Taking the time to consider the team you need to help grow and scale your business should be a regular consideration. As an owner and leader in business, a part of your responsibility is to make sure the business is not only innovative, but resilient and sustainable. The good news is that you don’t have to have it all figured out on your own, and you shouldn’t! Read this blog to learn how to build your professional dream team.

According to the Small Business Economics Journal (2019), 72% of entrepreneurs are directly and/or indirectly affected by mental health. 49% of entrepreneurs reported personal experiences with mental health, to include higher occurrences of depression, ADHD, substance abuse, and bi-polar disorders. The percentage is a bit alarming, but normalizes mental health symptoms as a shared experience. In this blog explore ways to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.

Where do you see your business going in the next ten years? Will you still be operating it? Will it be passed down to the family? Will it be purchased by an outside entity like a competitor or private equity firm? If you don’t know the answer to these questions it is time to consider your succession plan. In this blog we interview Chairman Dan Axtell of Lexington Plumbing who shares advice based on his 40+ years of running an 80-year-old thriving business.

Financial health is an emerging concept combining traditional financial analysis with more human-centered design. In this blog, discover how this financial health framework enables business owners and their stakeholders to move beyond measurements in dollars to a more holistic accounting of business health.

In the ever-evolving landscape of early education, financial health is crucial for sustainability and growth. As a child care center owner, understanding and implementing sound financial habits is key to your business's long-term success. In this blog we will explore essential financial habits that can help you navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities in the child care industry.

Professional development plays a crucial role in the success of any educational institution, and early childhood centers are no exception. The early years of a child's life are formative, and providing high-quality education requires a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. Implementing impactful professional development in an early childhood center is key to fostering continuous improvement, enhancing teaching practices, and ultimately benefiting the young learners. This blog explores effective strategies for implementing professional development in early childhood centers.

Did you know that child care centers are entitled to several tax deductions that can significantly reduce their tax liability and improve their bottom line? In this blog post, we will explore the various tax deductions that child care centers can take advantage of to optimize their finances and invest more in the well-being of the children they serve.

Child Care Accelerate is a self-paced coaching program designed to support your business objectives. However, you will be assigned a support team, including business coaches, mentors and service providers. This blog was prepared to help enrolled providers optimize their coaching experience and successfully complete the Child Care Accelerate program.

From maintaining the back office to providing a safe and engaging environment for students, it’s easy to get pulled into the weeds of running your child care business. If you find yourself constantly operating in the weeds, consider joining a business program, like Child Care Accelerate, that will provide you with guidance and resources to connect your efforts to a bigger picture. Explore six reasons to apply!