The YourTradeBase Blog

Whether you’re new to the game or someone who has seen everything creating builders invoices can still be confusing. So we’ve put together a simple list for you to know exactly what you need to put on your builders invoices. Some are what we think you SHOULD include, and some are what you MUST include! [...]

Continuing our guest blog series, Doubly Glazing Blogger is asking if advertising in the Yellow Pages is any use any more. To Stay In Yellow Pages Or Not Stay In Yellow Pages?  That is the question. It is directory book advertising renewal time and I am seriously doubting the impact that these books, such as [...]

Competition is tough these days. And you have to be more savvy now than ever to create a good reputation for your company. So here are our top 5 tips to create a more professional looking invoice that will help you build a good reputation, and turn your company into a well oiled machine! 1. [...]

YourTradeBase is a company created by a tradesman for tradesmen. So we’re always happy to hear feedback from our users, whether it’s good or bad, so we can improve YourTradeBase to work even better for our users. Here is one of our users – Robert Homer, who works as a fascia and soffit installer, giving [...]

Spring has finally seemed to arrive! So to help add a bigger smile to your face this Friday, here is a bit of fun to get you through the last day of the week!   Have a great weekend!

When it comes to VAT, invoices can get a little confusing. So we’ve made it easy for you with the 5 thing you NEED to include if you’re VAT registered and invoicing a customer –   The amount of VAT on each line of the invoice and the VAT rate charge OR  The total amount of [...]

Customising, sending, and printing your paperwork. Looking professional can help every Tradesman win more work. It gives the customer much more confidence in you if paperwork looks professional giving you an edge over your competitors, as well as giving you pride in your work. YourTradeBase is not only designed to help you organise your jobs [...]

This is the second in our guest blog series. This week Tom Key rom DirectHeatingSupplies gives his recommendations for all you plumbers and heating specialists out there for choosing the right radiator for your customers. Radical Radiator Efficiency Levels With heating bills soaring and more awareness being raised about the environmental impact of energy wastage, [...]