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Practical finance notes for owners of care homes, home care agencies and supported living services.
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How do I get the council to pay a fair rate?
Councils respond to evidence, not to "our costs have gone up". Here is how to build a case for a fair rate, and when to send it.
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How much should I put my fees up by this year?
There is no right percentage. The right increase starts from what your care will cost next year, not from what the home down the road is charging.
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The six numbers every care owner should see each month
You don't need a 40-page report to know how your care business is doing. Six numbers on one page will tell you most of what you need, in time to act.
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Why are we busy but always short of cash?
A full care home or a busy rota does not guarantee cash in the bank. Here is why profit and cash drift apart, and how to see the gap coming.
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Do I need a finance director, or is my accountant enough?
Your accountant and a finance director do different jobs. One looks back and keeps you compliant; the other looks forward and helps you run the business.