Self-employed trades operations
Job tracking, quotes, cash flow, and weekly numbers for self-employed plumbers, electricians, painters, handymen, and crews of one to five — grow without hiring an office first.
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bands
Clear scope, working output, clean handover.
Sole trader plumber · Birmingham
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bandsBefore
Twelve open quotes in WhatsApp; invoicing Sunday nights only.
Fix
Mobile quote board + same-day invoice nudge after job complete.
Outcome
Two extra jobs/month from follow-ups; evenings back.
Electrician · 1 van + apprentice
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bandsBefore
No idea which job types paid best.
Fix
Job log with hours and materials — margin view after 6 weeks.
Outcome
Dropped low-margin call-outs; day rate up.
Painter & decorator · self-employed
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bandsBefore
Materials bought on personal card — tax time nightmare.
Fix
Per-job materials log + photo checklist for client sign-off.
Outcome
Tax prep halved; client disputes gone.
Handyman growing to 3 jobs/week → full week
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bandsBefore
Could not see capacity or cash month to month.
Fix
Weekly booked vs available hours + cash summary from bank feed.
Outcome
Hired first subcontractor with confidence — knew the numbers.
Carpenter · side hustle to full-time
Sole-trader ops · growth dashboard — clear price bandsBefore
Leads only from word of mouth — no follow-up system.
Fix
Enquiry tracker + 48h quote follow-up automations.
Outcome
Went full-time in 4 months with pipeline visibility.
Quick intake
Tell us how you track jobs and money today. We will scope one build that saves you evenings.
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