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Plain-English guides on quoting, invoicing, tax and growing a trade business in the UK. Written for people who would rather be on the tools.

How self-employed tax works in 2026/27 (with a worked example)

A plain-English guide to how sole trader tax works in 2026/27: Income Tax, National Insurance and a worked example showing what to set aside.

How self-employed tax works in 2026/27 (with a worked example)

A plain-English guide to how sole trader tax works in 2026/27: Income Tax, National Insurance and a worked example showing what to set aside.

How self-employed tax works in 2026/27 (with a worked example)

A plain-English guide to how sole trader tax works in 2026/27: Income Tax, National Insurance and a worked example showing what to set aside.

Recent Articles

How much should you charge? Day rates and pricing for UK trades

How much should you charge? Day rates and pricing for UK trades

How to chase an unpaid invoice (with a late payment letter template)

How to chase an unpaid invoice (with a late payment letter template)

A free invoice template for tradespeople, and what a valid UK invoice must include

A free invoice template for tradespeople, and what a valid UK invoice must include

What insurance does a tradesperson actually need?

What insurance does a tradesperson actually need?

Sole trader or limited company: which is right for your trade?

Sole trader or limited company: which is right for your trade?

How much should you set aside for tax as a sole trader?

How much should you set aside for tax as a sole trader?

TradePilot invoice and payment tracking screens

The VAT reverse charge for construction, explained

TradePilot invoice and payment tracking screens

The VAT reverse charge for construction, explained

TradePilot tax-year overview and business mileage screens

When should a tradesperson register for VAT?

TradePilot tax-year overview and business mileage screens

When should a tradesperson register for VAT?

Do I need an accountant as a sole trader?

Do I need an accountant as a sole trader?

What expenses can self-employed tradespeople claim?

What expenses can self-employed tradespeople claim?

CIS explained for subcontractors

CIS explained for subcontractors

How to quote jobs faster and get paid sooner

How to quote jobs faster and get paid sooner

Mileage tracking for tradespeople: HMRC rates for 2026/27

Mileage tracking for tradespeople: HMRC rates for 2026/27

Making Tax Digital: what sole-trader tradespeople need to know

Making Tax Digital: what sole-trader tradespeople need to know

How to price a job and actually make a profit

How to price a job and actually make a profit

The late payment crackdown: what it means for UK tradespeople

The late payment crackdown: what it means for UK tradespeople

How much should you charge? Day rates and pricing for UK trades

How to chase an unpaid invoice (with a late payment letter template)

A free invoice template for tradespeople, and what a valid UK invoice must include

What insurance does a tradesperson actually need?

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