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Stack

Software stack for Trades

Electrical, plumbing, heating, and property maintenance businesses need quoting, scheduling, and clean books.

Industry pain points

  • Chasing payments after jobs
  • Splitting materials vs labour
  • Scheduling conflicts and no-shows

Recommended stack (starting point)

Estimated monthly software spend (indicative): £80–£180

  • Xero

    Cloud accounting built for UK small businesses with strong integrations and accountant familiarity.

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  • Moorepay

    UK payroll and HR services from a known payroll provider—suited to employers who want supported runs.

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  • Pipedrive

    Sales-first CRM built around pipelines, activities, and follow-ups.

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  • Square

    Payments, POS hardware, and tools that suit face-to-face UK businesses.

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Best accounting software

Xero — strong UK integrations and familiar to accountants.

Best payroll software

Moorepay — supported UK payroll as you take on staff and rotas.

Best CRM / booking / POS (where relevant)

Pipedrive for quotes and follow-ups; Square for onsite payments.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using personal accounts for business spend
  • Ignoring CIS where relevant
  • No show-upfront deposit policy

FAQs

Do trades businesses need a CRM?
If you quote often and lose track of follow-ups, a lightweight CRM usually pays for itself.