Skip to content
Balloon Accounting Logo

your business, changing lives

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Who I work with
  • Blog
  • Contact
Books in a Bookcase IconClient Hub
Balloon Accounting Logo
your business, changing lives
An AI image of Penny the springer spaniel next to an open laptop with the words Website Now Live on the screen

🎉 I’ve launched a brand new website – and here’s why I’m excited about it

ByAndy Downs May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

After many late-night tweaks (and a few walks with Penny to clear my head), I’m thrilled to say the new Balloon Accounting…

Read More 🎉 I’ve launched a brand new website – and here’s why I’m excited about itContinue

An AI image celebrating neurodiversity week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week – 17th to 23rd March

ByAndy Downs March 17, 2025March 15, 2025

​Next week, from March 17th to 23rd, I join a global movement to celebrate —a time dedicated to recognising and embracing the…

Read More Neurodiversity Celebration Week – 17th to 23rd MarchContinue

Hand holding 2025

Navigating 2025: Key Considerations for Businesses in the Care Sector

ByAndy Downs January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead…

Read More Navigating 2025: Key Considerations for Businesses in the Care SectorContinue

image showing wrapped gifts

Understanding Trivial Benefits for Staff and Directors: A Handy Guide

ByAndy Downs November 11, 2024November 18, 2024

As an employer or director, you might want to show appreciation to your team or treat yourself with a little something now…

Read More Understanding Trivial Benefits for Staff and Directors: A Handy GuideContinue

Image of glasses clinking at a party

Planning the Perfect Staff Christmas Party: A Guide to Tax-Free Celebrations

ByAndy Downs November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

As Christmas approaches, many businesses are gearing up for their annual staff Christmas party. While it’s a great way to reward your…

Read More Planning the Perfect Staff Christmas Party: A Guide to Tax-Free CelebrationsContinue

Image about AI

Embracing Technology in Care: A New Era for Foster Agencies, Child Nurseries, and Care Homes

ByAndy Downs June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Today, I’m diving into the exciting world of technology in the care sector. If you’re running a foster agency, child nursery, or…

Read More Embracing Technology in Care: A New Era for Foster Agencies, Child Nurseries, and Care HomesContinue

Butterfly image

Financial Tips for Foster Care Agencies, Child Nurseries, and Care Homes

ByAndy Downs May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Your work is not just a job; it’s a mission to provide care and support for the most vulnerable in our society….

Read More Financial Tips for Foster Care Agencies, Child Nurseries, and Care HomesContinue

Rooftop image

Streamlining Financial Processes in Care Sector Businesses

ByAndy Downs March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

In the world of care – whether it’s foster care agencies, child nurseries, care homes or any business where you are trying…

Read More Streamlining Financial Processes in Care Sector BusinessesContinue

Piggy Bank Image

Maximising Funding Opportunities for Care Businesses: A Vital Strategy for Growth and Sustainability

ByAndy Downs February 23, 2024February 19, 2024

The care industry plays a crucial role in society, providing essential services to those who need them the most. However, running a…

Read More Maximising Funding Opportunities for Care Businesses: A Vital Strategy for Growth and SustainabilityContinue

Trees with snow

Financial Management Challenges in the Care Sector and Solutions

ByAndy Downs February 1, 2024December 30, 2023

If you run a business in the care arena, something like a foster care agency, child nursery, alternative education provision, care home…

Read More Financial Management Challenges in the Care Sector and SolutionsContinue

Page navigation

1 2 Next PageNext

Insights, Stories and Straightforward Advice

  • 🎉 I’ve launched a brand new website – and here’s why I’m excited about it
  • Neurodiversity Celebration Week – 17th to 23rd March
  • How to Prepare for MTD for IT: A Simple Guide for the Self-Employed
  • Making Tax Digital for IT: What Self-Employed Business Owners Need to Know
  • Growing a Nursery Business: The Financial Considerations of Expansion
Balloon Accounting Logo

Your Business, changing lives

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Who I work with
  • Blog
  • Contact
Logo of ICPA
Book a Free Chat
  • FAQ Video Help
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 Balloon Accounting

Scroll Up
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Who I work with
  • Blog
  • Contact
Search