Resources for Child Care Providers
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Business Operations
**NEW** How Do I Manage My Time Effectively?
**NEW** Financially Invest in Your Staff with Temporary Pay Increases or Bonuses
Building Your Own Website with Free or Low-Cost Online Tools
Business Debt 1: Understanding Debt
Business Debt 2: Assessing and Reducing Debt
Business Debt 3: Navigating High Debt
Checklist for Improving Your Business
Child Care-Employer Partnerships
Classifying Staff: Contractors or Employees
Contracts with Other Businesses
Create an Effective Marketing Plan
Creating a Three-Part Job Announcement
Essential Steps for Managing Enrollment
Get Your Business Ready for a New Year
Guide for New Child Care Businesses
How Can I Set Up a Record Keeping System?
How Can I Set Up an Employee Handbook?
How Do I Choose the Right Retirement Plan?
How Do I Create a Contract for Child Care Services?
How Do I Develop a Tuition Assistance Policy?
How Do I Implement My Child Care Services Contract?
How to Offer Employee Benefits
Is It Time to Grow Your Business?
Retirement Part 1: Why Have a Retirement Plan?
Retirement Part 3: How Can I Maximize My Savings? S Corporation Guide
Should I Incorporate my Child Care Business?
Technology and Automation Resources for Child Care Businesses
Tips for Tuition and Fees Policies
What is a Child Care Management System and How Do I Choose One?