The Nursery Business

Send a text n this inspiring conversation, Mandy Richardson CEO of Naturally Learning nurseries in Cornwall shares how her nature-based, values-driven approach has created oversubscribed settings, loyal communities, and deeply empowered teams. Discover how core values shape every decision, why team wellbeing drives word-of-mouth growth, and how small details create big impact for children and fami...

Send a text From one setting to a thriving group with Group 12 behind the scenes, scaling your nursery business isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable. Discover the strategy, systems, and support that power real growth. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text Want to host a nursery event that parents can’t stop talking about and that leads to real results? Join us for an inspiring and practical webinar where we’ll walk you through how to plan, promote, and deliver the ultimate nursery event. Whether it’s an Open Day, Summer Fair, Parent Showcase or Graduation Celebration, this session will show you how to turn your ideas into unforgettable...

Send a text Discover the truth behind the UK childcare sector in 2025. In this powerful session, Ben Rolfe (Founder of Childcare Marketing) and Nigel Rolfe (Former Owner of 11 successful day nurseries) share raw, honest insights into what’s really happening across the day nursery and childcare industry. ➡️ What’s working in day nurseries right now ➡️ What’s failing – and why it matters ➡️ Urgent a...

Send a text In this episode Dave is talking to Geoff Day about ... savings on your tax bill.  If you want to talk directly to Geoff you can email him at Geoff. Day@sjpp.co.uk Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text Sian Millar exited the industry in 2019 with a great payout. Now she is back. She filled her nursery from zero in 6 weeks - furthermore, she has a waiting list of over 100 children. Listen to how the Queen of Marketing has used social media to recruit staff and children. You can contact Sian sian@polkadotfarm.co.uk Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text For once Childcare will be centre stage in the 2023 Budget. What will the chancellor reveal? Neil and Dave pontificate on what's in the red box. Do you agree? Fingers crossed for a good day on the 15th March Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In this episode, we highlight 5 things to consider before you make an offer to buy a nursery. It could just save you a lot of grief. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text Who you hang around with REALLY matters - as you will find out in Nursery Rule 10. Neil has allegedly turned over a new leaf and now only does stuff that is on the calendar - we are the sum of our daily habits, listen to rule 6. Happy Valentines Day people. Book your conference tickets as they are currently whizzing out the door. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcarema...

Send a text AND ... We're back - Finally! Neil and Dave talk about HMRC and why some nursery owners are landing up in trouble. We also talk about the DNO conference this May. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In this weeks episode of the nursery business podcast, Dave & Neil discuss the value of your nursery. When you sell it, will it be enough to retire? Listen to find out ... Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text This episode of the Nursery Business Podcast reveals the first 5 Nursery "Business Rules" - maxims and philosophies that can help you run your nursery profitably. #NurseryBusinessRules Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text After a substantial break, season 2 of the Nursery Business Podcast is back.  If you are a self-employed nursery owner ... be very scared. If you have more than one nursery but only one limited company, you might want to change your structure. It's good to be back - we have missed our listener :) Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 51 of the nursery business podcast, Dave explains what each letter in the acronym P.O.A.D means. The long and short of it is - money in your pocket. Dave and Neil talk about realistic pricing when you buy and sell your nrusery Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 50 of the nursery business podcast , Neil reveals how some owners are wasting their advertising budget by delivering their adverts for their nursery (in Oldham) to Neil who lives in Bournemouth ... MADNESS. Are you guilty? Do you have more than one nursery, registered in the same limited company? Then you need to make one or two changes. Get help with your marketing ... Http...

Send a text In episode 49 of the nursery business podcast, Neil rants on about companies that use COVID 19 as an excuse to deliver poor customer service. Have you checked your customer service lately? Dave's Mum brings yet another scam to Dave's attention.  Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 48 of the nursery business podcast, Dave & Neil discuss adding your photo/origin story to the home page of your website. People buy from people they know like and trust. How are you engaging with your parents? Do you introduce your staff to potential clients? If not - why not? Find out how you can add personality.  Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcarema...

Send a text In episode 47 of the Nursery Business Podcast, Neil & Dave discuss how to assess the fairness of your new rent review? How do you compare the rent of two different size nurseries - say a 25 place and an 80 place nursery. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 46 of the Nursery Business Podcast , Neil and Dave discuss the dilemma of raising your fees, and when is a good time to make the rise. Neil also talks about his new acquisition - his backup just in case he can't go abroad this Summer.   Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 45 of the Nursery Business Podcast , Neil & Dave talk about Micro WOW moments and Boris' escape plan. If all goes well, we will be able to host Nursery parties again - and that means recruitment Tsunais :) #MicroWOW #NurseryPodcast Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 44 of the Nursery Business Podcast Dave reveals the free online tool he has used for years to manage his many business interests. Neil admitted he has it too, but has never used :( Di you get your Jab - half of Neil's team did, how about your team> Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text After a brief layoff (Thanks RONER virus), the Nursery Business podcast team are back with some topics to inspire  What missing ONE fee increase will cost you over 10 years, The golden minute when OFSTED or a prospect walks into your setting The L'Oreal moment, because your child is worth it And the power of BECAUSE ... Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketi...

Send a text In episode 42 of the nursery Business Podcast, Dave & Neil talk to Vance Morris. Vance teaches small business owners how to create experiences from mundane events. Vance work at Disney Orlando for 10 years and wants your business to stand out from the crowd; to no longer be a commodity. When you implement Vance's ideas, you can charge premium prices. Vance & Disney are bot...

Send a text In episode 41 of the Nursery Business Podcast , Dave asks Neil whether he puts his Fees on his website and why? What are the pros and cons of posting your fees, and is there a better way using Facebook's Messenger? Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

Send a text In episode 40 of the Nursery Business Podcast (YES - episode 30), Dave asks Neil to reveal his recruiting and interviewing strategies. Neil hates candidates arriving too early for an interview, whereas Dave has no problem with that, but arriving late, now that is definitely a NO NO! Dave talks about Microsofts recruitment findings, first impression IS everything! Get help with your mar...