SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

The Small Business Support Team provides child care facilities with fiscal and operational management resources and coaching. This support is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses support program initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children. Specialists provide help and guidance on various topics, including budget plannings and projections, financial reports and internal controls, marketing, and recruiting and retaining staff.

ATTENTION PRE-LICENSURE PROVIDERS: Looking to register for the Small Business Academy? Contact Candace Hansen at Candace_Hansen@signalcenters.org

Support Tailored to Your Facilities’ Needs

Business Essentials

Specialists help facility staff gain a greater understanding of foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. These topics encourage providers to understand the importance of financial planning to the sustainability of their business operations and offer best practices to help break down fiscal processes into convenient steps.

Marketing

Specialists can equip facility staff with an understanding of marketing tools, audiences, elements necessary to develop a marketing plan, and effective communication strategies to promote services.

Recruitment and Retention

Specialists provide essential knowledge on strengthening child care providers’ understanding of staff recruitment tools, organizational staff support systems, and elements necessary to support the retention of talented staff.