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Exit Planning: Consider All Your Options
For many business owners, the idea of eventually exiting their business means selling the company to a third-party buyer, collecting the proceeds, and retiri...
Providing Specialized Transportation Under an IEP
National School Bus Safety Week is coming up on October 19-23, 2026, so now is the perfect time for transportation contractors to refresh on topics relating ...
What Is EBITDA—and Why Business Owners Should Care
If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea be...
Understanding Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): A Key Metric in Business Valuation
When business owners begin thinking about selling their company, one of the first questions they ask is, “What is my business worth?” While there are several...
Driver Retention … Employee Performance Management – for the Good of the Employee
Employee performance management is not just about managing when problems arise, as discussed last month. Performance management also includes managing opport...
Exit and Succession Planning – Start Now
A family business is more than just a company; it’s a legacy, or maybe it’s a retirement asset. Yet, without a thoughtful and strategic succession plan, that...
Student Discipline & IEPs
With the school year now settling into normal routines, inevitably some contractors and bus drivers will face behavioral challenges with students. Sometimes,...
Cultivating a Positive Workplace Culture: Tips for Success
In today's dynamic work environments, fostering a positive workplace culture is crucial for employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall success. A posit...
Navigating Workplace Conflict with Mediation and Investigation Strategies
Choosing between mediation and investigation for workplace issues depends on the nature and severity of the problem. Here's an overview to help you understan...
Administering Emergency Medication on the School Bus
School transportation contractors in Pennsylvania may find themselves in a situation where a school district customer is requesting that the transportation c...
Cultivating Excellence: A Guide to Leadership and Management Development
In the dynamic landscape of business, leadership and management development stand as cornerstones for sustainable growth. This guide aims to illuminate the p...
Confidentiality – FERPA, IDEA, NY Law, and More…
For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special...