Below you will find a list of resources specifically related to the topic of business practices for program leaders and administrators. Make note, that once you click on the link you will navigate away from our website.

Websites to Bookmark

SBA – free business counseling 

Small Business Development Center – free advising and resources

SCORE-Delaware

Stand by Me

Delaware Division of Small Business

Delaware.money

National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance

First Children’s Finance

Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

American Marketing Association (AMA)

Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC)

Key Practice 1: Program has a mission that drives operations.

Your Business Needs a Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and List of Core Values

Key Practice 2: Program implements an affective financial management system.

Beginners’ Guide to Financial Statement

OppEx: Financial Management Toolkits

Key Practice 3: Program implements an effective marketing plan

The Busy Director’s Quick Marketing Checklist

Key Practice 4: Program implements a comprehensive risk management plan.

Risk Assessment and Management

Key Practice 5: Program implements varied procedures to recruit and orient staff.

The Complete Guide to Hiring and Retaining Early Childhood Educators