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* What have you thought about so far? | * What have you thought about so far? | ||
* Do you have a business plan? If so, next question. If not, general starting a business resources. | * Do you have a business plan? If so, next question. If not, general starting a business resources. | ||
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==Marketing== | ==Marketing== | ||
Questions related to marketing in general and applicable across contexts. | Questions related to marketing in general and applicable across contexts. | ||
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[How might I reach my potential customers?|How might I reach my potential customers?]] |
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Here are some industry-specific additional pointers: | Here are some industry-specific additional pointers: | ||
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==Competition== | ==Competition== | ||
Questions related to understanding competitors in a market | Questions related to understanding competitors in a market | ||
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Here are some industry-specific additional pointers: | Here are some industry-specific additional pointers: | ||
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==Revenue/Sales== | ==Revenue/Sales== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[How can I estimate how much I could earn from my business?|How can I estimate how much I could earn from my business?]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[How might my potential customers pay for my goods and services?|How might my potential customers pay for my goods and services?]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[What kinds of sales channels are possible?|What kinds of sales channels are possible?]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[What kinds of revenue streams are possible?|What kinds of revenue streams are possible?]] |
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| + | * Market Rate Surveys are conducted by [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/families/child-care-scholarship-program/child-care-scholarship-rates Maryland Public Schools] - [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/2/market_rate_survey_final_report_july_2019_sr_07_08_19_pm_final_pdf_3.pdf July 2019 Survey Rates] | ||
| + | * Might also be helpful to get in touch with local associations. Here are some that are currently active: | ||
| + | ** [https://latinochildcareassociationmd.com/ LATINO CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND, INC.] | ||
| + | ** [https://www.msfcca.org/ MARYLAND STATE FAMILY CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION (MSFCCA)] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.pccpnpgc.org/ PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE PROVIDER NETWORK OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, INC] | ||
==Expenses/Operations== | ==Expenses/Operations== | ||
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And here are some industry-specific pointers: | And here are some industry-specific pointers: | ||
* This link has a helpful guide for how to find the right regulations for childcare businesses in Maryland: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/regulations | * This link has a helpful guide for how to find the right regulations for childcare businesses in Maryland: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/regulations | ||
| − | ** People at the [[Resource:Prince George’s Child Resource Center]] can assist with navigating the right regulations for your | + | ** People at the [[Resource:Prince George’s Child Resource Center|Prince George’s Child Resource Center]] can assist with navigating the right regulations for your childcare business |
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| + | Here are some general questions to consider | ||
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| + | And here are some industry-specific pointers: | ||
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| + | ==Childcare Resources== | ||
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| + | Here is a list of childcare resources to choose from to assist you with creating your business: | ||
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| + | * [https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/for-providers-training/CDA CDA Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.aft.org/node/10415 Center for Child Care Workforce] | ||
| + | * [http://childcareaware.org/ Child Care Aware of America] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care/credentialing-branch/child-care-career-and-professional Child Care CCPDF] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/credentialing Child Care Credential Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.childcareexchange.com/ Child Care Exchange] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/ccqig Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program Child Care Scholarship] | ||
| + | * [http://www.childtrends.org/ Child Trends] | ||
| + | * [https://www.familychildcarealliance.org/ Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/fccpdgfp Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/MCCRN Maryland Child Care Resource Network] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/early-childhood-grants-programming-and-initiatives-maryland-during-covid-19-state-emergency Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, COVID-19 Updates] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing/licensing-forms Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care - Child Care Licensing Forms] | ||
| + | * [http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/school-community-nutrition/index.aspx Maryland State Department of Education, School and Community Nutrition Program] | ||
| + | * [https://www.icf.com/resources/projects/social-programs/national-child-care-information-center-nccic National Child Care Information Center] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:35, 15 June 2023
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Needs Assessment
- What have you thought about so far?
- Do you have a business plan? If so, next question. If not, general starting a business resources.
Question Index
Marketing
Questions related to marketing in general and applicable across contexts.
- How do I find out who my potential customers are?
- How might I reach my potential customers?
- What kinds of marketing activities are possible?
Here are some industry-specific additional pointers:
Competition
Questions related to understanding competitors in a market
Here are some industry-specific additional pointers:
Revenue/Sales
- How can I estimate how much I could earn from my business?
- How might my potential customers pay for my goods and services?
- What kinds of sales channels are possible?
- What kinds of revenue streams are possible?
Here are some industry-specific pointers:
- Market Rate Surveys are conducted by Maryland Public Schools - July 2019 Survey Rates
- Might also be helpful to get in touch with local associations. Here are some that are currently active:
Expenses/Operations
Here are some general questions/resources
- What might it cost to run my business?
- How do I find out who my potential partners are?
- How can I find or choose a location for my business?
- How do I get medical benefits for myself and my employees?
- Where can I get funding?
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
Legal
Here are some general questions to consider
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
- This link has a helpful guide for how to find the right regulations for childcare businesses in Maryland: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/regulations
- People at the Prince George’s Child Resource Center can assist with navigating the right regulations for your childcare business
Business Plan
Here are some general questions to consider
If a business plan draft is ready and it may be time to look to local resources for registering and Launching a Business.
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
Childcare Resources
Here is a list of childcare resources to choose from to assist you with creating your business:
- CDA Grant Program
- Center for Child Care Workforce
- Child Care Aware of America
- Child Care CCPDF
- Child Care Credential Program
- Child Care Exchange
- Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program
- Child Care Scholarship
- Child Trends
- Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland
- Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program
- Maryland Child Care Resource Network
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, COVID-19 Updates
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care - Child Care Licensing Forms
- Maryland State Department of Education, School and Community Nutrition Program
- National Child Care Information Center
