The InvoiceAdept blog.
Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
Best business bank accounts for sole traders UK 2026
Keeping your business and personal money separate makes tax time much easier. Here is what to look for in a sole trader bank account in 2026 and which options are worth your time.
Business insurance for tradespeople: what cover do you actually need
Insurance can feel like wasted money until something goes wrong. This guide breaks down which types of business insurance tradespeople genuinely need, which are legally required, and which are optional.
Progress payment invoice template UK (2026): stage bills, CIS and VAT
Progress payment invoice UK for trades — interim/stage bills on larger jobs, CIS when a contractor pays, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k.
How to win more quotes as a tradesperson in the UK
Getting quotes out is one thing. Getting customers to choose you is another. This guide covers the practical strategies that help UK tradespeople win more jobs from their quotes in 2026.
How to get more Checkatrade reviews as a tradesperson
Checkatrade reviews directly affect how many enquiries you receive. This guide explains how to get more genuine reviews, respond to feedback, and use your profile to win more work.
How to estimate painting and decorating jobs in the UK
Learn how to estimate painting and decorating jobs accurately in the UK. Covers measuring, pricing labour and materials, quoting profit margins, and avoiding common mistakes.
Labour-only invoice template UK (2026): labour lines, CIS and VAT
Labour-only invoice template UK for trades — time with no materials lines, CIS when a contractor pays, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k.
Materials-only invoice template UK (2026): goods supply, CIS and VAT
Materials-only invoice template UK for trades — goods supply with no labour, usually outside CIS, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Night rate invoice template UK (2026): overnight uplift, CIS and VAT
Night-rate invoice template UK for trades - overnight uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Overtime invoice template UK (2026): uplift rates, CIS, VAT
Overtime invoice template UK for trades - weekday after-hours uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Bank holiday invoice template UK (2026): premium rates, CIS, VAT
Bank holiday invoice template UK for trades - named public-holiday premium uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90k, plus a worked example.
Weekend invoice template UK (2026): premium rates, CIS, VAT
Weekend invoice template UK for trades - Saturday/Sunday premium uplift, usually no CIS for householders, VAT £90,000, plus a worked example.
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