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Marketing Your Child Care Business With Reviews

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“Nobody counts the number of ads you run;
they just remember the impression you make.”
– Bill Bernbach 
What is Angie’s List?

Unites States based website that aggregates verified consumer reviews of service companies as a way to “capture word-of-mouth wisdom.” Angie’s List has about 1.5 million subscribers throughout the United States and Canada who post an average of about 40,000 reviews each month. The concept behind the website is to certify their data collection process by only allowing paid and registered subscribers to access the website to prevent anonymous or biased reviews. (Source)

What I Love about Angie’s List

I love the fact that there is a website online where customers can search for services such as; Childcare. Moreover, I was impressed at the simple fact that Business Owners can list their businesses free of Charge on the website.  

Furthermore, I believe that Angie’s List is a great way to get testimonials from parents and a great way to build enrollment with Reviews.

Testimonials are a proven way to get new customers!!

 After seeing the Angie’s List commercial, I was compelled to contact Angie’s list about Advertising my Child Care Center on their website.

When I received a reply from Angie’s List , I was shocked to discover that my Child Care Business already had a complimentary listing on Angie’s list!! How cool is that!!!

Today I want to encourage you to visit Angie’s List website; find out if you already have a complimentary listing; update your profile today and invite parents to post a review on your profile. After all….it’s Free Advertising!!

Why List Your Child Care Business On Angie’s List?

Angie’s List is the trusted site where more than 2 million households go to get ratings and reviews on everything from home repair to health care. So, with those statistics in mind, you want your business to be listed on a website where millions of families visit!

Get started today; attracting more families from Angie’s List! 

Have you tried Angie’s List? If so, I would love to know how it is working for you.

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With your Child Care Business in Mind,

Shiketa Morgan

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Do You Accept Checks in Your Child Care Business?

Do you accept checks as a form of payment in your child care business? If so, it is vital that you read this blog post very carefully. In fact, today I want to share some check writing policy tips with you that will protect your business cash flow.

I can remember how I felt when I received my first returned check about 10 year ago from a parent.  When I received the returned check notice from my bank, I was furious. In fact, I could hardly believe that a parent (who sees me everyday) would do such a thing.

Moreover, I can honestly say that 10 years ago I was only in the business of childcare about four years and was not quite sure how to approach a parent about a returned check.

Now…keep in mind; I was also upset about this issue and wanted to call the parent and speak the thoughts that were running through my mind.

After receiving my first returned check from a parent, I decided to create a check writing policy and I still implement that policy today in my Child Care Center.

Today I want to share with you, 5 simple check writing policies tips from my Tuition Policy Makeover eCourse.

1. Be sure to create a check writing policy and issue the policy to parents upon enrollment.

2. Require that parents provide you with their driver’s license number when presenting a check to you; in case you need to seek legal action to collect the funds on a returned check.

3. Also, inform parents that you reserve the right not to accept their checks; in the event their check is returned to you.

4. Charge a return check fee. In the state of Missouri I am able to charge a return check fee  in the amount of $25. Be sure to check the return check fee limits in your state. (click here)

5. Three-to-four days after receiving a check from a parent, check your bank account to assure that the funds have cleared your account.

Every time that you accept a check from a parent without the check being processed through a check reader or the checks is not electronically processed; you are taking a risk!  So be sure that your parents know that you have a very strict check writing policy.

  Accepting Checks is a Convenience for parents and in some cases…very risky for you!!

Less riskier payment forms:

-Cash

– Credit Cards

-Money Orders/Cashier Check

–Paypal

For more tips on how to create a Check writing policy or how to deal with returned checks; be sure to subscribe to the Tuition Policy Makeover eCourse Today!

I look forward to reading your thoughts and comments about this week’s blog post.

Shiketa

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