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Van management in 2026: Vimcar vs Teletrac vs Quartix compared
Honest comparison of Vimcar, Teletrac Navman and Quartix fleet tracking for UK trades in 2026, plus when basic GPS devices beat a monthly subscription.
ServiceM8 + Xero + Make.com: The Zero-Touch Invoice Pipeline
How to connect ServiceM8 and Xero via Make.com to create a fully automated invoice pipeline that sends professional invoices the moment a job is marked complete — no manual data entry.
AI Tools for Tradespeople 2026: The Complete Guide (Free and Paid)
The complete guide to AI tools for UK tradespeople in 2026. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — tested and ranked. Free options, paid upgrades, and exactly how to use them on the job.
The Ultimate n8n Automation Stack for Trades: 7 Workflows That Replace a Full-Time Admin
n8n is the free, self-hosted automation platform that connects ServiceM8, Xero, WhatsApp and Google Calendar into one seamless pipeline. These 7 workflows automate every admin task from new lead to final invoice, saving UK tradespeople 10 or more hours every single week.
Spending £500/Month on Google Ads? Try This Instead
If you're spending £500 a month on Google Ads and struggling to see a return, you're not alone. Here's what UK tradespeople are doing instead to get more leads for less money.