Resources
Everything you need to run a tighter trade business.
Straight-talking guides on winning work, pricing, getting paid and keeping on top of tax — plus help with Mortar whenever you need it.
Guides
Learn the business side of the trade.
How to get more Google reviews without it being awkward
When to ask, what to say, and how to make it a two-tap job for your customer.
How to price a job: day rates, materials and margin
A simple way to work out what to charge so every job actually pays.
How to write an invoice that gets paid on time
What a proper invoice needs, payment terms that work, and making it easy to pay.
Local SEO for tradespeople
How to show up when someone searches “plumber near me” in the towns you cover.
Quote or estimate: what’s the difference?
Which one to send, what each commits you to, and how to word them.
Chasing late payment: a polite, firm template
A three-step reminder sequence you can copy, from friendly nudge to final notice.
Receipts and expenses: keeping records that work
What to keep, how long for, and how to stop the shoebox of receipts.
Taking on your first employee or subcontractor
The paperwork, the costs and the questions to ask before you hire.
What to put on a trade website
The pages, photos and details that turn a visitor into an enquiry.
Running a tighter week: the Monday 15-minute plan
One short routine to keep jobs, quotes and money on track.
How to follow up a quote without being pushy
When to chase, what to say, and when to let it go.
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