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Tips for UK tradespeople.
Practical writing advice — quotes that win, invoices that get paid, and reviews handled like a pro.
How to write a professional quote that wins jobs
Most tradespeople lose jobs not because of their price — but because of how their quote looks. Here is exactly how to write a quote that makes customers say yes.
Chasing unpaid invoices without damaging client relationships
Getting paid late is the number one stress for self-employed tradespeople. Here is how to chase payments firmly without burning the relationship.
How to respond to negative reviews as a tradesperson
A bad Google review can cost you thousands in lost business. But a well-written response can actually turn it into a positive. Here is exactly what to say.
The £2,000 message: why how you write costs you jobs
A plumber in Croydon lost a £2,000 bathroom refit because his quote email had three spelling mistakes. Here is what he sent — and what he should have sent.
How to write a job advert that gets 10x more applicants
Most tradespeople write job adverts that get ignored. Here is the exact structure that gets responses — with a real example from a South London electrical firm.
Google reviews: the tradesperson guide to getting 5 stars
Tradespeople with 50+ Google reviews earn 40% more per job than those with under 10. Here is a simple system to get reviews from every customer automatically.
What to say when a customer ghosts your quote
You send a quote. Nothing. A week goes by. Here are 3 follow-up messages that actually get responses — without sounding desperate or pushy.
IR35 for tradespeople: what you need to know in 2026
Confused about IR35? You are not alone. Here is a plain English guide to what it means for self-employed tradespeople and what you actually need to do.
How to price a job without underselling yourself
Most tradespeople charge too little. Here is a simple framework for pricing any job confidently — including how to present your quote so customers say yes.
The 5 messages every tradesperson sends — and how to write them properly
Quote follow-ups. Payment chasers. Late arrival notices. Review requests. Job completion messages. Here is exactly what to say for each one.
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