"Why a business course? People have been wonderfully caring for people for a very long time without being a business."

Currently, the Washington State Legislature specifically states that it recognizes the benefits when individuals and families are able to help those who need some type of longterm care and it protects the ability of families to provide care in private family homes.

Over time, the Legislature has begun to regulate families and their homes to the point of mandating that you operate as a business if you wish to provide long term care assistance of any kind to more than one person unrelated to you. Surprising, but true.

As with any business you consider engaging in, it is an understatement to say that it might be wise to diligently conduct research before moving forward.

There are a variety of regulations, issues, and topics about which you must gain some exposure to before you answer the question, "Is this for me?"

Even if you come from a family which has been active in adult care for years, the Pretty Good Life course is still for you because the world as our parents knew it is not quite the same as it is for us.

And, if you happen to be a caregiver, read the caregiver feedback about our course (included among other participants from various walks of life -- on our Homepage) to see how they felt about participating in a business course -- not a caregiving course.

The entirety of our course content is not available from any other course provider. The information and benefits we offer are available only from Pretty Good Life.

At Pretty Good Life we combine years of business, management and government experience, and decades of outreach to the elderly, with the best curriculum available -- delivering a business mindset to the AFH 48 Hour Course.

Don't think of the 48 Hour Course as a requirement. Embrace the opportunity to get an introduction to the basics of operating a business, let alone a business whose operation is tied directly to the ownership of your home.

Tax deductions? Incorporating? E&O insurance? B&O taxes? Disaster recovery plan? Marketing? What liability insurance limits will you choose? Why? Need financing? What is your target date/goal for the initial walk-through inspection? Building a new home or using an existing home? Which budgeting model will you use? How does owner compensation work? These are just a peek into the topics we cover.

We dispel urban myths and misinformation. We provide good examples of current adult family homes having every "appearance" of being successful but which do business badly -- and we discuss vital strategies to guide your home toward success. We strive to explain "why" you should do business differently.

Perhaps you have resources available to you right now which might fit a long term care setting, or you're considering something new for your life -- we'll help you answer questions like, "Is this for me?" or, "Do I really want to use my resources to do this?"

From a best practices format we ask challenging questions on issues which have the potential to impact your personal long term financial security. Gain insights and answers to help you plan and build your business smart if you choose to proceed.

Caring for vulnerable adults is a worthy service to provide. At Pretty Good Life, you'll learn "why" you should focus on the foundation of your business first.

We're passionate about caregiving -- we share lots of stories and examples from our own caregiving experiences past and present -- and tips from AFH owners -- as we focus on laying a solid business foundation. We introduce workflow systems for operating an adult family home and tactical steps to approach mastering these systems.

Enroll in the Pretty Good Life AFH 48 Hour Course today!

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