Hans-Peter Naef
Mastering Procurement and Purchasing in an International School Setting
Purchasing is one of the most customer-facing responsibilities managed by the school's business operations.
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At Sage Consultancy we have a genuine desire to help support International School leaders and improve International Schools around the world.
Our Consultants regularly write articles on Finance, Facilities & Operations, Human Resources and School Leadership topics to support International school management to meet their goals and improve their practices
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William Scarborough
Aug 194 min
Who Is Your Boss?
Nuances of coaching business managers, managing stakeholders, and the differences between US independent schools and international schools.
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Russell Cooke
May 83 min
The School Business Office and AI
Insights from Russell Cooke, Managing Consultant at Sage Consultancy into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
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Jim Pugh
May 83 min
Business Office Basics: The Board Dashboard
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Rhonda Norris
Mar 264 min
Finalizing plans for Next School Year
Rhonda Norris stresses the importance at this time of year of optimizing your financial plans for next school year.
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Jim Pugh
Mar 263 min
Business Office Basics: The Importance of Using a Long-Range Financial Model
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Russell Cooke
Feb 223 min
How the Business Manager Supports Admissions in the Reenrollment Process
As tuition fees for next school year are set and the re-enrollment process starts again, Russell Cooke reflects on the importance of...
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Jim Pugh
Feb 213 min
Business Office Basics: Know Your Audit, Part 2
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Ian Forster
Jan 185 min
A Walk on the Wild Side
In the first article of the new year Senior Consultant Ian Forster brings his experience to bear in a lighthearted article touching upon...
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Jim Pugh
Jan 183 min
Business Office Basics: Know Your Audit, Part 1
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Mark Temperley
Dec 14, 20235 min
Going green – What school Business Managers need to know.
COP 28 has just finished with some commitments on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
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Jim Pugh
Dec 14, 20232 min
Business Office Basics: The CFO’s Investment Committee Report
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Rhonda Norris
Oct 27, 20234 min
Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
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Jim Pugh
Oct 27, 20233 min
Business Office Basics: The Annual Capital Budget & The Multi-Year Plant Renewals Schedule
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Len Archer
Sep 18, 20235 min
Transforming School Finance and Operations with AI: A New Era in Education Management
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Len Archer encourages school leadership to assess the possibilities of using artificial...
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Jim Pugh
Sep 17, 20234 min
Business Office Basics: Financial Equilibrium
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Jim Pugh
Aug 21, 20234 min
Business Office Basics: Preparing Next Year’s Operating Budget for the January Board Meeting
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Mark Temperley
Aug 21, 20234 min
Navigating the Unique Landscape of School Business Management
Stepping into the role of a business manager or CFO within a school environment requires a comprehensive understanding of the...
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Russell Cooke
Jun 19, 20231 min
What you may want to Consider #8: Investing some time in learning about AI.
We have decided to write a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers & school leadership may consider doing now.
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Jim Pugh
Jun 19, 20233 min
Business Office Basics: The Department Budget Request Form
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected over the years.
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