Straight-talking advice for the trade

CIS, VAT, pricing and tax, explained the way you’d want a mate in the know to explain them. No jargon, no waffle.

CIS explained: contractor, subcontractor, deductions and reclaims

The Construction Industry Scheme trips up more trades than anything else. Here's how it actually works, in plain English.

The rule that catches builders out the most, explained so your invoices and returns are right.

Busy and still skint? It usually comes down to how jobs are priced. Here's how to fix it.

The everyday costs of being on the tools, and how to make sure you're claiming them.