How to start a home-based day-care business
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Guilford, Conn. : Globe Pequot Press, [2007].
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Book
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5th ed.
Physical Desc:
viii, 295 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm.
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Description
Including guidance on both the financial and educational aspects of running a home-based day-care program, Shari Steelsmith's book offers tips for successful business management as well as advice on caring for children. Suggestions for establishing and maintaining a home-based business, communicating effectively with children, and remediating potential problems are also included.
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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction
362.712 STEELSMITH
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0762741767, 9780762741762
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-271) and index.
Description
Including guidance on both the financial and educational aspects of running a home-based day-care program, Shari Steelsmith's book offers tips for successful business management as well as advice on caring for children. Suggestions for establishing and maintaining a home-based business, communicating effectively with children, and remediating potential problems are also included.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Steelsmith, S. (2007). How to start a home-based day-care business. 5th ed. Globe Pequot Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Steelsmith, Shari. 2007. How to Start a Home-based Day-care Business. Globe Pequot Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Steelsmith, Shari, How to Start a Home-based Day-care Business. Globe Pequot Press, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Steelsmith, Shari. How to Start a Home-based Day-care Business. 5th ed. Globe Pequot Press, 2007.
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