Crowdfunding relies on securing small sums from a large crowd. Identifying those potential donors and communicating in a way that persuades them to give are vital for success
Crowdfunding offers the dual benefits of funding a project whilst raising the profile of your school. We help you choose the right platform and map out a successful campaign plan
Centralising services in multi-academy trusts is carried out to bring efficiencies. But what can be centralised, how can it work and what are the benefits?
In times of reduced budgets and ever-increasing costs, small schools struggle to survive. Stephanie Leigh explores the challenges small schools face and how they can remain sustainable
General annual grant (GAG) pooling is used by MATs to distribute money to their schools rather than top-slicing, but what are the benefits and challenges?
Curriculum led budget planning (or integrated curriculum financial planning) is being promoted by the DfE as a tool for financial efficiency and sustainability. How does it work?
School business managers need other team members to understand how budgets work and how to achieve best value for money. Use and adapt these training materials to help
Given the multitude of tasks that come under the SBM's remit, it is vital that you are excellent at time management. Nickii Messer offers strategies you can use to make best use of this most precious resource
