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Rich Dad Poor Dad: Transforming Assets Into Equity

Cash‑Flow Freedom for Educators: Rich Dad Poor Dad Principles to Maximize the Sale of Your Preschool or Daycare Think Like “Rich Dad”: Your School Is an Asset—Not Just a Job Robert Kiyosaki’s "Rich Dad Poor Dad" reminds ...

SBA 7(a) Loans for Business Acquisitions effective June 1, 2025

The SBA 7(a) loan program is the SBA’s primary vehicle for financing business purchases. Under SBA’s new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025), many pre-2021 rules have returned, tightening underwriting and clarifying eligibility. In a 7(a) acquisition loan, ...

Why a Professional Marketing Package is Essential When Selling Your Texas Preschool or Daycare

Selling a childcare business in Texas is very different from selling a typical small business. Owners often ask questions like “How can I sell my preschool?” or “What does it take to sell a preschool business Texas?” In today’s ...

Sell Your Daycare or Preschool with Confidence

Selling your Texas preschool or daycare is a significant decision. If you’re considering retirement or a new adventure, Gateway School Sales is here to help. With deep expertise in the local market, we empower owners who are ready to ...

Why Selling Your School Now Can Secure a Comfortable Retirement

As a school owner, you've dedicated countless hours to building a thriving educational institution. Now's the time to consider the next chapter of your life. Selling your school while you're still young and healthy can provide the financial freedom to ...

8 Ways to Improve Your Childcare Center

The development of free pre-kindergarten programs in public schools poses a significant challenge for childcare centers. To remain competitive and appealing to discerning parents, childcare centers must strategically enhance their offerings. Here are 8 key strategies to consider that will improve ...

What We See Today in the Childcare Industry and its Economic Outlook

The Economic Outlook Today We’ve seen significant changes in the childcare industry in the last five years. The COVID-19 crisis changed how schools were operated and regulated, mandating the shutdown of some schools and changes in operating procedures. Throughout ...

Strategies to Improve Profitability in Childcare Centers

Income Generation For Schools Childcare centers, while deeply rooted in community and child welfare, are also businesses that benefit from profitability enhancements. For owners seeking to swiftly elevate their center's value and income, consider these revenue-boosting strategies: 1. Optimize Fee Structure: ...

What Do Buyers Like to See When Purchasing a Childcare Center?

When purchasing a childcare center, buyers want to see a number of things checked off their list. Here are 7 things to look for as a business owner: Profitability – Buyers purchase businesses because of profitability. Many business owners try to minimize ...

What the Rising Inflation Rate Means for Your School

The current U.S. inflation rate is the highest it has been in the last 40 years. The effects of inflation are hitting the childcare industry especially hard. I don’t go a week without a preschool owner commenting how hard ...