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Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.

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Working at height: safety rules every tradesperson must know

Working at height is the single biggest cause of fatal injuries in UK construction. This guide covers the legal requirements, equipment checks and site rules every tradesperson must follow.

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What to Include on a UK Invoice Legally: A Complete Guide

Ensure your invoices meet UK legal requirements. Learn what to include for compliance and prompt payment.

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CIS monthly returns: a step-by-step guide for contractors

If you use subcontractors under CIS, you must submit monthly returns to HMRC. This guide walks through exactly how to complete and submit a CIS return, with deadlines and penalty details.

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Gross CIS payment status: how to stop tax deductions from your invoices

Under CIS, most subcontractors have 20% tax deducted from every invoice. Gross payment status lets you receive payments in full. Here is how to apply, what you need to qualify, and what to watch out for.

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Growth and Skills Levy 2026: what trade businesses need to know

The Growth and Skills Levy is replacing the Apprenticeship Levy from 2025. If you run a trade business and want to take on apprentices, here's what's changed and how it affects you.

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How to Write an Invoice as a Sole Trader in the UK

Learn how to write a professional invoice as a sole trader in the UK with real examples and expert tips.

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Trade credit insurance: protecting your cash flow when clients don't pay

When a client goes bust or refuses to pay, trade credit insurance means you don't have to write off the debt entirely. Here's what it covers, what it costs, and whether it's worth it for your trade business.

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Right to work checks: what contractors must do when hiring subcontractors

Hiring a subcontractor without a right to work check can land you with a civil penalty of up to 60,000. Here is what you need to check, when, and how to stay on the right side of the law.

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How to get more Checkatrade reviews as a tradesperson

Checkatrade reviews directly affect how many enquiries you receive. This guide explains how to get more genuine reviews, respond to feedback, and use your profile to win more work.

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Allowable expenses for self-employed UK: the complete 2026 list

Every expense you can claim as a self-employed person in the UK, with exact figures for mileage, working from home, tools, clothing, and more. Includes the expenses HMRC will reject and how long to keep records.

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How to register as self-employed in the UK: step-by-step for tradespeople

A no-nonsense guide to registering as self-employed in the UK. Covers HMRC registration, deadlines, National Insurance, tax allowances, and what records to keep from day one.

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How to calculate late payment interest in the UK (with examples)

Step-by-step guide to calculating statutory late payment interest and compensation in the UK. Includes the current rate (11.75%), worked examples for tradespeople, and how to add interest to overdue invoices legally.

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