David Kyte & Ben Rolfe

The Nursery Business

Business EN ↓ 64 episodes

Running a nursery can be a lonely place at times. Neil & Dave will bring a little fun, motivation, ideas and tips for you to implement so that you can improve your business. Our strengths are the business and marketing - we get others to deliver the care side If you want to chat about your business and your challenges, email hello@yourchildcarebusiness.com https://yourchildcarebusiness.com/

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David Kyte & Ben Rolfe

Category

Business

Latest episode

Aug 12, 2025

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Episodes

14 - Watch out, the furlough auditors are striking already! 25.04.2020

Send a text Neil saves thousands on his existing contracts, Dave asks "What the survey said", And watch out, the auditors are already contacting accountants to discuss your claims. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

13 - Is now the right time to buy your next nursery? 17.04.2020

Send a text On this episode of the Nursery Business Podcast Dave uses an old FREE online tool to ensure that he does his IMPORTANT work first, Neil suggests why a pause in your new nursery purchase might be a smart move ...  And a quick reminder that ... "everything is temporary!" Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

12 - The one with the SCARY phone call 09.04.2020

Send a text Do you need to pay furloughed  staff extra when they train at home? How to get the new ynb app - it contains 2 New calculators. Are you listening to this podcast on the app? CCTV - do you need it? How to avoid this SCARY scam. http://www.yournurserybusiness.co.uk/app Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

11 - Michelin Star Food Delivered to Your Door - for £7 03.04.2020

Send a text Beware the moving Chinese takeaway bag. Will your insurance go through the roof? The scammers are back - this time pretending to be the HMRC. Build yourself a list of prospects ready for when you open the doors on freedom day. (We are recording this podcast "On The Line" the quality is not quite as good as when we are physically in the room together). Thanks for listening :)...

10 - The was a tough year last week ... 27.03.2020

Send a text Neil has never worked so hard. Shonette joined Dave & Neil one the Day Nursery Owners Group. And should a computer be referred to as him or her? WARNING - humour nearby :) Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

9 - 22 strategies to Survive CoVid 19 19.03.2020

Send a text It's official - we are facing imminent closure, and who knows for how long. Here are 22 activities that you should be considering to survive. The good thing is ... we are not alone, we will get through this together. Yes - it's scary, but DO NOT PANIC! Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

8 - Come FlyBe With Me 12.03.2020

Send a text Neil bankrupts an airline Dave plays with his app What’s the difference between redundancy, layoffs and short time And Neil has an excess of loo rolls in his boot if anyone is interested Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

7 - How Much For Your Nursery, Governor? 05.03.2020

Send a text Neil explains why he prefers buying nurseries rather than starting from scratch and how much he is prepared to pay for your nursery. What is the biggest problem with expanding. Dave stresses when he loses his tech in London, then he shows you how to cope. Oh, and this weeks show is a virus free zone!   Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

6 - Clarity - Do you have it? Does your staff? 27.02.2020

Send a text Dave reveals one of the secret ingredients to success. What happened when the inspector came to visit Neil? Are you prepared for a pandemic? Have you changed your policies? And will you lose entrepreneurs relief when you sell your nursery business? Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

5 - If you delay, then you're officially NUTS! 20.02.2020

Send a text In episode 5 ... Neil is moved by a film ... Dave does a 9 out of 10 Geek out ... An owner is asked why they measure the length of the child's number 2s ... If you delay ... you are officially nuts ... and where is the best place to advertise. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

4 - Are you measuring the wrong things? 13.02.2020

Send a text In this episode of the Nursery Business Podcast, Dave and Neil discuss whether it's better to buy a freehold or leasehold nursery, how to setup your marketing for the next 10 years, and what you MUST do when you go through airport security! https://www.yournurserybusiness.co.uk Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

3 – Listen to the Man in the White Panama Hat 04.02.2020

Send a text Why did Neil get banned from a pub?  Do you have an operations manual? Could you hand it across to someone new and they can discover EXACTLY how to run your business?  Why does Steph’s staff hate the rain? Neil shows NO grit! Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

1 - The Nursery Business Podcast - The Vision 04.02.2020

Send a text We are the sum of our daily habits - Jeff Olson "The Slight Edge" And your childcare business is the sum of the daily improvements you make - you are making improvements every day aren't you? This Podcast will bring you ideas, motivation and funny stories - because, well its childcare isn't it. Get help with your marketing ... Https://www.childcaremarketing.co.uk

2 - You Don't Know What You Don't Know 04.02.2020

Send a text Google my business is a great free way to get leads for your business. Make sure you have claimed your listing and that you have filled out all the fields. Are you having a fee increase this April – after all, the living wage is going up by 6%. Improve your leadership and management by reading a small book, that is quick to read yet contains so many gems.  Get help with your marketing...

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