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School procurement planning

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The School Year Starts in August: But Smart Procurement Happens All Year Long

For many school leaders, “back-to-school” planning starts in late summer—but in procurement, that’s already too late. By August, prices can spike, vendor lead times stretch, and critical supplies may be backordered. The truth is, a successful school...

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B4B in Purchasing

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From Transaction to Transformation: How Schools Can Embrace B4B in Purchasing

Purchasing is often seen as a back-office task—comparing prices, placing orders, and managing budgets. But what if every purchase your school made...

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Back to school

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Kick Things Off Strong! 3 Tips for Back to School Procurement

Another school year is upon us in just a month or two (depending on where you live!). It's hard to believe and almost always sneaks up on us all....

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Software implementation for schools

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A High-Level Guide to Successful Software Implementation for Schools

A successful software implementation goes beyond being on time and on budget. For school leaders, it’s an opportunity to lay the foundation for...

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Procurement optimization framework for schools

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Reimagining Procurement: A Guided Framework for Smarter School Operations

For many charter and private schools, procurement often happens behind the scenes—handled quickly, quietly, and usually under pressure. But what if...

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Inventory management

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Smart Inventory Management for Schools: Tips, Challenges, and Actionable Solutions

At BuyQ, we believe operational excellence starts with smarter systems—and inventory management is no exception. Whether you're leading a large...

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5 procurement challenges

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Top 5 Procurement Challenges Facing Schools—and How to Overcome Them

Effective procurement isn’t just about buying supplies—it’s about strategic alignment, financial stewardship, and operational efficiency. Yet, many...

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Cutting Cost

Cutting Costs, Charter Schools? Start by Understanding Your Spending Data

In the current financial landscape, charter schools must focus on understanding their spending data to manage costs effectively. In this article, our...

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5 Best Practices to Turn Procurement into a Pillar of Financial Stability

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5 Best Practices to Turn Procurement into a Pillar of Financial Stability

Recently at the annual Colorado League of Charter Schools Conference, BuyQ had the opportunity to present to a group of school business leaders from...

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CSI Podcast

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10 Episodes of Charter School Insider... 10 Lessons & Tactics

One learning and one tactical tip from each of the first ten episodes of our podcast... Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation's Top Charter...

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The Classical Academies

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Lessons Learned from $100M in Bond Financing with Mark Kalpakgian

We sat down with Mark Kalpakgian on the Charter School Insider podcast last week.

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CSI Podcast

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We are launching a podcast!

Introducing "Charter School Insider: Lessons from the Nation's Top Charter School Operators"

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