If you work in someone’s home or on a commercial site, public liability insurance is one of the most important things you can have as a tradesperson. Without it, a single accident could result in a compensation claim that wipes out everything you’ve worked to build. Quick Answer Simply Business is the best way to…
Still running your trade business through your personal bank account? You’re making your financial life harder than it needs to be – and tax time significantly worse. Here are the best business bank accounts for UK tradespeople in 2026, including several that are completely free. Quick Answer Starling Bank is the best business bank account…
You can have a full diary, happy customers, and a profitable business on paper – and still struggle to pay your bills if the money isn’t coming in at the right time. The feast and famine cycle is one of the most common problems tradespeople face. Busy periods bring plenty of work but invoices don’t…
Most UK tradespeople underclaim on tax every single year – leaving money on the table that’s legally theirs to keep. This guide covers every expense category you can claim, so you’re not paying a penny more than you need to. HMRC allows you to deduct legitimate business expenses from your income before calculating your tax…
If you’re self-employed as a tradesperson in the UK, you need to complete a Self Assessment tax return every year. Getting it wrong or missing the deadline can result in automatic fines from HMRC. The good news: once you understand the process and have your records in order, it’s a manageable annual task rather than…
Spreadsheets and Paper Receipts Are Costing You More Than You Think Doing your accounts manually is one of the biggest time wasters in a trade business. Spreadsheets, paper receipts, and last-minute scrambles before the tax deadline cost you hours every year, and mistakes can cost you money. The good news is that accounting software has…
Reviews are the most powerful marketing tool a tradesperson has. More powerful than a website. More powerful than social media. More powerful than any paid advertising. When a homeowner is choosing between two tradespeople, they almost always go with the one who has more reviews – and better ones. The problem is most tradespeople know…
For a tradesperson who’s busy on the tools all day, the last thing you need is to waste time on platforms that don’t actually generate work. Not every social media platform is worth your time. This guide tells you exactly which ones are, what to post, and how to get results without spending hours on…
The Free Marketing Tool Most of Your Competitors Are Getting Wrong If you want local customers to find you online, a Google Business Profile is the single most important thing you can set up. It’s free, it works, and most of your competitors either haven’t done it or haven’t done it properly – which means…
Keeping Your Diary Full Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated Keeping your diary full is one of the biggest challenges in running a trade business. You can be brilliant at your job and still struggle to find a consistent flow of new customers, especially when you’re busy on the tools and don’t have time to think…