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Understanding Trivial Benefits for Staff and Directors: A Handy Guide

As an employer or director, you might want to show appreciation to your team or treat yourself with a little something now and then. But did you know there’s a way to provide small, tax-free perks without triggering a tax liability? Trivial benefits are a great way to do just that. Here’s a straightforward guide…
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Planning the Perfect Staff Christmas Party: A Guide to Tax-Free Celebrations

As Christmas approaches, many businesses are gearing up for their annual staff Christmas party. While it’s a great way to reward your team and celebrate the year, there are a few tax implications to keep in mind to ensure your party doesn’t come with an unexpected bill. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you understand…
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Embracing Technology in Care: A New Era for Foster Agencies, Child Nurseries, and Care Homes

Today, I’m diving into the exciting world of technology in the care sector. If you’re running a foster agency, child nursery, or care home, let’s explore how tech, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), can make your life easier and, most importantly, improve the care you provide. The Rise of Digital Tools in Care Gone are the…
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Streamlining Financial Processes in Care Sector Businesses

In the world of care – whether it’s foster care agencies, child nurseries, care homes or any business where you are trying to help others- the focus should always be on providing top-notch care services. However, the administrative side, particularly managing finances, can often become overwhelming and time-consuming, taking away from the core mission of…
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Financial Management Challenges in the Care Sector and Solutions

If you run a business in the care arena, something like a foster care agency, child nursery, alternative education provision, care home you are faced with some unique business challenges. Having someone in your corner who shares your passion rather than someone who just prepares figures after the event can be a real godsend. So…
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The Unwavering Commitment of Care Sector Businesses: A Personal Reflection

In the bustling world of business, where numbers often speak louder than words, I find myself in awe of a particular sector that truly embodies the essence of dedication and compassion – the care arena. As an accountant, my professional journey intersects with various businesses, but those in the care sector, such as foster care…
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You’re a business in the care arena – Why you need a specialist accountant in your corner

Your a business in the care sector, perhaps you run a foster care agency, child nursery, care home or any other business in the care sector. Why is it important to have an accountant who understands your sector in your corner ? Here at Balloon Accounting I specialise in helping businesses just like yours. I’m…
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New Year, New Financial Goals: Setting Your Care Sector Business Up for Success

Happy New Year! As we embrace the start of a fresh year, it’s the perfect time for any business, especially ones in the care arena to set new financial goals and plan for success. Here’s how to get started: Reflect on the Past Year Begin by reflecting on the past year’s financial performance. What worked…
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Payroll – A Helping Hand for Child Nurseries, Care Homes, and Foster Agencies

In the care sector ? Hands up if you’d like more sleep ? National Payroll Week is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to shed some light on the advantages of outsourcing payroll for businesses in the care arena such as child nurseries, care homes, foster care agencies, and similar organisations who often have unique…
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Unleashing Your Passion for Care in Your Business: Amplifying the Impact Together

Being a business that helps others, whether that’s a Foster Care Agency, Child Nursery, Care Home, alternative education, you know it takes more than just numbers and management skills to thrive. It’s about having a real passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives and as someone who has been a foster carer and…
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