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Service Business Pricing Mastery 2025
Hourly vs flat-rate maths, emergency premiums, and value-based framing that raise rates without losing quotes.
How to Get Your First 10 Customers
Twelve tactics to land the first 10 paying customers in 30 days.
Customer Posted Negative Progress Photos on Facebook
Customer posted photos of your
Former Customer Wants You Back After Using Cheap Competitor
They chose the £400 quote over your £650. Now they
2026 Price Increase: How to Tell Customers (Template Included)
73% of UK trades are increasing prices in January 2026. The exact email, letter, and in-person scripts that get customers to accept your new rates.
EV Infrastructure Grant Fleet Playbook
Win OZEV infrastructure grants, plan depot upgrades, and track ROI with Toolfy job boards.
How to Train New Technicians in Field Service (2026)
90-day onboarding program for new technicians: skills checklists, safety training, customer service standards, and performance reviews.
Van Stolen? Your 48-Hour Recovery Plan
Tools gone. Schedule in chaos. Insurance claim process starts. The complete crisis response checklist for stolen trade vehicles.
CSCS Smart Check Rollout Guide
Deploy the CSCS Smart Check app across multi-trade crews with Toolfy competency boards and audit logs.
MTD for Income Tax Survival Playbook (2026)
Everything UK trades need to keep digital records, quarterly updates, and Toolfy exports ready for the 2026 Making Tax Digital rollout.
Customer Won
Invoice 90+ days overdue. Customer not responding. Here
Google Ads Guide for Local Trade Businesses (2026)
Campaign structure, keywords that convert, ad copy templates, budgets, and ROI tracking tailored to UK trades.