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Guides for South African trades

Practical, no-fluff advice on quoting, invoicing, VAT and getting paid, written for electricians, plumbers, builders and every trade running a business off a bakkie.

Case study

Why Quoting Fast Wins More Jobs

The tradesman who quotes first usually wins. Why quoting and invoicing on the spot wins more work and gets you paid faster.

For electricians

How to Quote for an Electrical Job in South Africa

What to include, how to price labour and materials, VAT, deposits, plus a free quoting checklist.

Money & tax

VAT for Tradesmen in South Africa: A Simple Guide

When you must register, the 15% rate, output vs input VAT, VAT201 returns, and valid tax invoices.

Getting paid

Quote vs Invoice vs Pro Forma: What SA Tradies Need to Know

What each document means, when to send it, and the natural flow from quote to payment.