CollegePlannerPro Blog

Benefits of Implementing a Student Management Software Platform

Posted by Lisa Davis on September 1, 2021

Most companies—large, small, and everywhere in between—rely on software platforms and online tools in order to run more efficiently. For large companies, these systems are essential and the benefits seem obvious. Sharing information between departments and managing hundreds or even thousands of clients would be near impossible without tools for automation and data storage.

When operating or launching a much smaller business, such as an independent educational consulting practice, there is a greater importance placed on the cost-benefit of each tool implemented. To help with this, we’ve highlighted eight key benefits that a student management platform can provide an IEC practice.

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Topics: Business Tips For Educational Consultants, Organization tips for IEC's

Preparing Your Business for the IEC Industry Growth

Posted by Lisa Davis on November 6, 2020

In CollegePlannerPro's recent COVID-Impact Survey, 53% of survey participants reported business growth since the pandemic hit in March, with 19% reporting significant business growth. Citing the uncertainty and changing landscape of college admissions, less access to school counselors, and the ability to reach more students virtually, 28% of survey participants made the prediction that COVID-19's impact will have a positive financial result on their individual businesses and/or the IEC industry as a whole. 

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Topics: Member Resources, Business Tips For Educational Consultants, Organization tips for IEC's

IECA Professional Member Retreat Takeaways

Posted by Lisa Davis on February 6, 2020

CollegePlannerPro was fortunate enough to join and sponsor the IECA Professional Members retreat last month in Phoenix, AZ. Participants spent the retreat with their business hats on, learning from small business marketing and branding professionals as well as from one another during group conversations. All members left refreshed and equipped with a wealth of new business strategies to take back and implement in their practices, including the CollegePlannerPro team!

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Topics: Best Practices, Business Tips For Educational Consultants, Organization tips for IEC's

How to Get Your Business Organized

Posted by Lisa Davis on January 11, 2019

Small business owners often struggle with getting and staying organized. The brainpower and time associated with the day’s ever-evolving task list leave us with just enough energy to stay afloat. And typically, the things that get sacrificed in this commotion are the very processes and projects that are meant to keep us organized and confidently on track.

But, you always have opportunities for a fresh start, you just need to take the initiative to make it happen. Let's talk about how you can get yourself organized so that you can be the most productive version of yourself. 

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Topics: Business Tips For Educational Consultants, Organization tips for IEC's