An invaluable guide and checklist for anyone running, or contemplating starting, an early years setting. Jacqui understands the delicate balance needed between being caring and at the same time businesslike.
Down to earth
I love the tone Jacqui writes in – it’s very down to earth and ‘normal’!
A must read
A must read for owners and managers seeking to enhance their knowledge and business skills.
Innovative and practical
Extremely innovative and practical … Jacqui has generously shared her unique experience and knowledge of working within early years to help owners to support the development and sustainability of their business.
Great book
Great book, very useful and helped me a lot! I am still reading it!
Highly recommend this purchase
I’m part way through reading and highly recommend this purchase. The balanced scorecard approach is a starting point for all businesses who require structure to forming their business planning arrangements.
Great credit to the author
Written by someone with a close knowledge of the target audience, which makes it the go-to book for the sector. If the answer cannot be found within the covers, the signpost exists to where it can be! The author uses sound business principles and applies them to a specialist sector in a completely non-intimidating style…an View Full →
Providers gained confidence and knowledge
“Thank you for a further successful delivery of the business skills training for our providers. The feedback received was extremely positive and I know the individual providers gained confidence and knowledge they can take away with them and apply to their childcare businesses.”
First ever business plan
“I would 100% recommend it to everyone (even those not offering 30 hours) – I will make my first ever business plan (after 16 years).”
ERG
“There are a few emails bouncing between governors this morning saying how enjoyable and informative the evening was. It was definitely the best training we’ve had since I’ve been here.”
Less sleepless nights
“I might have a few less sleepless nights now I’ve got a better idea of what I am doing.”
Inspiring
“The course was very useful, very interesting and inspiring.”
Learnt a lot
“I learnt lots today and really enjoyed it.”
Dimensions
“Dimensions is a flexible tool that collates information in a highly useful and non-judgmental way. By asking candidates to undertake a Dimensions profile, tailored to the requirements of the leadership post, as part of a rigorous recruitment process, we were able to identify appropriate and insightful questions to use at interview. This helped us to View Full →
A memorable experience
“My learning was challenged and stretched throughout the course. Constructive and meaningful feedback made the overall experience a memorable one. I would highly recommend it to all EY professionals wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding of mentoring, coaching and consultancy.”
Know what we have to do
“I don’t feel now as though we are swimming through custard! I know what we have to do and can work out how to do it back at base.”
Apprehensive at first
“I was apprehensive at the start of the course, by the end I was empowered to make changes!”
CBAP student 8
“Empowered me to be confident in supporting clients in the business side of their provision. Now I have access to a raft of tools to ensure the sustainability of a quality business.”
CBAP student 7
“Very beneficial professional development in my current role as a Business Manager and will also assist me in other roles if I were to make a career change.”
CBAP student 6
“Inspired me to review the business support tools I currently use to support childcare providers.”