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Sole Trader vs Limited Company for Trades 2026
Sole trader vs limited company for UK trades (2026): tax differences, admin cost, and the profit point where incorporating usually pays off.
How to Handle Emergency Call-Outs Without Losing Money
Turn late-night emergencies into profit centres with 3× pricing, a four-step response system, and bulletproof scripts.
Clean Heat Market Mechanism Survival Guide (2025)
Quota math, penalty exposure, and installer workflows so you never pay £3,000 per missed heat-pump credit.
Biodiversity Net Gain Cost Planner (2025)
10% net gain requirements, habitat unit pricing, and Toolfy project boards so landscaping/GC crews stay compliant.
Emergency Fund Calculator for Trade Businesses
How much emergency cash should a trade business keep? Use this simple calculator to cover van repairs, quiet months, and payroll without panic.
Customer Wants to Supply Their Own Parts: How to Handle It
Customer wants to supply their own parts? Use this policy + script to handle warranty risk, markup conversations, and approvals without losing the job.
Stop Using Excel for Scheduling
The real cost of ServiceTitan exposed. Hidden fees, implementation nightmares, and why UK trades are switching to simpler alternatives.
How to Write Trade Business Contracts That Protect You
Complete guide to writing enforceable trade business contracts with payment terms, scope protection, and legal clauses that prevent disputes.
End of Tax Year Checklist for UK Trades (31 March 2026)
End of tax year checklist for UK trades (31 March 2026): what to file, what to claim, and the exact dates to avoid penalties.
PAS 2035 Retrofit Evidence Pack Template
A ready-made PAS 2035 document stack, tagging rules, and Toolfy automations that keep retrofit coordinators audit-ready.
Material Prices Increased 20% Since Your Quote
Copper pipe up 25%. Customer approved your quote 6 weeks ago. How to handle material price increases without losing the job or your margin.
Small Business Accounting for Service Companies 2025
Trade-focused bookkeeping, deductions, cash-flow tracking, and planning so service companies stay compliant in 2025.