SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 23-25 | APNA Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 23-25 | APNA Annual Conference
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“Change is inevitable; Growth is optional.” Don’t you just hate when one of those overused quotes attributed to accomplished people hit you squarely between the eyes? Yeah, us, too. Annoying, huh? But here’s the catch—they wouldn’t be old and overused if they didn’t ring true with at least most of us. Well, dang it, this...
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Nanny agencies with temporary divisions play a crucial role in connecting families with qualified caregivers who can meet their specific short-term needs. When it comes to hiring, agencies have the option of utilizing independent contractors or W-2 employees. Both types of workers have benefits and drawbacks, and it’s essential to understand them to determine which...
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Leadership is tough, especially if you’re a small business owner looking to grow your agency. I know this from experience. When I started my agency at 21 years old, I had to live in my car while waiting for my first commission check. But that check was a turning point for me. It helped put...
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The Nanny Doctor asks: “Why do Families Behave that Way??” They are scared and or desperate They need help But they’re scared! Other invisible factors As an agency owner, you may find yourself asking, “Why is this family behaving this way?? We are just trying to help them!” This is a valid question. Many times...
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APNA is celebrating our 30th Anniversary! Throughout the year we will be introducing you to our amazing members. Get to know Kim and Jim Winblood, Mom’s Best Friend Dallas. How long have you owned the business? 22 years How Long have you been an APNA Member?  19 years What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned...
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From our experience working with hundreds of childcare agencies, we’ve seen that agencies usually lose the most time on four activities: Creating Candidate Profiles You should not be chasing applicants for lousy resumes or creating portfolios for them in Canva. The reality is that most caregivers are not the best at Microsoft Word, so many...
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As we enter 2023, APNA will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary! Throughout the year we will be introducing you to our amazing members. Get to know Michelle LaRowe with Morningside Nannies. Along with Ken Meyers, Morningside Nannies was purchased 10 years ago. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned as an agency owner? Not every...
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Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and were able to find a bit of time to relax, recharge and reflect on another year. I’d like to take this opportunity with you all to pause, amidst the hustle and bustle that’s January, to examine and assess all APNA...
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Summer is here and it is a time when many of us travel with friends and family. When you go on vacation, do you find yourself still working and having difficulty truly unplugging during that time away? When owning a small business, it can feel incredibly difficult to truly take time off. You might not...
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I’ll be honest, I do not like the sound of this one bit.  Mostly because I have never really considered myself to be a patient person. I grew up in the era when given the choice to get up off the floor or couch, walk to the T.V. set, evaluate my options by turning the channel,...
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