How to Build a Plumbing & Heating Business You Don’t Work In — The Real Story Behind the 8 Steps
You’ve probably seen it. A post doing the rounds on social media — “How to Build a Business You Don’t Work In” — eight tidy little steps, bold text, probably a dramatic background. It gets shared thousands of times and for good reason: it speaks to something that every plumber, gas engineer, and heating contractor […]
Finding Good Engineers: A Practical Guide for Heating Businesses
If you run a heating business, there’s a good chance this question keeps you up at night: where do I find good engineers?It’s one of the most common frustrations I hear from heating business owners. You post on Indeed, you wait, you get a handful of CVs that go nowhere, and then you’re back to […]
Maximizing Profit with Optimal Pricing Strategies for Plumbing and Heating Businesses
Pricing & Profitability By Together We Count · 2 min read · For UK trade business owners Optimizing Your Plumbing Business: Pricing Strategies and Systems Pricing Strategies and Systems for Optimal Growth in the UK Plumbing Industry To thrive in the competitive plumbing industry, it’s essential to have a solid pricing strategy that not only […]
Why Late Payments Are Silently Killing Your Plumbing Business — And What to Do About It
You’ve done the job. The customer was happy. You left the site tidy, the boiler is running, the bathroom looks great. You sent the invoice the same evening. And then you waited. A week goes by. Then two. You send a polite follow-up. Another week passes. You chase again. By the time the money finally […]
Why Every Plumbing and Heating Business Needs a Credit Control Policy (And What It Should Look Like)
Description: If you run a plumbing or heating business and you’re still chasing invoices without a proper system, this guide is for you. Learn what a credit control policy is, what it should include, and how to build one that actually gets you paid. Let me paint you a picture. You’ve just finished a two-day […]
HMRC Business Travel Expenses: What Every Plumbing and Heating Business Owner Needs to Know
Every pound counts in a plumbing or heating business. So if you’re not claiming every legitimate travel expense you’re entitled to, you’re leaving money on the table every single week. But here’s the thing: HMRC’s rules on business travel expenses are one of the most misunderstood areas in the trades. Get it wrong, and you’re […]
The UK Tax Year Ends in Three Weeks — What Every Plumbing Business Owner Needs to Do Right Now
Three weeks from now, the UK tax year closes. For most plumbing and heating business owners, that date — 5 April 2026 — passes without much thought. And that’s a problem. Because the weeks between now and the end of the tax year are some of the most financially significant of your entire business calendar. […]
Why Your Plumbing Business Could Be Turning Over £100,000 and Still Leaving You Broke
The number on your invoices looks good. You’ve had a busy year. Work has been consistent. And yet, at the end of every month, you find yourself wondering where the money went. Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and you’re not failing. You’re just making the same pricing and margin mistake that catches out almost […]
What Is AI Bookkeeping? A Plain English Guide for Plumbing & Heating Businesses
You’ve probably heard people banging on about AI lately. It’s everywhere — from the news to social media to your accountant’s newsletter. But when someone says “AI bookkeeping,” what does that actually mean for someone running a plumbing or heating business? Let me explain, because it’s a lot simpler than it sounds — and it […]
Late VAT Registration and the Flat Rate Scheme — This Could Cost You More Than You Think
Most business owners in the trades think VAT is straightforward. Register, charge it, pay it. Job done. But what happens when you haven’t registered on time? That’s where things get very uncomfortable, very quickly. So, let’s dive into this. If your business has crossed the VAT threshold but you haven’t registered, or you’ve registered late, […]