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You'll find blogs and videos, case studies and infographics - our aim is to provide you with information about how to solve some of the daily challenges of running a profitable business.

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Can You Employ Staff as a Sole Trader?
Running a Company

Can You Employ Staff as a Sole Trader?

When it becomes apparent your small business need to consider hiring additional staff, there are a few things you need to consider first.

Feb 28, 2022

What to Expect from a First Meeting with Your Accountant
General Business Advice

What to Expect from a First Meeting with Your Accountant

Preparing for a first meeting with an accountant can be daunting. So you’re not left in the dark about what you'll need, we’ve compiled a handy list.

Feb 19, 2022

Compliance Roadmap for 2022
General Business Advice

Compliance Roadmap for 2022

Start the year prepared for what’s to come. Here’s a round-up of major legislative and tax related changes coming in 2022.

Feb 10, 2022

Tax Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initialisations
Resources & Guides

Tax Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initialisations

We've put together a list of common tax abbreviations so you can easily define extra information within the accounting context.

Feb 3, 2022

Inflation, How Does It Affect Me?
News

Inflation, How Does It Affect Me?

With the UK seeing the fastest price inflation in a decade, the impact of this from early 2022 will be far reaching, especially for business owners.

Jan 26, 2022

Are ISAs a Good Investment? 7 Myths Debunked
Resources & Guides

Are ISAs a Good Investment? 7 Myths Debunked

With the tax year end in sight, it’s important to make sure you’re making the most of your tax-free allowances, ISAs can be a great way to do that.

Jan 19, 2022

Cryptocurrencies & Their True Tax Implications
Resources & Guides

Cryptocurrencies & Their True Tax Implications

With the many myths surrounding how cryptocurrencies are taxed, we demystify the facts around their UK tax implications.

Jan 12, 2022

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
General Business Advice

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

We're focusing on the key points of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which will affect VAT, income tax and corporation tax.

Jan 5, 2022

Customer Testimonials

We are really happy with the service that we receive from Blue Rocket for our company TOP Sports Coaching. They go above & beyond to ensure that our needs are met whilst doing so with excellent customer service. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking to move accountants.

David Hathrill
Tops Sports Coaching Ltd

We struggled for years to find a good accountant for our business. 4 years in and we have finally cracked it with the team at Blue Rocket. Unrivalled support and customer service, a genuine willingness to help, and overall exceptional support and knowledge. Can’t recommend them enough.

Chris Guilfoyle
JCD Cleaning and Support Services Ltd

The team a Blue Rocket Accounting are fantastic. From day one they have provided me with exceptional support. They quickly responded to any of my questions, often within minutes, and the information has always been concise and easy to understand. I feel huge weight off my shoulders.

Duncan Boulton
DB Security Projects Ltd

We have only recently appointed Blue Rocket Accounting to manage our accounts and already feel more informed and supported than ever before. The whole team are really helpful & knowledgeable, they are always happy to answer any of our questions and even put time aside to provide training on invoicing software to help you feel super confident. Best decision we ever made, thank you!

JWS Scaffolding Ltd

A far cry from our previous accountants who did things manually and left me feeling anxious with many errors made. I’ve only been with them for a few weeks, but they’ve shown more attention, consideration and customer service than any of my previous accounts combined.

Chris Wade
The Kent Video Company

Excellent accounting service. Blue Rocket takes the stress and hassle out of trying to complete a self assessment tax return yourself!

Graham Ramsdale

Blue Rocket suggested I changed the way I was getting paid as a director. This saved me over £10,000 which I was then able to put back into the business.

Peter Abrahams
Abounding Ltd

Brilliant service. Always very helpful and friendly when I call. Nancy has been great getting our year end accounts sorted. Nice and local to us as well which helps!

Bluewater Tutor

We've been with Blue Rocket for a few years and can't fault their support. Well worth a chat if you're in the market for an accountancy who know business and makes the extra effort to help your business(es) succeed.

Louise D.

I highly recommend Blue Rocket Accounting's payroll service. Their knowledgeable and reliable team manages all aspects of payroll, including maternity pay, sick pay, and holiday pay, ensuring that my business stays compliant with current regulations. Their expertise in these complex matters allows me to focus on growing my business, confident in the knowledge that my payroll is being managed efficiently.

Sarah Aldridge
The Autism Apprentice CIC

We started a small business and blue rocket have been brilliant with help get things started and advising ways to make things run smoothly, always quick to reply to your queries.

Paul H

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