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BUSINESS SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Business Support is a free service available to childcare providers on the Isle of Wight to include childminders, out of school clubs, nurseries and pre schools. The aim of the service is to ensure childcare providers have advice and support in operating viable and sustainable businesses.

The service includes:

Advice and support for financial planning aimed at guiding you through the processes and procedures required to maintain sound financial management and a much needed early warning system.
Templates to support financial planning and business planning including cashflow forecasts, book keeping records and business plans
Guidance on marketing techniques with useful hints and tips for getting the most out of your marketing including building a marketing strategy
Guidance on business structures and changing your legal status
Advice on buying and selling a childcare business

The business support service offers one-to-one support on request.

Running a childcare provision is very challenging and it can sometimes be a struggle to remain a viable and sustainable business operation. If your business is at risk of becoming unsustainable or you require general advice and information on running a sustainable childcare business please contact:

Kari Paxton – Finance and Business Support Manager
Early Years Services (01983) 528645


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