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The bits nobody explains properly

CIS, reverse charge VAT, retention, day rates and margins. Written in plain English by someone who deals with this stuff on live jobs.

What the deduction actually is, which rate applies, why it only comes off labour, and how you get it back.

When it applies, who's an end user, and exactly what has to go on your invoice.

Typical percentages, when each half is due back, and how to chase it without falling out with anyone.

The maths behind a day rate that actually covers your overheads and the days you can't bill.

Adding 20% to your costs doesn't give you a 20% margin. Here's the difference in pounds.

Templates that do the sums for you.

Quotes, invoices with CIS, job costing, subbie payments and more. All 9 for £39.