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What’s the Difference Between an Employee and a Subcontractor?

Confused about employees vs subcontractors? This plain-English guide explains PAYE, CIS, HMRC rules and costly mistakes - fast, simple, with no jargon

Feb 6, 2026

What is a Sole Trader? What Classes Someone As One?

What is a sole trader in the UK? Learn how HMRC defines sole traders, registration rules, tax duties and bookkeeping basics.

Jan 12, 2026

The Most Outrageous “Business” Expenses We’ve Ever Seen

The ultimate Christmas cracker! Take a look at some of the best and most outrageous expenses the Blue Rocket Accountants have ever seen.

Dec 19, 2025

Our Top Tips for Christmas Entertaining Expenses

Strike the right balance between fun and frivolity this festive season and understand which expenses you can claim for your workplace.

Dec 15, 2025

Our 10 Top Christmas Accounting Tips

It’s that special time of year again and with festivities well underway, we thought we'd share our festive top 10 Christmas time accounting tips!

Dec 11, 2025

How Trading Names Work for a UK Limited Company

Using a trading name for your limited company? Discover how they work, when to register, and the legal rules you can’t afford to miss.

Dec 2, 2025

Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars

New company car advisory fuel rates are reviewed every quarter, the latest have been published and took effect from 1 December 2025.

Dec 1, 2025

What Are Trivial Benefits?

We explain what trivial benefits are, when to use them and how much they can be. Whether for a Director or employee, we break down what HMRC accepts.

Nov 24, 2025

How to Pay Yourself as a Director: Salary vs Dividends

Directors of a limited companies have various options when it comes to taking money out of the business, but which is best today?

Nov 10, 2025

Inheritance Tax planning - Why Inheritance Tax Planning Matters Now

Making a plan for what happens to your property, possessions or investments will ensure your assets are passed on in a tax efficient way.

Aug 31, 2025

Turbocharge Your Accounts with Technology and AI: Save Time and Stress

Ditch the stress and turbocharge your accounts with smart software—save time, stay compliant, and get paid faster with Blue Rocket Accounting.

Apr 28, 2025

The Top 5 Stress Triggers for Business Owners—and How to Handle Them

Feeling overwhelmed by tax, expenses, or cashflow? Discover 5 major stress triggers for business owners—and how to take back control with ease.

Apr 14, 2025

All you need to know about Making Tax Digital

How changes to Lettings Relief could affect landlords

10 ways you can keep your tax bill to a minimum

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General Business Advice

What’s the Difference Between an Employee and a Subcontractor?

What is a Sole Trader? What Classes Someone As One?

The Most Outrageous “Business” Expenses We’ve Ever Seen

Our Top Tips for Christmas Entertaining Expenses

Our 10 Top Christmas Accounting Tips

How Trading Names Work for a UK Limited Company

Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars

What Are Trivial Benefits?

How to Pay Yourself as a Director: Salary vs Dividends

Inheritance Tax planning - Why Inheritance Tax Planning Matters Now

Turbocharge Your Accounts with Technology and AI: Save Time and Stress

The Top 5 Stress Triggers for Business Owners—and How to Handle Them

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