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“Our centers served close to 2000 children per day...... It did not take Brad [BFS®] long before we had multiple offers.”
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The resources page contains valuable information that will benefit early education company owners, executives, directors, teachers and grant writers. Our goal is to supply you with all the resources you need to be more effective in managing and improving your childcare, preschool, Montessori, or private elementary. From computer software to grants to state regulations... we have you covered. So visit our resources page to find the information you need. Click Here to visit our resources page.
On our blog, you will find articles on buying, selling, managing, improving, and financing an early education company. BFS® is the leading U.S. brokerage and consulting firm in the early education vertical and we strive to educate and inform by providing valuable, up-to-date information that will help you run your early education company more efficiently and more effectively. Click Here to visit our blog.
We have used our 30+ years of experience with thousands of centers and schools across the U.S. to create an Instant Q&A page that will provide you with the easiest, most direct way to get the answers you need for your early education company. Simply select the topic area, choose your specific question and then you can either watch a short video or read an article concerning your topic of interest. Click Here to learn more.
Brad Barnett, Founder and President of BFS®, has spent the past 30+ years and a small fortune to acquire this specific knowledge and insight that you will find in his book “How Thousands of Childcare Center and Schools Are Making Millions.” For years, owners and executives of early education companies have been paying Brad as much as $8,000 a day to give them the very same information that you can get from his new book. Click here to learn more and order your copy today.
If you own the real estate for your early education company, there are many reasonable and feasible improvements that are possible with a Sale and Leaseback transaction. Increased profits, increased market value, reduced debt, and faster expansion of your early education company are just a few of the improvements that are possible with a Sale and Leaseback transaction. This strategy has been used very successfully by sophisticated, publicly traded companies from multiple industries. Click Here to learn more.
Dr. Montessori was the first woman medical doctor in Italy (1896) who was also well educated in biology, psychiatry and anthropology. “Montessorians” believe in the principals of Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori encourages children to want to learn. A child that wants to learn or at least learns how to learn in the preschool years is a child that will very likely excel in all areas of their life. Click Here to learn more.
It is important to know the fair, reasonable and correct market value of your FF&E assets. We will gladly provide you with the most detailed and professional evaluation of your FF&E available in the market today. Over the last three decades, our team has evaluated hundreds of childcare centers and schools. Our exclusive evaluation process consists of a very discreet, on-site evaluation of the facility’s FF&E and a detailed, written accounting of value your FF&E assets. Click Here to learn more.
The purpose of our YouTube Channel is to provide useful information to anyone who wants to buy, sell, evaluate, manage, improve, or finance an early education company ranging from childcare centers and preschools to Montessori and private elementary schools. These short 3 -5 minute videos have been designed specifically to help early education company owners, executives, directors and teachers improve operations and profitability. Click Here to watch now.
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“Our centers served close to 2000 children per day...... It did not take Brad [BFS®] long before we had multiple offers.”
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“We got a price that was more than double the price we wanted before talking with Brad / BFS®. Brad set up a very professional win/win situation. We couldn't have been happier.”
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“Your vast network of buyers and sellers could not be compared to anything we could've done on our own.”
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“We are pleased and believe this happened so quickly because they know their business and are well connected in the industry.”
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“If you're considering selling your schools, you couldn't be in better hands... They do genuinely professional work. They keep their word.”
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“We were amazed that it happened in a shorter time than we expected. Not only did you sell it for us, but also negotiated an exceptional price. You performed above and beyond our expectations.”
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“I had originally worked with another local M&A firm prior to BFS®. It was not a positive experience. Because of Brad’s knowledgeable expertise he was able to provide many qualified potential buyers, many making offers.”
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“Over the many years and hundreds of transactions they have perfected the business of facilitating the sale of childcare centers and schools.”
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“We met in June 2022 when you flew from Nashville for our meeting and things became active almost immediately. In a period of high inflation and steadily rising interest rates, we received over 40 non-disclosures from interested parties.”
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“We considered using a local business broker or realtor, but we finally decided to use your company because of your in-depth knowledge of this industry.”
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“Selling a business can be a complex and arduous process that warrants the talents, expertise and knowledge of a professional. I don't know how I could have done it without you.”
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“Brad [BFS®] had prospective buyers identified within short notice. His experience...in obtaining the best possible price and terms for us was invaluable.”
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“We hired BFS® to sell our childcare company based on their track record of many successful childcare sales in New York as well as the rest of the country.”
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“BFS® attention to detail has been superb and greatly appreciated in such a detailed business transaction.”
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“Brad was exceptionally patient and understanding through a stressful time in the industry. He helped us to understand the process and his procedures are set-up to make the process as easy as it can be.”
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“Brad not only calculated the initial asking price higher than the other brokers I spoke with...In the end, we closed the deal with a sale price that was twice as much as my local brokers had originally estimated.”
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“When your book came out, I immediately bought it...contact Brad to discuss your center and make your own millions.”
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“They were professional and the best move I made.”
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“You can really see their experience and professionalism in the way they are prepared for everything before it happens.”
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“Amazing! The prompt results were due to you and your firm’s expertise, efficient preparation of the offer to sell, and most importantly, your knowledge of our immediate market area, including active buyers.”
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“I was impressed with his knowledge and marketing abilities in the childcare business & his already existing portfolio of potential buyers.”
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"Brad provided us with good information and advice. Though the facility was located in a smaller community, BFS® team was able to market our business to a much higher number of potential buyers that we would have had access to locally."
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“His dedication, integrity, trustworthiness, and knowledge of the field separate him from all others.”
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“We looked into several firms and did in-depth research before deciding on which firm would be best for us. We are very happy that we chose Brad Barnett and his company for the sale of our business.”
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“BFS® had effective systems in place to ensure that the marketing and sale of our business was very discrete and allowed us to screen all inquiries.”
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“After doing a little research and meeting with you we were convinced that BFS® was the company... I must say we were not disappointed. Your knowledge of the business and your professionalism produced a quick sale...”
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“Thank you for all the help over these many years.”
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“I was fortunate to have found BFS®, Inc. Brad presents a professional and knowledgeable insight to the sale of childcare facilities. My center was small in size, but I was treated with respect and importance.”
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“Thank you for your assistance in selling our preschool. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and constant support allowed for a potentially difficult and confusing venture to occur without a hitch.”
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“They are professional, courteous, hard working, knowledgeable, and diligent. This is the best company to sell your child care center.”
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“I particularly thank you for the confidentiality that your staff displayed during the sale process, this was a very big sale and yet no one was aware of the sale until the proper time.”
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“You made it clear that whatever we needed was most important. It was reassuring to call you with any question or concern, knowing that you will have an answer or several other options.”