Getting Paid
Tips and strategies for UK tradespeople to get paid on time, chase late payments, and improve cashflow.
Cash flow management for tradespeople: stop running out of money mid-month
Cash flow kills more trade businesses than bad workmanship ever will. Here is how to stop the feast-or-famine cycle with shorter payment terms, deposits, and automatic reminders.
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.
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.
Chase Late Payments Without Losing Clients: A UK Guide
Learn effective strategies to chase late payments while maintaining strong client relationships in the UK.
How to charge for call-outs and emergency work fairly
Master the art of fair call-out and emergency charge pricing for UK tradespeople, while ensuring transparency and compliance with consumer laws.
Retentions in construction: how they work and your rights
Discover how retentions work in UK construction, your legal rights, and strategies to manage them effectively.
How to write a payment schedule for large trade jobs
Discover how to write effective payment schedules for large trade projects and manage cashflow, milestones, and materials efficiently.
How to handle disputes with customers in the UK
Learn how UK tradespeople can handle customer disputes effectively, with 2026 UK data and practical tips.
Payment reminders that actually get you paid
Most payment reminders get ignored. Here is how to write ones that prompt action, with templates and timing strategies for UK tradespeople.
How to get paid faster as a tradesperson
Practical strategies UK tradespeople use to cut payment times from 30+ days to under a week, without damaging client relationships.
How to deal with clients who will not pay in the UK
Step-by-step guide to recovering unpaid invoices in the UK, from polite reminders through to small claims court, with costs and timelines.
Your Rights When Customers Pay Late: A Guide for UK Tradespeople
Know your legal rights when customers pay invoices late — statutory interest, compensation, and practical steps to recover what you are owed.