UK has record number of self-employed aged 60 or above
Rest Less has released information showing that the number of self-employed people aged 60 or over in the UK has reached a record level.
Over the last decade, these numbers have increased by over a third reaching 991,432 self-employed people aged 60 or over in 2023.
HMRC to send Simple Assessment tax statements to pensioners
HMRC will send Simple Assessment tax statements to pensioners in the next few weeks.
The combination of frozen tax thresholds and a substantial increase to the state pension has led to many more pensioners being dragged into paying income tax for the first time.
We say a sad goodbye to our Head of Security - Misty.
We are all very sorry to have to bid a fond farewell to Misty, Julie’s beloved dog and our head of security.
Julie, our Director has penned this tribute to Misty, who was an integral part of The Hollies team for many years.
This lovely lady came into our lives halfway through her own! She made a massive impact not just on my heart, but also the whole office!
HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator
If you are wondering how to become self-employed, here are six questions to ask before you take the freelancing plunge.
Becoming self-employed is a dream for many of us – even us here at The Hollies Bookkeeping in Shropshire! The benefits include working your own hours, fitting your job around your lifestyle and being your own boss. Generally, it’s a lot more flexible than working for someone else.
Here are six questions you should ask yourself before you quit the day job in favour of creating your dream role:
How to become self-employed
If you are wondering how to become self-employed, here are six questions to ask before you take the freelancing plunge.
Becoming self-employed is a dream for many of us – even us here at The Hollies Bookkeeping in Shropshire! The benefits include working your own hours, fitting your job around your lifestyle and being your own boss. Generally, it’s a lot more flexible than working for someone else.
Here are six questions you should ask yourself before you quit the day job in favour of creating your dream role:
Hiring a Bookkeeper can improve your health
It has actually been proven that hiring a bookkeeper can improve your health!
Yes, you heard us right! And we are going to tell you how and why! Getting help with your books might not be something you have given much thought to as ways to improve your health and lifestyle go.
But speaking to our clients, they often tell us that as business owners, the last thing they want to do at the end of a busy day is crunch the numbers.
Benefits of Updating Bookkeeping and Accounting Records
Every business should regularly update its bookkeeping and accounting records, so business leaders can make the right decision with the figures and future of the business.
Without updated books, any decision regarding product lines, pricing or customer capacity is really just a guess!
Here are three big benefits of updating bookkeeping and accounting records on a regular basis and some tips to get you started with your bookkeeping for your business.
How to become self-employed
The Hollies Bookkeeping Services in Shropshire has become a Xero Gold Partner.
What does this mean for us and our customers? Well, here at the Hollies, which is headquartered in Pontesbury, Shropshire, we have been using Xero accounting software for many years.
We use it because we find it’s easy for us and our clients to use and it connects us with our clients’ banks, accountants, and other business apps. This makes everything more seamless and more streamlined.
Why Is Bookkeeping Important?
HMRC is warning people to be wary of bogus tax refund offers in the wake of the self-assessment deadline.
Bookkeeping is the foundation upon which the rest of your accounting practices are built.
Everything from payroll to tax deductions needs a solid bookkeeping base to work from. Without it, you cannot hope to manage your finances.