As fewer parents are able to stay home with their children, more families are turning to nanny agencies for childcare assistance. Now the pressure is on for these agencies to provide high-quality, professional nannies. Here are the top ten software products on the market for assisting nanny agencies with their business needs:

1. NannyJOBS*PRO 3.0 by GTM is a comprehensive software package that helps agencies manage every aspect of their business, including reference checks, payroll, applicant tracking and work order coordination. Email info@gtm.com for information and a demo.
2. Nanny Pay by Essentia Software Corporation is designed to make nanny payment simple and legal by insuring the agency is complying with nanny tax laws. For a brochure, visit www.nannypay.com.
3. WebEasy 8 Professional by Avanquest helps professionals without programming or HTML experience develop an impacting website quickly and affordably. Try 3 months hosting for free at www.usa.webeasy.avanquest.com.
4. DIYSEO provides search engine optimization to small businesses in the form of do-it-yourself instructions. Enjoy a free trial and reasonable pricing at www.diyseo.com.
5. eDetective performs a thorough criminal background check for a modest fee. Any credible agency will need to screen candidates before hiring. Find out more at www.edetective.com.
6. TurboTax’s Tax Preparation Software has customized tax preparation packages to keep tax filing quick and easy for any size company. TurboTax even offers a guarantee. Visit www.turbotax.com for details.
7. Newton is an easy-to-use recruitment software program which allows users to manage and track applicants in a customized format. Newton helps agencies expand both client and employer bases. You can see Newton in action at www.newtonsoftware.com.
8. Sage Peachtree Accounting offers three levels of accounting to meet the needs of your agency. Users can customize their package to better serve the company. Give it a try for free at www.peachtree.com.
9. Nannyscreeningsoftware.com provides agencies with screening software designed to help recruiters select the very best candidates for their clients. The service provides templates for interviews, personality screens, and applications. Visit the website for samples.
10. Baby Insights by Babble Soft allows the user to track and maintain children’s sleeping and eating schedules, diaper changes, and medication distribution. Nanny agencies can require their nannies to review the software, making their candidates more marketable to potential client families. Www.babblesoft.com has more details.

Keeping a small business afloat in this economy can be a daunting task. The demand for quality nannies is rising and the market for agencies is expanding. These companies’ products ease nanny agencies through the work required to advertise, recruit, hire and pay for their business.