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Running and growing a nanny agency is hard yet rewarding work. If you’re considering starting your own agency, or you’re an agency owner thinking of changing up their business model, this blog post can help. I talk about different business models for nanny agencies so that you can choose one that will best fit your […]

As the winter holidays approach in November and December, many parents prepare to take time off to travel, take family vacations, or visit loved ones elsewhere. Plus, flu season typically begins when fall does; most flu activity in the United States peaks between December and February. With COVID-19 this year, things may be even more […]

Many small businesses built on in-person services, like nanny agencies, have seen their operations slow down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if your agency is nearly back to normal now, you may have had to adjust your routine or operations to adapt. That can leave some gaps in your workday that you’re not quite sure […]

You’ve adapted your business practices, nanny team, work routine, your budget, and maybe even the agency services you offer because of the pandemic. All these changes may have been necessary to keep your agency running, but one thing doesn’t have to change. You can still stay true to your business and your original vision for […]

We’re six months into the coronavirus pandemic and many of us have had to pivot our agency operations. We’re doing virtual interviews with nannies and having Zoom meetings with our agency clients. Social distancing and hand washing are part of every conversation now. You’ve tweaked your agency’s operations in many ways during the pandemic, but […]

Let’s be honest. You started a nanny agency because you loved helping families find the right people to care for their children. Numbers weren’t part of the initial agreement, and if you’re like me, you don’t love talking about them. However, analyzing your finances is an important part of running a successful agency. Why the […]

Running your nanny agency from home isn’t as scary as it might sound. You can get your daily work done, schedule meetings, share important documents, even conduct video interviews with potential new nannies… all from the comfort of your home office. To do all that effectively, though, you need the best remote work tools at […]

Being a nanny takes dedication and hard work. So does being a nanny agency owner. I know that, sometimes, it feels like there are tons of resources for nannies out there, but not many resources for you as the agency owner! While I hope to be a resource to help you grow your agency, I […]

It’s hard being a child care professional in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Some nannies have been laid off or are unable to work, and many have had their hours reduced. All of these challenges are tough when your nannies rely on their child care work as their primary source of income. As a […]

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on nanny agencies and the families and professionals they work with. Some agencies have even seen a slowdown in placements during this time. But as restrictions start to ease up, and as our nannies and families get back to work, it won’t necessarily be “business as usual.” It’s […]

Hello, friends! I’m Megan Metzger, founder of Megan Metzger Consulting. Welcome to the new Megan Metzger Consulting blog. I’m so excited to start sharing resources and advice with my fellow nanny agency owners and small business owners. (If you’d like even more business tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for my newsletter!) Subscribe […]