How to get paid faster as a UK tradesperson with simple habits
Discover straightforward habits that shorten the wait for your money, cut down late invoices, and keep your cash flow steady as a sole trader.
The Maintenato blog
Quoting, invoicing, scheduling and getting paid — straight advice for UK electricians, plumbers, builders and other sole traders.
Discover straightforward habits that shorten the wait for your money, cut down late invoices, and keep your cash flow steady as a sole trader.
Discover a polite, step-by-step approach to chasing late invoices as a UK sole trader without damaging customer relationships or losing future work.
A practical guide for UK sole traders on how to handle an invoice dispute calmly, check your records, and resolve the issue in writing.
Protect your cash flow on larger jobs by learning how to set up, invoice, and collect deposits and stage payments without awkward conversations.
Discover how to choose the right payment terms for your trade business to protect your cash flow and get paid on time.
Discover how same-day invoicing cuts down late payments and keeps your cash flow healthy when you are working as a solo tradesperson.
A simple invoice numbering system keeps your records tidy, avoids client confusion and makes it much easier to track what you are owed.
A practical guide for UK electricians on pricing domestic jobs accurately without undercutting your profit or losing customers.
Discover the essential details every UK sole trader invoice needs to look professional, meet basic rules, and help you get paid on time.
Saying no to the wrong work protects your time and cash flow. Here is how to turn down a job politely as a UK sole trader.
Discover practical methods for pricing unseen trade jobs using provisional sums and clear assumptions to protect your profit margins.
Discover how to follow up an unanswered quote with the right timing and wording to win work without feeling pushy.
