Dear SmallBizLady, I just purchased a daycare center. Should I offer the returning customers the existing price or my higher pricing?
Tomika Robertson
A Giants Preschool LLC
One of the great things about buying a daycare or any existing business is that you already have cash flow. If you are taking over a daycare center, you must especially be customer focused. If your parents are already accustomed to paying a certain amount, you do not want to shock them with a sudden price increase. You will also need to feel out your new staff and learn about the children. You need to keep your client families while you learn about the nuances of this business. Do not change too many things at one time. Make your transition as seamless as possible. The new year is a great time to introduce a price increase. Just make sure the pricing model covers your costs and generates a profit.
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