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.
The tradesman who quotes first usually wins. Why quoting and invoicing on the spot wins more work and gets you paid faster.
For electriciansWhat to include, how to price labour and materials, VAT, deposits, plus a free quoting checklist.
Money & taxWhen you must register, the 15% rate, output vs input VAT, VAT201 returns, and valid tax invoices.
Getting paidWhat each document means, when to send it, and the natural flow from quote to payment.
Money & taxThe exact details SARS requires on a valid tax invoice, for full and abridged invoices, plus a clear checklist.
Getting paidA calm, professional ladder from a friendly reminder to a final demand, so overdue invoices get paid.
Money & taxThe R1 million compulsory threshold, voluntary registration from R50,000, and whether to register early.
Getting paidHow much to ask for, when to take it, and how to word it so you stop financing your customers' materials.
Quick calculators and templates — work out VAT, price a job, or grab an invoice layout.
Add 15% VAT to a price, or work out the VAT inside a VAT-inclusive amount. Instant, no signup.
CalculatorTurn your cost into a selling price with the markup you want, and see your real profit margin.
TemplateWhat a proper SA invoice needs, a clean layout to copy, and the faster way to do it from your phone.