Do you love kids? Do you have a business idea related to children's education? Does your entrepreneur's heart want to make this business idea come to fruition no matter what? 

We get you. Working with children and seeing them blossom, grow, and bloom into confident, smart, and happy adults has to be the most rewarding job in the world!

But, what does it take to make those dreams come true? Starting a business teaching children has challenged — from figuring out what to specialize in, to getting customers for your business — here are some steps to consider when starting your business.

‍1. Focus on a niche market 

One mistake many a newbie entrepreneur has made is going way too broad with their business idea. Don't do that!

The smaller you can make your target market (at first), the easier it will be for you to bring your idea to fruition. It shouldn't be, "all toddlers in Cleveland", but "all toddlers in this little county in Cleveland."

2. Test your idea in a small way first

You are buzzing with excitement for your idea, as you think it's the next big thing. Surely it is. But how about testing it out to work out the kinks? 

No idea is going to be perfect from the get-go. The best way to get it ironed out is to test it with a small segment of your target market. Write a lesson plan, then perhaps, get a group of mothers with toddlers together and test the idea on them first. Connecting with friends, family, and people in your community is a smart way to assess if your concept has legs.

As they say, don't fail fast, fail smart!

3. Bring your idea to the market only if it passes the test

Once you have ironed out all the mishaps and mistakes in your idea, only then should you bring your idea to the bigger market. Yes, it might seem like this will take a bit of time and effort. But it's worth it in the end. 

At least you will know that your hard-earned money and time will be going towards something that has the potential to be successful. You don't want to throw good money after bad. 

4. Build your website and digital marketing tools

Once you have your idea ready to go, start building your digital marketing toolkit. That includes your website, your social media channels, and other sales channels, like radio advertising, and more. 

This way you won't start many websites, and social media accounts and then leave them to grow weeds, as you move on to a different business idea. 

Try to keep your initial investment as small as possible for as long as possible.

5. Think big and bring in investors into your idea

Once you see that your child educator business idea is flourishing, start dreaming bigger and bigger. How would your business look if you were able to move into every corner of the world? 

Now, you can also start thinking about bringing investors into your business, and think global business, rather than local. You can do it!

The effort will lead to reward!

We know you are a hard worker, as you are ready to work with children! But every business takes time to come to fruition. Don't let the slow goings deter you.