In this episode I answer the question: How do you start an education business on a shoestring budget?

You will learn:

The importance of personal investment in the business

The budgets I started Classroom Secrets and Education Business Club with

What expenses are necessary in the early stages

Why you should reflect on whether more initial capital will expedite business growth

Why you need to shift your mindset from teaching to business ownership

How it's possible to run a business on a shoestring budget, but personal financial investment is crucial for success and growth.

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this, I discuss this question: How should you reinvest in your education business?

What you will learn:

Why you should focus on business growth and training investments

Why you should leave money in the business for growth

How to use a profit-first approach for reinvestment

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode signals a new beginning.

I share my story stepping down from the CEO role at Classroom Secrets, becoming chairman and what I've learned from the process. You'll also find out about future plans for The Education Business Podcast and the Education Business Club.

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a special one as it is the last in our series.

Of course, I never like to say never but at least for now, this will be the last of our weekly uploads.

Listen as Ed and I reflect on our journey up to this point and why we have come to the decision to move in a different direction for 2023; we want to say a MASSIVE thank you for listening to The Education Business Podcast.

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

Ed's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edrileytalksbusiness/

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ed and I are joined by Ed Tranham, editor of the Assignment Report, covering worldwide M&A transactions in education.

Ed shares his insights in to the Edtech world, including what he has learned about acquisitions, what he believes are growth opportunities in the Edtech sector and why EdTech start-ups in the UK are starting to scale up.

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you will learn:

How working alongside your partner can take you on a personal learning journey

How utilising each others strengths can help you and your business grow

Why working alongside anyone in your business means you need to feel comfortable in your own lane

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I explore ways to drive momentum when the initial buzz of the new year wears off, as well as 4 ways to keep making progress towards your goals in 2023.

You will learn:

Ideas for how to overcome the post-Christmas slump

How to keep on top of good intentions 

Tools that can help you to keep on track 

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Ed and I talk to Michael Forshaw, CEO at EdTech Impact, about his journey from IT technician to CEO and everything in-between.

Michael gives us the lowdown about why measuring impact in your education business should be one the highest things on your priority list and the best ways to do this to ensure you are effectively serving your customers.

You will learn:

Why measuring impact is vital to the success of an education business

Why evidence matters when it comes to having an impact 

How EdTech can help you serve your customers 

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

 

Connect with Michael via LinkedIn or visit the EdTech Impact website here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I reflect on the journey I have been on over the last 12 months and why setting my intentions for this year is going to look a little different to 2022.

You will learn:

Why intention setting might work better for you than goal setting for 2023

How opportunities are not always something we can plan for but are part of our journey

Why asking yourself difficult questions can help you reflect on your 2022 achievements 

 

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Ed to discuss his journey transitioning from a full time job into business.

You will learn:

Why risk is always going to be a thing, and although it can feel uncomfortable, it can be the thing to help us grow

Why a range of experiences and superpowers is needed to scale your business

Why fast-growth isn't always as glamorous as it may seem from the outside

 

Resources:

Join Education Business Club: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/join-education-business-club

Apply for Education Business Mentoring: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/mentoring

Join the Education Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationbusinessclub

Education Business Newsletter: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk/newsletter

My website: https://www.educationbusinessclub.co.uk

Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clairerileyentrepreneur/

https://www.facebook.com/education.business.club

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairerileyteacherentrepreneur

https://www.instagram.com/educationbusinessclub/

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-riley-entrepreneur

The Teachers' Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-teachers-podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.