Taxtful

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19/06/2026

How I know a tradesman isn’t ready to run a business.

You're quoting jobs based on cost, not profit.

Until you understand your margins, cash flow and the value you bring, you're working hard but making business harder than it needs to be.

The good news? We can help you get on top of all of this and take control of your pricing with our 90-Day Profit Reset.

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17/06/2026

Want to go from tradesman to business owner?

It starts with understanding your numbers.

Too many trades businesses are pricing jobs based on instinct, what competitors charge or what "feels about right". The problem is that guesswork can cost you profit.

When you know your costs, understand your margins and have confidence in your pricing, you can make better decisions for your business.

That's exactly what our 90-Day Profit Reset is designed to help with.

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15/06/2026

How I know a tradesman isn’t ready to run a business.

The diary is full, the phone keeps ringing and the jobs keep coming in.
But they’re still worrying about cash flow, unsure if they’re charging enough.
They’re good at their trade, but they aren’t a business owner.

Most successful business owners know their numbers, their margins and make decisions based on these stats.

The good news? Our 90-Day Profit Reset is designed to help you get on top.

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12/06/2026

Thinking about hiring but worried about the points above?

For many business owners, it's not the cost of hiring that puts them off. It's everything that comes with it.

It can feel like a huge hurdle, especially when you're already busy running the business.

But there's another question worth asking:

What's the cost of not hiring?

How many opportunities are you missing because you don't have the capacity?

How many late nights and weekends are you working because there's nobody to share the workload?

How much longer can you keep doing everything yourself?

The right employee isn't just another expense. They're often the next step in growing your business.

Sound familiar?

We help you understand exactly what hiring will cost, handle the payroll and paperwork and make sure everything is set up correctly from day one.

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10/06/2026

Everyone talks about getting to £1 million turnover.

Fewer people talk about what it takes to get there.

For many trades businesses, the biggest leap isn't winning more work. It's hiring your first employee.

Yes, there are wages, pensions and compliance to think about.

But there's also the opportunity to build a reliable team, increase capacity and stop carrying everything on your own shoulders.

If you've made that jump already, what's one thing you wish you'd known before hiring your first employee?

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08/06/2026

Getting from £500k to £1m turnover sounds exciting right?

But for many businesses, it’s also where growth starts to feel uncomfortable.

The reality is that there's only so much one person can do. Eventually, if you want to take on more work, improve services and grow your business, you need more people.

That's where many business owners get stuck.

They worry about:
Wages
PAYE
Pensions
Holiday pay
Parental leave

and all the other responsibilities that come with employing someone.
And those concerns are valid, but there's another side to the conversation.

What is it costing your business to stay understaffed?

How many opportunities are being turned down because you don't have the capacity? How many evenings and weekends are being spent catching up on work? How much stress is being created by trying to do everything yourself?

A good employee isn't just a cost, they're an investment in your business's ability to grow.

The key is understanding the true cost of employing someone before you make the leap, putting the right systems in place and getting the support you need to stay compliant.

The good thing is, we can help.

We'll help you understand the numbers, handle the payroll, manage the compliance and make sure you can grow with confidence.

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05/06/2026

Trades businesses often obsess over the small things while overlooking the things that can make a real difference.

Missed tax reliefs. Poor CIS management. The wrong vehicle finance decisions.

These aren't exciting conversations, but they can have a huge impact on your bottom line.

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03/06/2026

Construction workers driving site to site could now keep more money in their pocket.

The HMRC mileage allowance is increasing from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 miles driven for work.

That’s an extra:

- £100 tax free for every extra 1,000 miles driven
- Up to £1,000 tax free a year if you drive 10,000 business miles

If you’re using your own van or car travelling between jobs, sites or clients, this is a big one.

And remember:
This is for business travel, not commuting to your normal workplace.
If your employer pays less than 55p, you may be able to claim tax relief on the difference.
Self-employed? This applies to you too.

For once, a change that might actually help hardworking trades and construction workers feeling the squeeze on fuel and running costs.

01/06/2026

Trades businesses spend hours stressing over the small stuff.

A delayed payment, a broken tool or a job running over schedule.

Meanwhile, thousands of pounds can be slipping through the cracks because nobody is looking at the bigger picture.

We regularly see businesses:
• Missing tax relief they're entitled to
• Getting CIS wrong
• Leasing vehicles when there may be more tax-efficient options available
• Recording assets incorrectly, making the business look weaker than it really is

The frustrating part is most business owners don't even know it's happening.

Tax isn't just about staying compliant. It's about making sure your business keeps as much of its hard-earned money as possible and presents itself in the strongest position.

If you're not sure whether you're missing opportunities, it's worth taking a closer look.

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29/05/2026

Most trades businesses don’t realise this until it’s too late.

CIS and domestic reverse charge VAT isn’t “just admin”, it’s where small mistakes quietly build up until HMRC or your subcontractors come knocking.

Wrong deductions.
Materials included when they shouldn’t be.
Or subcontractors not properly verified at all.

Individually, it doesn’t feel like much.
At year end? It turns into missing rebates, penalties and conversations you really don’t want to be having.

And then there’s the deadline on the 19th each month - miss it and it’s an automatic £100 fine.

This is exactly the kind of admin that quietly drains time, money and focus from actually running your jobs.

If any of this feels familiar, it’s worth getting it checked properly before it becomes a year-end problem, get in touch - https://links.oompf.global/widget/booking/TdokGrCVkT0oPbuoXLyr

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