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Selling a Childcare Business – Owner Financing vs. Earn Outs

In recent years I have received an increasing number of calls (more than in years past) from childcare business owners about selling their childcare business and owner financing. However, the involvement of owner financing in selling a childcare

NC House Budget Lacks Child Care Stabilization Funds

House budget lacks child care stabilization by Liz Bell, EducationNC April 6, 2023 This article first appeared on EducationNC and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Succession Planning vs. Exit Planning

Childcare business owners often need clarification regarding the difference between Succession Planning and Exit Planning. And which one should they be doing? To add to the confusion, succession, and exit planning are often used interchangeably. But they technically

Not Having a Childcare Business Exit Plan Can Be Costly

Do you have an Exit Plan for your childcare business? Is it a well-thought-out, written plan that outlines the process you will follow as your plan your eventual exit from your childcare business? Or is it more that

2023 Child Care Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Outlook

Around this time of year, I am often asked about the mergers and acquisitions outlook for the childcare industry. Although I wish I had a crystal ball, I do not. However, I will share my thoughts about the

2023—Planning for a Year of Success

For many childcare owners, 2022 has been another year of high stress, labor shortages, and frustration. How will 2023 be different? In most states, childcare business owners will continue to receive Stabilization Grants for all or part of

Child Care Business Owner End of the Year Planning

Like most businesses, the end of the year is a busy time for childcare business owners. Before the rush of the holidays begins, it is important to take stock – reviewing, analyzing, and planning for the new year—five

Recession Proofing Your Child Care Business: “Be Optimistic But Be Prepared”

No child care business owner wants to consider or discuss the likelihood of a recession. However, good and bad economic times are part of normal economic cycles. Not counting the steep but very brief economic downturn during the

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