The Hollies Bookkeeping Services

01/06/2026

Can we join in please??

🌟Small Business Week 2026🌟
Small businesses are finding it even harder right now and every bit of support means more than you can imagine.
Those behind small businesses are very passionate about what they do but have got an up hill struggle when the 'powers that be' don't under basic economics making it tough for us all, but it doesn't stop us from supporting each other.

What can you do to help small local businesses without spending a penny:
👍Follow their page - keep up to date with their latest offers and general updates
📣Share their posts - it helps them reach new people who may not have discovered them yet
⭐️ Leave a review - feedback is always gratefully received and helps other shop with confidence
💌Like, comment and engage - every interaction helps boost visibility
🗣️Recommend to family and friends - word of mouth is one of the best ways to support a small business

No matter how big or small your support is, you can help someone's dream to continue.

Comment below a small, local business that you think deserves some love. Feel free to give your own business a shout out, plenty of love to go around here!

31/05/2026

You’d be surprised how common the famous receipt bag still is.

MTD is really pushing businesses towards keeping things updated little and often.

30/05/2026

A lot of people hear “MTD” and immediately think:
stress, deadlines, confusing software, and more paperwork.

But in reality, good preparation usually starts with very simple things.

Keeping receipts together.
Separating business spending properly.
Updating bookkeeping regularly instead of leaving months to pile up.

It’s the small habits that make the biggest difference later on.

We’ve seen so many business owners feel massively relieved once everything is finally organised properly and they can actually see where things stand.

MTD feels far less overwhelming when the systems are already there.

If you’re unsure what changes might affect you, feel free to send us a message.

26/05/2026

MTD for Income Tax is already here for many business owners… and some people are only just realising how much bookkeeping habits will need to change.

Keeping records little and often now can save a huge amount of stress later on.

24/05/2026

🚗 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SOLE TRADERS & LIMITED COMPANY DIRECTORS

HMRC have announced a change to business mileage rates for cars and vans using your own vehicle for work.

From April 2026:
✔ Mileage claim increases from 45p to 55p per mile
✔ Applies to the first 10,000 business miles
✔ Anything over 10,000 miles remains at 25p per mile

This is the first increase in many years and could make a noticeable difference for:
• tradespeople
• mobile businesses
• directors using personal vehicles
• sole traders travelling to clients or sites

Important:
This only applies to qualifying BUSINESS mileage.
Normal commuting does not count.

Now is a good time to:
✔ review how you track mileage
✔ make sure journeys are properly recorded
✔ check you’re claiming the correct amount

Many business owners are still using the old 45p rate without realising the rules changed.

If you’re unsure what you can claim, it’s worth checking before your next tax return or payroll reimbursement.

22/05/2026

Starting a business is exciting.

But getting the foundations right early saves a lot of stress later on.

A separate business bank account.
Simple accounting software.
Keeping records organised from day one.

It sounds basic, but small systems make a massive difference when business starts getting busy.

Most sole traders don’t need more chaos.

They need simpler ways to stay organised.

20/05/2026

18/05/2026

🏏 Some sponsorships are about advertising.
Some are about community, history, and people who genuinely matter to you.

This one feels personal.

The Hollies Bookkeeping Services are incredibly proud to sponsor Phil Hartshorn for the 2026 season at Pontesbury Cricket Club.

With Shirley working as part of our team, Phil already felt closely connected to The Hollies. But there’s another story behind this sponsorship too…

Julie’s dad played for the club between 1978–1992 and captained from 1985–1987.

So this isn’t just supporting a cricket season.
It’s supporting memories, local tradition, friendships, and a club that has been part of people’s lives for generations.

In a world where so much feels rushed and impersonal, local community still matters.

We’re proud to play a small part in supporting it.

Wishing Phil and everyone at Pontesbury Cricket Club a fantastic 2026 season ahead 🏏

17/05/2026

Another local sponsorship we are involved in

🚨Player Sponsorship Announcement🚨

Hollies Bookkeeping are proud to sponsor Phil Harshorn for the 2026 season.

With Shirley his wife working at The Hollies Bookkeeping, he was the perfect person to sponsor. Our other connection to the club is Julie’s Dad, he played for the club 1978-1992 and captained from 1985-87.

If you are looking for Bookkeeping, Payroll, Accounting or Tax Return support please call us on 01743 790086 or email [email protected]

www.holliesbookkeeping.co.uk

11/05/2026

Looks like we will be putting a few entries in this year!!!!

You’ve spent the year solving problems, supporting clients, and building your practice. Now, it’s time to turn that hard work into the recognition you deserve.

Entries for the LUCA Awards are OPEN, but why enter?

- Build Trust: Show clients you work to the highest ICB standards.
- Win More Work: Stand out with official finalist and winner badges.
- Reward Your Team: Celebrate the people behind your success.
- Reflect & Grow: See exactly how far you’ve come this year.

Plus, nothing beats the LUCA Awards Dinner, the ultimate night to celebrate with the best in the business!

Start your entry today: https://lucaawards.com/