The Invoice Hero Blog

Invoicing tips, tax guides, and resources for UK trades and contractors.

How to Invoice for Materials and Labour Separately (UK Guide)
Business Tips

How to Invoice for Materials and Labour Separately (UK Guide)

Learn how UK tradespeople can itemise labour and materials on an invoice, explain markups clearly and avoid payment disputes. See how Invoice Hero makes it easier.

05 Oct 20266 min read
How to Chase Unpaid Invoices (Without Being Awkward)
Business Tips

How to Chase Unpaid Invoices (Without Being Awkward)

Learn how to chase unpaid invoices politely and professionally. A practical UK guide for tradespeople, contractors and sole traders dealing with late payments.

28 Sep 20267 min read
InvoiceHero vs Xero: The Simple Alternative for UK Trades
Comparisons

InvoiceHero vs Xero: The Simple Alternative for UK Trades

Comparing InvoiceHero and Xero for UK tradespeople? See which tool is better for invoices, payments, expenses and everyday admin for contractors and sole traders.

28 Sep 20268 min read
7 Common Invoice Mistakes UK Tradesmen Make (And How to Fix Them)
Invoicing Tips

7 Common Invoice Mistakes UK Tradesmen Make (And How to Fix Them)

Avoid late payments and invoice disputes. Learn seven common invoice mistakes UK tradesmen make, plus simple ways to fix them.

28 Sep 20267 min read
Free Builder Invoice Template UK (Download)
Templates

Free Builder Invoice Template UK (Download)

Download a free builder invoice template for the UK. See what to include, how to itemise labour and materials, and how to get paid faster.

24 Sep 20265 min read
Self Assessment Deadline Guide for UK Tradespeople
Tax & Business Tips

Self Assessment Deadline Guide for UK Tradespeople

A plain-English Self Assessment deadline guide for UK tradespeople, contractors and sole traders. Learn what to file, what to pay and how to avoid HMRC penalties.

11 Sep 20268 min read
How to Track Business Expenses as a UK Sole Trader
Tax & Business Tips

How to Track Business Expenses as a UK Sole Trader

Learn how to track business expenses as a UK sole trader, what costs you can claim, what records to keep and how to avoid common mistakes at Self Assessment time.

07 Sep 20267 min read
Making Tax Digital for Trades: What You Need to Know
Tax

Making Tax Digital for Trades: What You Need to Know

A practical UK guide to Making Tax Digital for tradespeople. Learn who is affected, when deadlines kick in, what records to keep digitally, how quarterly reporting works and how to prepare.

27 Aug 20267 min read
New to CIS? A Complete Guide for Subcontractors in the UK Construction Industry
Tax

New to CIS? A Complete Guide for Subcontractors in the UK Construction Industry

Just starting out as a CIS subcontractor? This plain-English guide explains how the Construction Industry Scheme works, how deductions work, and how to stay on top of your tax.

27 Aug 20268 min read

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