Family child care providers will learn how to formulate and use a business plan. Includes a step-by-step guide to write a business plan and information on how to effectively use it.

Family child care business owners will learn how to reduce their expenses and earn more money, handle special financial situations, and understand the basic principles of retirement planning, whether just starting out or an experienced provider.

The most up-to-date and reliable record-keeping resource for home-based family child care providers

The completely revised and expanded version of this best-selling business classic gives home-based child care providers the most updated tools needed to establish and enforce contracts and policies, build trust between provider and parent, and demonstrate provider professionalism. This new edition includes a CD-ROM with customizable worksheets and forms for creating a policy handbook and contracts designed specifically for your business.

This in-depth manual has be updated and expanded considerably. It is designed to help child care providers manage and understand the financial side of their businesses and to explain the steps involved in planning for and financing a facility development project like expanding, renovating, building or purchasing a child care center. This manual has four chapters: 1. Budgeting and Basic Financial Statements; 2. Developing Pro Formas and Determining Debt Capacity; 3. Developing a Child Care Business Plan; and 4. The Facilities Development Process.

Proven marketing tips for family child care owners from Tom Copeland, renowned tax and child care business specialist.