How to plan a week of jobs as a one man band
Discover practical ways to plan your trade schedule, group jobs by location, and protect your profit with realistic time estimates.
The Maintenato blog
Quoting, invoicing, scheduling and getting paid — straight advice for UK electricians, plumbers, builders and other sole traders.
Discover practical ways to plan your trade schedule, group jobs by location, and protect your profit with realistic time estimates.
Discover how to take bank transfers safely, use smart payment references, and make sure funds have cleared before leaving a job.
Clear standard payment terms protect your cash flow and stop customers delaying your money after a job is finished.
Understand the legal and practical difference between a quotation and an estimate so you never underprice a UK trade job again.
Discover straightforward ways to settle the invoice on time and keep your cash flow steady without damaging relationships.
A practical guide for UK sole traders on setting, writing, and enforcing invoice payment terms 14 days after completion.
Discover the essential details every UK sole trader needs to include on a trade invoice to get paid quickly and stay compliant.
Discover how UK sole traders can track complex parts, avoid price hikes, and stop losing money when putting together manual quotes.
A practical guide for UK sole traders on how to invoice a limited company, handle CIS deductions, and get your trade bills paid without the usual runaround.
Understand the difference between a rough estimate and a fixed quote to protect your profit and stop disputes on every trade job.
A practical guide for UK sole traders on how to handle unpaid invoices, step by step, without losing your temper or your money.
Discover how to ask for a deposit before starting work without awkwardness, using simple wording and clear reasons customers actually respect.
