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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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The True Cost of Neglecting Facilities Maintenance
Our Senior Consultant Anthony Wong guards against not setting aside adequate financial resources to meet your school's campus requirements.
Anthony Wong
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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.
Hans-Peter Naef
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Who Is Your Boss?
Nuances of coaching business managers, managing stakeholders, and the differences between US independent schools and international schools.
William Scarborough
Aug 19, 20244 min read
The School Business Office and AI
Insights from Russell Cooke, Managing Consultant at Sage Consultancy into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
Russell Cooke
May 8, 20243 min read
Business Office Basics: The Board Dashboard
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
Jim Pugh
May 8, 20243 min read
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.
Rhonda Norris
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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...
Jim Pugh
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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...
Russell Cooke
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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...
Jim Pugh
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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...
Ian Forster
Jan 18, 20245 min read
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...
Jim Pugh
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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...
Mark Temperley
Dec 14, 20235 min read
Business Office Basics: The CFO’s Investment Committee Report
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
Jim Pugh
Dec 14, 20232 min read
Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
Rhonda Norris
Oct 27, 20234 min read
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...
Jim Pugh
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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...
Russell Cooke
Sep 18, 20235 min read
Business Office Basics: Financial Equilibrium
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
Jim Pugh
Sep 17, 20234 min read
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...
Jim Pugh
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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...
Mark Temperley
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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.
Russell Cooke
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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