Education Entrepreneur – Wayne Cartmel
Embrace failure - the first time I started the business it failed. It turned out it was the best thing that could have happened. Don't be afraid to fail - just learn from your mistakes and go again.
Embrace failure - the first time I started the business it failed. It turned out it was the best thing that could have happened. Don't be afraid to fail - just learn from your mistakes and go again.
Successfully navigating the world of social media requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. By understanding your audience, maintaining consistent branding, creating engaging content, and staying informed, your new UK franchise can build a strong online presence and connect with customers in meaningful ways.
Teaching is a very versatile job that helps you develop various skills that employers in different sectors are looking for. Perhaps right now you need more flexibility, a remote job, less stress, more time for family and friends. So, what can a former teacher do? There are plenty of alternative jobs for teachers. We’ve listed 10 of them that are an excellent fit for teachers.
I feel I have all the good bits of being a teacher e.g. interactions with children, sharing knowledge - and the excitement of discovering/learning something new - but I don't have the constraints of the national curriculum, and the external pressures that teachers are under.
Teachers looking to extend their influence and explore new horizons, owning a business could be an exciting and fulfilling next step. In this article, Tutor Doctor UK explores why teachers naturally excel as business owners, highlighting the many advantages they bring to the field of education.
Marketing is a crucial aspect of running a successful franchise business. As a franchisee, you'll want to leverage effective strategies to promote your specific location while aligning with the overall brand identity. Here are some tips on marketing with advice from 34of the fantastic franchises we work with at Did Teach: Nature Makers, Pyjama Drama, The Outdoor Project & Travel Counsellors.
Kate knows first-hand the value a teacher can bring to the experience of an international student, the supplemental income can help with living expenses or fund additional activities for you or your family, but what other advantages are there to becoming a host or Homestay teacher?
You have decided on a franchise that works well for you but why is there an upfront cost? This blog explores some reasons why upfront fees exist.
We are always being asked ‘If I leave teaching do I have to take a drop in salary?' This blog with 4 practical reasons why leaving teaching might be more affordable than you think. You know your annual salary but some variables mean your monthly take-home pay isn’t the equivalent of that of a job outside of teaching.
We continue to have an open dialogue with our franchisors and their employees, learning about their offering, see how well their current teacher franchisees are getting on and find out about how they inspire children, young people and adults clients. We recently caught up with some of our franchisors to find out their top tips for you when considering a franchise.
School buildings are more than just bricks and mortar; they are spaces where young minds develop and flourish. As we grapple with the challenge of outdated and potentially unsafe school buildings, it is essential to prioritise investment in education infrastructure to create environments that inspire and nurture our future generations.
Research by the Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022 shows that 59% of teachers are not confident in disclosing unmanageable stress or mental health issues to their employer. This lack of psychological safety adds another burden on your mental wellbeing.
Moving into the world of tech, I was apprehensive about my lack of technical skills and having no relevant qualifications in this specific field, but I was surprised by how much I was able to learn on the job and how much the experiences I had in teaching were helpful to my new role.
In this blog post, we will explore how some UK franchises, that Did Teach work with, are making a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of their clients, not just through their sessions but by creating purposeful policies for their staff.
Teachers possess a multitude of superpowers that extend beyond the classroom. I genuinely believe they are the true rock stars, and I have immense admiration for everything they do. I am incredibly proud of being part of the education industry, and I will always be thankful that teaching paved the way for my career in the EdTech industry.