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 theeconomicsof the child-care businessWrite a comprehensivebusiness planPrepare a thoroughfinancial planDevelop efficientoperationsfor smooth day-to-day functioningMastermarketingto promote your business to potential customersProvide excellentquality controlandcustomer service