New Generation Childcare Business Specialists Arrive.

ECE Astute Ltd (www.eceastute.co.nz) is delighted to announce its official launch as a specialist business provider of services to the New Zealand Early Childhood Education Sector.

“Our range of services to Childcare Centre owners, investors and Childcare staff and Centre Managers who wish to purchase, expand or establish a new Childcare Centre will assist them in what is often a daunting process.” Says Peter Coleman, Director.

“Combining childcare industry experience with a proven track record in finance, marketing, operations management, recruitment, sales, due diligence and property development, the team at ECE Astute now offer what we believe to be a first in New Zealand with expertise under one roof” says Coleman.

“Our core services of due diligence, Greenfield purchasing, childcare centre finance, equity partnerships as well as Childcare Business sales and purchasing through our association with Astute Real Estate MREINZ ensures that not only are clients getting sound advice, they are dealing with real people who themselves are Childcare Centre owners and truly understand the sector.” Says Coleman.

For more information on ECE Astute services visit www.eceastute.co.nz

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