Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business

The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business, the first book in The Business of Child Care series, walks readers through each step of planning, developing, and launching their own child-care business. Regardless of the scale-- joining an established franchise, creating an on-site center at your office, or hosting a program in your home-- entrepreneurial expert Marnie Forestieri, CDA, will guide you from start to finish:

• Understand the economics of the child-care business
• Write a comprehensive business plan
• Prepare a thorough financial plan
• Develop efficient operations for smooth day-to-day functioning
• Master marketing to promote your business to potential customers
• Provide excellent quality control and customer service