Child Care Business and Unreported Income

The Impact of Unreported Income and Non-Business Expenses on Child Care Business Value: “If You Hide the Money Too Well, Nobody Will Be Able to Find It”

When I started my business brokerage career in 1995, it was common to find that the business owner was not reporting all business revenues. In addition, they were also running lots of personal expenses (cars, house payment, country club membership, personal food, etc.) through their business. This, of course, was done to lessen the federal…

childcare succession planning, exit planning

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 mean different things. Succession Planning focuses on planning and preparing to hand the business over to a…

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 COVID pandemic, the last recession in the U.S. was from December 2007 to June 2009 – often…

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 suggestions to consider. In-depth review of business financials. It is important to review your childcare financial information…