First Five Riverside — Train the Trainer
Thursdays | March 13, 20, & 27 | 1 – 2 p.m.
The Orange County Inland Empire SBDC is partnering with First Five Riverside to educate their staff on how to provide business resources and fundamentals to childcare providers. Staff members will learn the basics of business planning, building financial projections, P & L’s, marketing, and social media. Each session will be hands-on, so that you are prepared to better help providers in your region.
Week 1: The Basics of Starting a Business
- Creating a business plan
- Licenses and permits
- Business entity types
- Insurance for your childcare business
Week 2: Understanding Your Business Finances
- Building a financial projection
- Profit and Loss and Cash Flow statements for a childcare business
- Taking payments and proper reporting
- Available loans under $50,000 and the cost of those loans
Week 3: Building a Marketing Plan for Your Childcare Business
- Understanding your marketing needs
- Basics of a website
- Social media and building local awareness
- Building a digital presence online
- Creating a content calendar
