meetings. They simply add one more thing to your and your staff’s already overloaded to do lists. It’s important to meet and manage your early education company (childcare centers, preschools, Montessori, special needs or private

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Pinterest is a social media platform that allows you to create virtual boards and pin items on the boards. People spend more time on Pinterest that any other social media platform with the exception of Facebook so it’s a great marketing platform. It is also a great way to build brand loyalty by engaging and

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No one likes to think about bad things happening in a childcare center or a school, but everyone has the “nightmare” list…the problems you hope you never face. Oftentimes, it’s this uncomfortable feeling that causes some people to avoid planning for these events. It simply becomes easier to focus on other parts of the business.

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