Expecting...Hire a Baby Planner!

While reading about business trends on Springwise I stumbled upon Baby Planners (mum to be, no time free), a service that describes itself as "an all-embracing service for women expecting their first baby".

It was founded by Keely Paice, a former magazine editor who built the service after learning first hand with her first child. They use what they call a PEA system that evaluates Practical Imperatives, Emotional Expectations and Aesthetic Considerations.

The service is currently only available in the UK but I guess you should be able to set up some online consultation.

Baby Planners fits with my philosophy that professional services are not all about productivity but also about giving the gift of time as I outline when I offer our New Jersey Concierges gift certificates.

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