Starting a school
INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Driven Leadership, Better Schools
Access clear, high-impact strategies for accreditation, governance, and institutional growth—built specifically for leaders driving meaningful change in their schools.
SBA loans for schools: when a 7(a) loan or microloan fits
How school founders can use SBA 7(a) loans and microloans, who qualifies, what lenders look for and where to get free help with an application.
Recordkeeping and tax setup in your school’s first year
Set up your new school's records the right way: EIN, bank account, accounting, payroll, filing and how long to keep tax records.
LLC or nonprofit school? How the choice affects funding, control and taxes
Compare an LLC or other for-profit structure with a nonprofit private school: ownership, funding, taxes, loans, governance and IRS rules.
Starting a school from scratch: the 5-phase process I use
Starting a school is exciting, and a little nerve-wracking. Here is the five-phase process I use to take founders from first idea to opening day, with EduVision’s own recommendations along the way.
How to write a private school business plan that lenders understand
What lenders look for in a private school business plan. Enrollment evidence, staffing, tuition, cash flow and a clear funding request.
How to calculate your private school’s startup funding gap
Work out how much money your new school must raise. Startup costs, first-year losses, reserves, founder equity and debt coverage.
How much money does it take to start a private school?
Estimate what it really costs to start a private school. Startup costs, pre-opening payroll, first-year losses and reserves, with a worked budget method.
Private school startup checklist: from idea to opening day
Use this private school startup checklist to plan your launch in four phases. Cover mission, legal setup, academics and policies in the right order.
How to start a private school: the complete founder’s guide
A complete guide to starting a private school. School model, legal setup, finances, academics, policies, staff, enrollment and accreditation.
Sustainable education business opportunities for founders
Why more founders look at education instead of tech startups. Learn which school models last and how to enter the sector with less risk.
How to launch an online school: a 9-step plan
Plan your online school launch step by step. Define your niche, model, curriculum, platform, teachers, marketing, support and accreditation.
5 new school challenges and how to overcome them
Starting a school brings funding, compliance, enrollment, curriculum and staffing hurdles. Learn practical steps to overcome each one.
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