The Bookkeeping Guys

28/10/2026

💙 A LITTLE REMINDER THAT WE’RE HUMAN TOO 💙

Behind every small business is a real person, and behind every accountancy practice is a huge amount of work that often goes unseen.

At The Bookkeeping Guys, we’re currently working at capacity, and we want to be honest about the pressures we’re facing.

With it being a 2 week half term, that juggle is even greater.

On top of our usual workload, Making Tax Digital (MTD) has significantly increased the demands on the practice, alongside the ongoing deadlines for tax returns, VAT, payroll, accounts, filings and all the other day-to-day responsibilities that keep a business running.

We know that every client has their own pressures, deadlines and concerns, and we genuinely care about helping everyone. But the reality is that one person (the Boss) can only do so much in a day. There are only so many hours available, and sometimes the workload simply exceeds the time we have.

We’re asking for a little patience, kindness and understanding during this particularly busy period.

📌 Please allow us time to respond to emails and messages.
📌 Please remember that repeated calls and follow-up messages can add to an already overwhelming workload.
📌 If something is urgent, please clearly explain what it is, and we will do our best to prioritise it.
📌 If your query can wait, please give us the breathing space to work through everything as efficiently as possible.

We are not ignoring anyone. We are not sitting idle. We are working hard behind the scenes to meet deadlines, support our clients and keep everything moving.

Small business owners are human beings too. We have families, responsibilities, difficult days and limits, just like everyone else.

A little patience can take a huge amount of pressure off someone who is already doing their very best.

Thank you to all our wonderful clients who continue to support us, respect our working hours and understand the realities of running a small business. We appreciate you more than you know.

Natalie
The Bookkeeping Guys 💙

14/10/2026

Yesterday, I had a conversation with a hardworking local business owner who is doing everything she can to keep her hospitality business going.

It really got me thinking… we really need to try to do more about this so, I sent an e mail to our MP Andrew George.

Our hospitality industry is under immense pressure, and VAT is putting even more strain on businesses that are already fighting to survive. Behind every small business is a person, a family, and a team of people who have worked incredibly hard to build something special for our community. Sometimes they can’t even afford to pay themselves, this should never be!

We can’t just sit back and watch these businesses struggle. Our local pubs, cafés, restaurants and hospitality venues are the heart of our communities, providing jobs, bringing people together and giving our towns their character.

It’s time to stand up for our local businesses and make our voices heard.

Take this conversation to our local MP,
e mail him and push for change. We need to shout about the impact VAT is having on hospitality and ask what can be done to give these businesses a fairer chance.

Our local businesses deserve support, not more pressure. ❤️

12/10/2026

Well guys… it’s been a whole year since The Boss gave me full creative control of The Bookkeeping Guys socials and what a journey it’s been! 🎉

Social media is such a tricky beast when running a small business. Trying to figure out what’s working, whether you even need to be posting, what do people want to see, keeping up with the ever-changing algorithms and finding the time to create content… it can honestly feel like a never ending job on top of the job!

But ultimately, at the end of the day, the work we do is what matters most.

Over the past year, we’ve met some really fantastic people and businesses, shared plenty of laughs and created some unique content (😂).
But I like to think we’ve also built something relatable, with an element of fun because, let’s face it, P&L, Balance sheets, Trial balance, Spreadsheets and all those numbers can all be a bit boring!

We just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who follows us, likes, comments, shares, recommends us, it genuinely means so much. 👍🙏

Thanks for being along for the ride! 🙌

08/10/2026

This month, our shout out goes to The Clean Mile! ✨

Russ recently serviced my carpets, it’s a been a year since the previous service and all the pet mess, child spills just vanished before my eyes, and honestly, the carpets look like new again. 👌

Absolutely nothing beats that fresh, clean carpet feeling! 🫧🧼

Amazing results, highly recommend! 🌟

If your carpets or upholstery are looking a little worse for wear give The Clean Mile a shout you’ll be amazed by the transformation! 🫧

Supporting local businesses who take such pride in what they do is a real pleasure. Professional, friendly, and an outstanding job from start to finish. 👏🤩

16/09/2026

When someone comes through with all this… 🤗
We’re honestly beyond grateful.
Thank you for your incredible generosity and thoughtfulness! 🌿🍷💐🪴

10/09/2026

Running a business is busy enough without worrying about your admin and bookkeeping. 🧾 📚

That’s where we come in! We’re here to help business owners keep their books organised, stay on top of their finances and have one less thing to worry about.

You can then focus on your business — we’ll take care of the books.

Get in touch to see how we can help. ⬇️📞
01736 332512

01/09/2026

Bank holiday over, strong coffee on the go whilst motivation is trying to load! 🥴☕️

But, how is it September already!! 🍂😱

We blinked and suddenly we’re talking about year-end accounts, tax planning and Christmas… 😱😂 🔢

2026, please slow down. ⏰

Quick shout out and warmest welcome new followers, we had a little surge over the weekend who joined our little corner, thank you so much everyone for being here!
👋 🤍

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Question time ⁉️

What’s the ONE thing that helps you get through your working day/week? 🤔💭

For me, it’s music! 🎧
The right playlist can turn “I can’t do this today” into “Right, let’s smash it!” 💪

So, what’s your secret weapon? 👇
🎵 Music
☕ Coffee
🍫 Snacks
😅 Pure survival mode

Tell me yours! ⬇️

20/08/2026

Last week we had a visit from the lovely Zoe from Penzance Leisure Centre who was giving Local Businesses a Free Seven day Fit For Business pass.

We think this is a fantastic idea, what a great way to motivate and encourage workplace health and wellbeing.

Also, it's an opportunity to give the gym a try, meet new people and see what facilities the Leisure Centre has to offer. 💪🏋

📚 FIT FOR BUSINESS 📚

🧮 Zoe visited The Bookkeeping Guys in Longrock last week, delivering FREE seven day passes to the staff. Bring along your pass to our reception team to get started. The pass includes use of the gym, swimming pool, classes and health suite.

📚 Name your business for a chance to be next.....

📚 T&C's apply.

18/08/2026

I think if this had happened last week I would have cried! 😱💦

Q: The Boss - what would you have done if this happened last week whilst I was on holiday?

A: Me - call the fire brigade! 🤷‍♀️🚒

15/07/2026

We count numbers every day… today we’re counting how many official lions are on a shirt!
😝🦁🦁🦁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Come on England!