Invoice Mate blog
Guides for getting invoiced and getting paid
Short, practical articles for UK sole traders and tradespeople — hours, materials, invoices and the admin around them.
Invoicing basics
Time tracking
Getting paid
Materials
Sole traders
How to invoice as a sole trader
What a sole trader invoice needs on it, when to send it, and how to stop it sliding to Friday night.
Sole tradersGetting paid
What to record on the job so the invoice writes itself
Hours, rates and materials: the three things worth noting before you leave the drive.
HoursMaterials
Getting paid faster: five habits that cut the wait
Clear payment terms, complete lines and a prompt send — small habits that shorten the gap between job and payment.
Cash flowSole traders
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