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Advice for the
trade.

Practical guidance on job profitability, cashflow and running a profitable trade business — written by a contractor, for contractors.

Business Tips
Job Management Software for Electricians: Know If Your Jobs Are Making Money Before the Invoice Goes Out

Running electrical jobs and not sure if you’re making money? Here’s how to track jobs, cashflow and profit without the spreadsheets.

3 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Business Tips
Job Management Software for Plasterers: Know What You’re Making Before You Drive Home

Running plastering jobs and not sure if you’re making money? Here’s how to track jobs, quotes and cashflow without the spreadsheets.

26 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Tax & Finance
CIS and VAT Reverse Charge Explained for UK Trade Contractors

Not sure whether to add VAT on your subcontractor invoice? Here’s what CIS and the domestic reverse charge actually mean — in plain English.

26 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Business Advice
Why Most Trade Contractors Run Out of Cash (Even When They’re Busy)

Busy doesn’t mean financially healthy. Why UK trade contractors run out of cash, what retention is really costing you, and the 12-week forecast that stops the surprises.

19 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Software Reviews
I Tried Tradify, Fergus and Timekeeper. Here’s Why I Built My Own Software Instead.

I tried every job management app available for UK trade contractors. Here’s my honest review of Tradify, Fergus and Timekeeper — and why I ended up building something better.

8 Sep 2026 · 6 min read
Job Profitability
How to Know If Your Jobs Are Actually Making You Money

Most trade contractors find out a job lost money when it’s already finished. Here’s how to track your gross profit on every job, in real time, before it’s too late.

5 Sep 2026 · 5 min read