The InvoiceAdept blog.
Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.
How to keep expenses as a sole trader: a simple system that works
Good expense records save you money and keep HMRC happy. This guide shows sole traders how to track business expenses simply and effectively in 2026, with or without a spreadsheet.
How to start a window fitting business in the UK
Thinking of starting a window fitting business in the UK? This guide covers qualifications, tools, pricing, insurance, and how to find your first customers.
EV charger invoice template UK (2026): wallbox, CIS, VAT and stage payments
EV charger invoice template UK for wallbox and workplace installs - CIS, VAT (not 708/6 ESM), deposits, stages and examples.
Solar panel invoice template UK (2026): MCS, CIS, VAT and stage payments
Solar panel invoice template UK for MCS-registered PV installs - CIS, VAT Notice 708/6, deposits, stages and householder vs contractor examples.
Resin driveway invoice template UK (2026): bound vs bonded, CIS and VAT
Resin driveway invoice template UK for bound vs bonded drives - CIS, VAT, deposits, UV binder and householder vs contractor examples.
Block paving invoice template UK (2026): permeable drives, CIS and VAT
Block paving invoice template UK for concrete, clay and permeable drives – CIS, VAT, deposits, stages and householder vs contractor examples.
Retentions in UK construction (2026): how they work, HGCRA rights and release
UK construction retentions work in 2026: typical hold-backs, PC/DLP release, HGCRA payment rights, insolvency risk and how to invoice release.
Heat pump invoice template UK (2026): ASHP, CIS and VAT
Heat pump invoice template UK for ASHP/GSHP installs — CIS, VAT Notice 708/6, deposits and householder vs contractor examples.
Decking invoice template UK (2026): timber, CIS and VAT
Decking invoice template UK for timber and composite decks - CIS, VAT, deposits and householder vs contractor examples.
Basement conversion invoice template UK (2026): CIS, VAT and stages
Basement conversion invoice template UK for dig-out, cellar fit-out and Type A/B/C - CIS, VAT, deposits and stages.
Patio invoice template UK (2026): paving, CIS and VAT
Patio invoice template UK for rear, front, porcelain, sandstone and brick paving - CIS, VAT, deposits and householder vs contractor examples.
Orangery invoice template UK (2026): roof lantern, CIS and VAT
Orangery invoice template UK for brick-base lantern packages, CIS, VAT, deposits and householder vs contractor examples.
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