“Invest in your dreams. If done right, the payoff will be worth it.”
— Erica Hermsen
Consultation Packages
Choose from 3 packages to accommodate your level of need. Once a package is purchased, you will be sent a contract and a schedule for your Zoom calls, along with a personalized Google Drive folder with applicable materials.
Zoom calls - 40-minute teleconferences scheduled bi-weekly.
Customized Action Plan - a written plan of action detailing steps needed to reach your goals. May include, but is not limited to, information on insurance, class management and HR software, preliminary state/federal filings, site assessment(s), tuition rates, marketing, and more! We may also define (or refine) your mission, goals, financial plan, pedagogy, and other opportunities that fit with the level of support you need for this moment in your journey.
Email Support - emails must require no more than 15 minutes of a response.
Summary of Package Materials
Worksheets
Individualized Coaching Services
Startup Checklist - a quick list of all the steps needed to get your startup off the ground!
Budgeting Toolkit - a prefilled & editable spreadsheet to help you develop & track your annual expenses and income to ensure a financially viable operation.
Market Analysis Worksheet - a step-by-step guide to help you fully understand the local competition and how to ensure your business stands out from the crowd in pricing and programming.
Permitting Guide - a checklist to guide you on your journey to file your business as well as meet operational compliance requirements at the state, county, and/or local level.
Risk Assessment Toolkit - a comprehensive questionnaire to understand the risks and potential hazards of your location(s).
Curriculum Development Guide - a detailed guide to help you begin crafting a high-quality, place-based curriculum based on your mission, specific programming parameters, and David Sobel’s 7 Design Principles for Nature Educators.
Job Description Questionnaire - a survey to help jump-start the hiring process for multiple skills sets and job categories.
Business Plan - a comprehensive template for creating or refining your vision, analyzing competition, preparing your budget, developing a startup plan, creation of internal policies and procedures, and more!
Family Handbook - a detailed guide to communicate your general policies, procedures, protocols, pricing, and approach to the families of your students.
Release of Liability Waiver - an attorney-created document to help protect you and your business.
Family Contract - an attorney-created document to help communicate the requirements to enter into service with a family.
Employee Contract - an attorney-created document to help communicate the requirements to enter into employment with your business.
Employee Handbook - a detailed guide to communicate expectations, policies, and procedures to your employees.
Operations Manual - a comprehensive document describing all protocols, procedures, and emergency response plans.
Risk Management & Mitigation Guide - an informational template to help you determine how to assess and respond to risk, including incident tracking, and communication.
Emergency Management Policy - a document to detail the policies and protocols related to injuries, disasters, and emergency response.
Templates