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Ever wonder how a childcare tour went? You think it was great, but what did the potential client really think of your business? Well, today I’m sharing a way for you to easily find out just how that last childcare tour went. Not only that, this method has the potential to make your next childcare tour even better. Today I’m going to show you how to use a post-tour survey or questionnaire to convert childcare tours.
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It is always a pleasure to share these pages with like-minded people. Usually, that is with my fellow providers and readers of this blog. But today it is my pleasure to introduce a contributing writer to Thrivingchildcare.com. Open a Successful Child Care Business
Denetra Scott is a respected friend, fellow childcare business owner, and coach. When she accepted my invitation to share her wisdom with my readers I was thrilled. I know you will be too.
For many providers starting their childcare in their home is just that, a start. I know many providers have a desire to move their business from their home into an outside setting. In this post, you will learn as Denetra gives a step-by-step process for taking your home-based business and transitioning to a brick and mortar childcare business.
So if you have been considering or even wondering what are the steps to move your childcare outside your home, this is the post you’ve been waiting for.
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During a workshop years ago I remember the instructor stating how surprised he was that the providers were so willing to share with each other I don’t know about the other providers in the room, but I wasn’t surprised. There are so many reasons we should think of each other as collaborators instead of competitors. I guess that’s why so many of us do form relationships with colleagues. So today I want to talk about what might seem the most unlikely of friendships. I will show you how turning the competition into collaborators can not only help you grow your business but also develop a community of colleagues you can turn to as well. childcare competition into collaborators
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Do you know who your ideal childcare client is? You know, your dream parent or family. Have you ever thought about it? Who would be your perfect client? Well, today we are going to figure out just how to identify who that is and why it might be one of the most important things know for your business.
A problem that many providers may have at one point or another with their business is – What should you do if your childcare competition is less than you are?
If you have dealt with this issue I am sure you must have thought “OH NO! They are probably going to steal all of my clients.”
I’m I, right?
Or maybe you started thinking the only thing that you could possibly do would be to slash your rates.
Well, hold on there!
Before you do that Walmart thing and flip your prices down, let’s take a step back and really take a look at how to handle this issue without devaluing your services or business.
Here are 5 areas to look at to handle what to do when your childcare competition is less than your rates.
