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Category: Social Care

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Is Compliance dead ? Why My Clients Just Want the Basics—and Why That’s Perfectly Okay

Over the years, as an accountant specialising in the care sector, I’ve often pondered the broader business advice landscape. There’s a lot of buzz in the accounting world about providing more than just compliance work—offering business growth services, strategic advice, and being that all-encompassing advisor that helps clients not just survive but thrive. But here’s…
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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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Strategies for Implementing Cost-Control Measures in Care Businesses Without Compromising Quality

In the care industry, where margins can often be tight and the focus on quality care is paramount, finding ways to control costs without compromising the quality of service is a critical challenge. This blog post will delve into effective cost-control strategies that care businesses can implement to ensure financial health while maintaining, or even…
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Maximising Funding Opportunities for Care Businesses: A Vital Strategy for Growth and Sustainability

The care industry plays a crucial role in society, providing essential services to those who need them the most. However, running a care business comes with its unique set of financial challenges, particularly in the current economic climate. One of the key strategies to overcome these challenges and secure the future of your care business…
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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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Nurturing Finances: A supporting hand for Care-Centric Businesses

Are you running a children’s nursery, fostering agency, care home, or any business that focuses on caring for others? Do you remember when you were learning to ride a bike ? When that person teaching you gently placed their hand on your back to save you from falling and helping you with your balance ?…
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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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