InvoiceAdept Team
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The InvoiceAdept team writes practical guides on invoicing, tax compliance, and running a successful trades business in the UK.
Articles by InvoiceAdept Team
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.
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.
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.
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 invoice a limited company UK (2026): PO, VAT and CIS
How to invoice a limited company UK (2026): PO, VAT and CISHow to invoice a UK limited company: purchase orders, registered name, CIS only when it applies, VAT £90k, worked example and FAQ.
Growth and Skills Levy 2026: what trade businesses need to know
The Growth and Skills Levy is replacing the Apprenticeship Levy from 2025. If you run a trade business and want to take on apprentices, here's what's changed and how it affects you.
How to price a job as a tradesperson (without underselling yourself)
A practical guide to pricing trade jobs in the UK. Covers hourly rates by trade, day rates, how to calculate your true costs, when to quote fixed price vs time and materials, and how to handle the dreaded 'how much?' question.
Sole trader vs limited company in 2026: which saves you more tax?
A blunt comparison of sole trader vs limited company for UK tradespeople in 2026. Real tax calculations at different profit levels, the crossover point where incorporating saves money, and the hidden costs nobody tells you about.
Right to work checks: what contractors must do when hiring subcontractors
Hiring a subcontractor without a right to work check can land you with a civil penalty of up to 60,000. Here is what you need to check, when, and how to stay on the right side of the law.