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Structural engineer assessing concrete panels in a school gym

Compliance & Risk•11 min

RAAC Remediation Workflow (2025)

Inspection templates, mitigation plans, and multi-site dashboards to handle RAAC programmes at pace.

Toolfy Editorial•08 February 2025

Tradesperson shaking hands with a happy repeat customer

Growth & Marketing•11 min

How to Get More Repeat Customers: Trade Business Retention Guide 2026 | Toolfy

Repeat customer playbook for UK trades: follow-ups, reminders, small add-ons, and a simple system to turn one-off jobs into recurring work.

Toolfy Editorial•14 February 2025

Housing officer inspecting damp inside an apartment with a moisture meter

Compliance & Risk•12 min

Awaab’s Law Damp & Mould Response Playbook

Hit Awaab’s Law 24-hour/7-day deadlines with Toolfy automation, resident messaging, and evidence packs.

Toolfy Editorial•20 January 2025

Side-by-side software comparison on laptop screens

Software Review•8 min

Toolfy vs ServiceM8 UK Comparison 2026

Toolfy vs ServiceM8 (UK, 2026): features, pricing, and UK-specific differences—plus which one fits solo traders vs small teams.

Toolfy Editorial•27 January 2025

Trades business owner planning quarterly tax payments with calculator and laptop

Cash Flow & Payments•11 min

Making Tax Digital Cushion Planner for Trades

Calculate quarterly MTD-ITSA buffers and sync Toolfy invoices to HMRC-ready ledgers.

Toolfy Editorial•20 January 2025

Tradesperson organizing receipts and tax paperwork on a desk

Tax & Finance•8 min

UK Trades Tax Deduction Checklist 2026

Every legitimate deduction UK trades can claim in 2026. Vehicles, tools, home office, CIS, travel, and more.

Toolfy Editorial•19 January 2025

Health and safety lead preparing an incident report on a laptop

Compliance & Risk•12 min

RIDDOR 2026 Digital Reporting Workflow

Step-by-step incident capture, countdown timers, and Toolfy automations for the redesigned HSE portal.

Toolfy Editorial•06 February 2025

Construction manager meeting with subcontractors on site

Business Operations•12 min

How to Hire and Manage Subcontractors in UK Trades

CIS tax, contracts, insurance, and when HMRC treats them like employees—the full subcontracting playbook.

Toolfy Editorial•01 February 2025

Energy compliance analyst reviewing government penalty notices on a laptop

Cash Flow & Payments•12 min

Clean Heat Market Mechanism Penalty Calculator

Forecast CHMM obligations, penalties, and mitigation strategies before April 2026 quotas land.

Toolfy Editorial•16 January 2025

Handyman arranging tools on a workbench before a job

Business Startup•11 min

How to Start a Handyman Business in 2026

Complete guide to starting a handyman business in the UK, covering insurance, pricing, legal requirements, and customer acquisition.

Toolfy Editorial•26 January 2025

Efficient workflow diagram from quote to payment completion

Scheduling & Operations•10 min

Quote to Payment in 48 Hours: The Complete Workflow

The quote-to-payment workflow that gets trades paid fast: intake, quote, approval, scheduling, invoicing, and payment link steps in one timeline.

Toolfy Editorial•07 February 2025

Cleaning supplies organized on a worktable ready for a new business launch

Business Startup & Strategy•12 min

How to Start a Cleaning Business in 2025

Licensing, insurance, pricing, equipment, marketing, and software setup for cleaning startups.

Toolfy Editorial•23 January 2025