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SUMMARY:How to Start your Childcare Business: From Vision to Reality
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to turn your passion for caring for children into a thriving business?\nWhether you’re planning to open a home daycare or launch a childcare center\, this one-hour webinar will guide you through the essential steps to get started with confidence. \nSession Overview\nLed by industry experts\, this session will cover: \n\nLicensing and legal requirements\nChoosing the right location and setup\nBuilding a business plan and budget\nMarketing your services to families\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical tools\, resources\, and inspiration to take the next step in your childcare journey. Perfect for aspiring providers and early-stage entrepreneurs! \nWho Should Attend\n\nIndividuals interested in starting a home daycare\nEntrepreneurs planning to open a childcare center\nCaregivers and educators seeking guidance on launching a business\n\nProgram Details\nEvery Second Tuesday of the Month | February 10 – December 8\, 2026 \n12:00PM-1:00PM\, CST \nVia Zoom
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/how-to-start-your-childcare-business-from-vision-to-reality-2/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Building a Strong Financial Foundation for Childcare Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your childcare business to the next level? Financial success starts with understanding the numbers behind your operations. This workshop will empower childcare providers with the knowledge and confidence needed to manage finances effectively\, plan for growth\, and increase long-term sustainability. \nEvent Information\nHybrid Event:\nIn-Person: Chase Branch | 4730 W 79th Chicago IL 60652 | Register Here\nVirtual: Zoom | 990 539 5520 PC: 232323 \nFree parking \nIn Collaboration With \n \n  \n\n \nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/building-a-strong-financial-foundation-for-childcare-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses
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SUMMARY:Elevate | Otoño 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nuestro Programa de Desarrollo Empresarial para Cuidado Infantil está diseñado específicamente para brindar apoyo a dueños de negocios de cuidado infantil\, tanto en hogares como en centros. \nLos participantes del programa Elevate seguirán un proceso para aprender: \n\nExpandir su negocio: Desarrollarán estrategias para aumentar la clientela y expandir sus operaciones.\nMarketing efectivo: Obtendrán conocimientos sobre las mejores prácticas de marketing para promover sus servicios.\nGestión financiera: Adquirirán habilidades para manejar las finanzas de manera efectiva.\n\nDurante esta cohorte\, aprenderán a expandirse desde su hogar hasta un centro de cuidado infantil y a ser más rentables y eficientes. Al finalizar el programa\, cada participante contará con un plan de crecimiento de un año personalizado para su negocio. \nDetalles del Programa\nFechas: Cada jueves | 22 de octubre – 12 de noviembre\, 2026 \nHorario: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, CST \nUbicación: Zoom\n\n\n\n\nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/elevate-otono-2026/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Talleres en Espanol,Virtual
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