The InvoiceAdept blog.

Practical guides on Making Tax Digital, invoicing, and running a successful trades business, written in plain English, not accountant-speak.

InvoiceAdept vs QuickBooks: invoicing vs accounting for UK trades (2026)

InvoiceAdept vs QuickBooks UK for trades in 2026. Honest comparison of invoicing vs accounting, CIS, WhatsApp, Stripe, and who files MTD to HMRC. Prices checked 29 August 2026.

4 September 202610 min read
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InvoiceAdept vs FreshBooks UK (2026): invoicing for trades, not freelancers

InvoiceAdept vs FreshBooks UK for trades in 2026. Honest comparison of trade invoicing versus freelancer accounting, CIS gap, Lite/Plus client caps, WhatsApp, Stripe fees, and MTD VAT filing versus records. Prices checked 2 September 2026.

4 September 202622 min read
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InvoiceAdept vs Zoho Invoice: which free invoicing app for UK trades?

Honest 2026 comparison of InvoiceAdept and Zoho Invoice for UK trades. Free caps, CIS, WhatsApp send, Stripe fees, and who should pick which.

4 September 202610 min read
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InvoiceAdept vs SumUp Invoices UK (2026): trades, CIS and WhatsApp

Honest InvoiceAdept vs SumUp Invoices for UK trades: unlimited free vs five/month, CIS on Pro+, WhatsApp, card fees, bank locks, MTD records vs filing.

4 September 202618 min read
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InvoicingWindow FitterGlazing

Window fitter invoice template UK (2026): FENSA, CIS and VAT

A practical 2026 invoice template for UK window and door installers: aperture schedules, made-to-measure deposits and cancellation wording, FENSA and Certass self-certification, the Part L, F, K and B numbers customers ask about, CIS on supply-and-fix work, the domestic reverse charge, six worked examples and copy-paste invoice fields.

3 September 202655 min read
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InvoicingKitchen FitterKitchens

Kitchen fitter invoice template UK (2026): units, CIS and VAT

A practical UK kitchen fitter invoice template for 2026 covering units, worktops, appliances, CIS, VAT, deposits, variations and stage payments. Illustrative figures only.

3 September 202623 min read
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InvoicingGlazierWindows

Glazier invoice template UK (2026): windows, re-glaze, CIS & VAT

UK glazier invoice template for 2026: windows and re-glaze, CIS under CISR14100/14220, VAT £90,000, deposits, reverse charge and late payment. Illustrative figures only.

3 September 202622 min read
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InvoicingFlooringLaminate

Flooring invoice template UK (2026): laminate, CIS & VAT

UK flooring invoice template for 2026: laminate/vinyl vs carpet CIS split under CISR14170, VAT £90,000, deposits, reverse charge and late payment. Illustrative figures only.

3 September 202621 min read
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ScaffolderScaffoldingCIS

Scaffolder invoice template UK (2026): hire, CIS & VAT

2 September 202624 min read
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payment reminderslate paymentcash flow

Payment reminders UK (2026): 4-stage sequence, Bank Rate + 8% and templates

UK payment reminder sequence for trades in 2026: four stages, Bank Rate + 8% interest wording, B2B vs consumer, and copy-paste templates. Illustrative figures only.

2 September 202614 min read
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InvoicingGroundworkerGroundworks

Groundworker invoice template UK (2026): foundations, CIS & VAT

UK groundworker invoice template for 2026: foundations, drainage, excavation, CIS under CISR14240, labour vs materials, stage payments and VAT. Illustrative figures only.

2 September 202618 min read
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InvoicingLandscaperGardening

Landscaper invoice template UK (2026): gardens, CIS & VAT

UK landscaper invoice template for 2026: soft vs hard landscaping, CIS under CISR14200, VAT Notice 708, garden stage payments, and copy-paste fields. Illustrative figures only.

2 September 202623 min read
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