Running your business

Pricing, customers, cash flow and insurance — guides for any trade.

How to Handle a Client Who Wants to Negotiate Your Price

Being asked to lower your price is not an insult — but how you respond affects both this job and how you are treated on the next one.

19 May 2026 · 5 min read

How to Write a Scope of Work That Prevents Disputes

Most price disputes trace back to an unclear scope, not a dishonest customer. A practical guide to writing scope that protects both sides.

16 May 2026 · 5 min read

Do You Need Insurance as a Solo Tradesperson?

A plain-language look at the insurance solo tradespeople are usually asked about — what it covers, and how to think about whether you need it.

13 May 2026 · 5 min read

Seasonal Cash-Flow Planning for Tradespeople

Trade work is rarely evenly spread across the year. A practical guide to planning cash flow around your slow months, not just your busy ones.

10 May 2026 · 5 min read

How to Get More Repeat Customers as a Tradesperson

Winning a new customer costs far more than keeping one. Practical ways solo tradespeople can turn one-off jobs into repeat business.

7 May 2026 · 5 min read

A Busy-Season Checklist for Tradespeople

A short checklist to get ready before your busiest months hit — pricing, scheduling, cash flow, and keeping customers happy under pressure.

4 May 2026 · 5 min read

How to Start a Trade Business as a Sole Trader

The practical first steps for going self-employed as a tradesperson — registering, separating your money, pricing your first jobs, and looking professional from day one.

1 May 2026 · 6 min read

Starting out in your trade

First steps for going self-employed, trade by trade.

Running a trade or freelance business