The Enterprising Schools Podcast

The Enterprising Schools Podcast
Podcast Description
Are you involved in helping a school boost it's revenue? Have you ever wondered about the best way to handle hiring out a venue or, even worse, regretted doing so? The Enterprising Schools Podcast is here to help your school make the most of its assets. Hosted by CEO of the Schools' Enterprise Association, Dorothy McLaren, we've got the inside track on driving commercial revenue in a way that works for everyone and makes a real difference to your bottom line. Each time we talk to an expert guest who has insider knowledge of the sector to get tips, advice, and the benefit of their experience of what really works - and what doesn't! - when it comes to monetising your school. Find out more at https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast delves into topics related to monetizing school assets, generating non-fee income, and effective community partnerships. Episodes tackle pressing questions such as the viability of hosting events like weddings or sports facilities, with examples like the first episode featuring Leanne Chandler discussing her experiences and lessons learned over decades in the education sector.

Are you involved in helping a school boost it’s revenue? Have you ever wondered about the best way to handle hiring out a venue or, even worse, regretted doing so? The Enterprising Schools Podcast is here to help your school make the most of its assets. Hosted by CEO of the Schools’ Enterprise Association, Dorothy McLaren, we’ve got the inside track on driving commercial revenue in a way that works for everyone and makes a real difference to your bottom line. Each time we talk to an expert guest who has insider knowledge of the sector to get tips, advice, and the benefit of their experience of what really works – and what doesn’t! – when it comes to monetising your school. Find out more at https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does the school shop still have a role to play in creating revenue for your school? What are the key money-spinners, and how do you stay on trend with what pupils and parents want? With years of prior experience in the commercial sector, Chief Operating Officer at Glenalmond College Robert Garnish shares advice on keeping your school shop costs down and sales up, making the most of outside providers, and using the “Exit through the gift shop” strategy.
For more information about The Schools’ Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.
If you have questions you’d like us to answer or issues you’d like us to cover, please get in touch at [email protected].
The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production.
The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.
The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan
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