Tom Copeland is the director of Redleaf National Institute, the national center for the business of family child care. He has written several books on the business issues for the family child care field, and he trains thousands of providers each year on record keeping, marketing, contracts, and other business topics. He received the Child Care Advocate of the Year Award from the Minnesota Licensed Family Care Association in 1998.

Contains legal and insurance strategies designed to reduce the risks of running your business. In addition to a comprehensive discussion of insurance, it covers preventing child abuse, complying with the Americans with Disabilities act, handling custody disputes, privacy, housing restrictions, incorporation, and using a lawyer. Index. Softbound, 7x9, 208 pgs.

Includes over 1,000 allowable deductions indexed alphabetically for easy reference, an expanded discussion of Time-Space percentage, ways to calculate all the hours you work, how to choose an use a qualified tax preparer, and a detailed explanation of CACFP (Food Program) expenses and income. Selections from the IRS Child Care providers Audit Techniques Guide will help you during an audit. Other new topics include bartering, military housing allowances, tangible personal property tax, applying for a home load, partnerships and incorporation, and employees. Index. Softbound, 7x9, 216 pgs.

A complete guide to establishing and enforcing contracts with parents. Includes sample contracts, provider policies, and other important forms. Softbound, 7x9, 80 pgs.

Family Child Care Marketing Guide: How to Build Enrollment and Promote Your Business As a Child Care Professional

Learn how to spread the word about the benefits of your quality child care services! The Marketing Guide will help you maximize your enrollment and income and find inexpensive ways to promote your business. Dozens of marketing tips, including ways to attract new parents, how to set rates, and where to advertise. Perfect for new providers of experienced professionals. Illus., Softbound, 7x9, 150 pgs.