[Tricountydirectorsgroup] FW: Opportunity Abounds

Tue Mar 17 10:09:24 CDT 2009

For those of you who may not receive this.there are some really good
suggestions in the body of this email to address this time of economic
downturn and possible enrollment decreases

Be well, 

Lorraine 

From: ExchangeEveryDay [mailto:exchangeeveryday at ccie.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 5:32 AM
To: lkk at mycccc.org
Subject: Opportunity Abounds

ExchangeEveryDay 

Opportunity Abounds

March 17, 2009 

Actions, looks, words, and steps form the alphabet by which you may spell
character.
Johann Kasper Lavater

Dennis Vicars has upbeat advice on dealing with current economic challenges
in his article, " <http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3184> Times are Tough... and
Opportunity Abounds!" in the new issue of Exchange (March/April 2009). Here
is an excerpt from this article that can be read in its entirety at
ChildCareExchange.com <http://mail.ccie.com/go/eed/3184> .

"Hard times are just that - hard. For most, sticking their head in the sand
and 'waiting this thing out' is a plan of survival. For others, keeping your
head up with eyes wide open for opportunities is a chance to succeed
abundantly. Here are a few opportunities, which might be available: 

*	Staff is on board with a full understanding of the financial demands
and current economic reality of the school/center. 
*	All staff is committed to absolute excellent service, school/center
cleanliness, and frugality.
*	All staff is involved in marketing of the school/center on a daily
basis - both internally and externally.
*	All operational procedures are analyzed for greater efficiency with
marketing activities tracked daily.
*	Vendor contracts are reviewed for possible reductions or
renegotiation, including landlords.
*	Vendors are on board with increased quality, especially janitorial.
*	Parent communication is increased through personal contact and
Internet communication.
*	The program is interviewing for higher-quality staff.
*	You offer 'enhancement' part-time schedules for parents losing jobs.
*	As director/owner, daily marketing is your number one priority. 
*	You increase the number of ancillary services offered to help
families (i.e., morning coffee, 'free' parent's night out, etc.)
*	You increase weekend events at the school/center such as organizing
a job fair for parents.
*	You become politically active at the local level.
*	You increase your school/center's profile through community
activities with staff participation.
*	You personally attend various community groups as the 'expert' in
early care and education.
*	You commit to being a little bit better in everything you do instead
of being the best in one thing.
*	You leverage additional benefits from existing vendors.
*	You increase the range of services you offer to families, where
possible.

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Kaplan Early Learning Company invite you to share your ideas on the steps
your program can take, big and little, to start reversing the downturn - one
family, one neighborhood at a time. In your next staff meeting, hold a
brainstorming session on what you can do to support each other, to help
families weather the storm, and to assist small businesses in your community
to start growing. We will award the 10 organizations contributing the most
creative ideas with $1,000 gift certificates. Then tell us about your best
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site by March 20, 2009.

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