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Hola! So I’m just getting started and would love to know how you keep your records. Do you put everyone on a mailing list automatically? And do you keep records of who attends in word? And what about expenses? Do you use Quicken to chard them or is good old pen and paper enough? Thanks so much! would really appreciate any suggestions…
Hi Samantha!
I’m just getting started myself (going on a year old now). I use Quicken to keep track of finances. I use excel spreadsheets to keep track of each class as well as other marketing efforts I’ve made where I have been able to collect emails and other details. I haven’t done any mailing through the post office but do send out email. I’m beginning to wonder if I should invest in a contact management database to keep track of the many families who are, have or may want to take a class. I have also started a Facebook page and that has been a fun way to keep up with my “people” and allow them to keep up with me. I hope that helps. I would be interested in hearing from others too! Good luck!
Barbara Mills
Colorado Springs French Music LinguaQuicken is very easy to use, and is useful for keeping and organizing both business and personal financial records. Quickbooks is a little more expensive and difficult to set up and use, but is more “industrial strength”. I would guess that quicken would meet the needs of most teachers.
We use Microsoft Business Contact Manager, which integrates with Microsoft Outlook, for contact management. Again, this may be overkill for many teachers’ needs, but it comes included with certain versions of Microsoft office, and works great. If you are already using Outlook, I would recommend it.
Hi!
I’m just getting started too. I think until I have a large enough data base, the programs (Excel/Word) that come w/my computer will be suitable (I have a Mac).
Along those line, does anyone have any tips for Registration Forms/Parent Contract Forms or Receipts? Do you create your own or have you found any generic ones that work?
Thanks!
Sarah-Music Lingua French, San FranciscoHi. I’m also a relatively new Music Lingua Teacher. I use the registration form on the brochure that Music Lingua has developed about Music Lingua. I copied it and change the class schedule and pricing then email it to those who want to register. Noone has asked me so far about a receipt so I haven’t developed one or asked for one from Music Lingua. Veronica
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