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Why Clearwork Might Be Exactly What Your Trade Business Needs

Why Clearwork Might Be Exactly What Your Trade Business Needs

November 29, 2025

A straight-talking invitation for UK trades who are tired of WhatsApp chaos, late invoices, and admin overload — and want a cleaner, easier way to run their day.

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How to Turn Happy Customers Into Repeat Work (The Trades Guide)

How to Turn Happy Customers Into Repeat Work (The Trades Guide)

November 27, 2025

A practical, straight-talking guide that shows UK trades how to turn satisfied customers into repeat work, referrals, and long-term income.

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UK Trade Labour Rates 2025: The Complete Pricing Guide for Sparkies, Plumbers, Handymen & More

UK Trade Labour Rates 2025: The Complete Pricing Guide for Sparkies, Plumbers, Handymen & More

November 23, 2025

A fully updated breakdown of UK trade labour rates for 2025, including call-out fees, hourly rates, weekend pricing, emergency rates, and what customers actually expect to pay.

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The Essential Job Checklist Every Trade Should Use

The Essential Job Checklist Every Trade Should Use

November 19, 2025

A simple, no-nonsense checklist for sparkies, plumbers, handymen, roofers, and all UK trades to make sure every job is done properly — and nothing gets forgotten.

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How to Price Small Jobs Properly (Without Undervaluing Your Work)

How to Price Small Jobs Properly (Without Undervaluing Your Work)

November 16, 2025

A practical, straight-talking guide for UK trades who want to price small jobs properly, stop undercharging, and make sure every job actually pays.

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WhatsApp Isn't a Job Management System

WhatsApp Isn't a Job Management System

November 13, 2025

Most trades run their business out of WhatsApp — and that’s exactly why jobs, photos, and money keep slipping through the cracks.

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How Trades Lose Money Without Realising (And How to Stop It)

How Trades Lose Money Without Realising (And How to Stop It)

November 11, 2025

Most trades lose money without noticing. Here’s the honest breakdown of where it goes and how to stop it slipping through the cracks.

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The Simple Way to Keep Contracting Business Organised

The Simple Way to Keep Contracting Business Organised

November 5, 2025

A no-nonsense guide for trades who want to keep on top of jobs, photos, customers, and invoices without drowning in admin.

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Why We Built Clearwork

Why We Built Clearwork

November 1, 2025

A simple, honest explanation of why two developers built Clearwork for real trades who are fed up with paperwork, WhatsApp chaos, and losing money on jobs.

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