Pocket Invoice Academy

Practical answers for your next business decision

Choose a name, price a job, compare materials or organise payment records. Start with the question you have now, then use the examples and resources to take the next step.

Starting and marketing a service business

Electrical company name ideas

Compare service-focused and brand-led names, then check registration, trademarks and customer understanding.

Construction company name ideas

Find a name that suits your work today and allows room for the services you may add.

Starting a roofing business

Plan services, startup spending, working capital and the records needed for your first job.

Appliance repair marketing

Build useful service pages, collect qualified enquiries and follow up with customers.

Local SEO for pest control

Explain the pests and areas you serve, improve business information and track relevant enquiries.

Business review sites and local directories

Choose where to list your service business, follow each platform's review rules and track enquiries.

Writing a price increase letter

Use an editable notice, show what changes and check existing quotes and service agreements.

Buying materials, tools and trade training

Lowe’s vs Home Depot for a job

Compare the complete materials list, availability, pickup, delivery and returns rather than one advertised price.

How much paint should you buy?

Work from painted area, coats and product coverage, then separate primer and finish quantities.

Woodworking starter tools

Choose measuring, cutting and assembly tools for the actual projects you plan to make.

HVAC starter tools

Match purchases to your assigned work and check what the employer already supplies.

Trade training and certification

Distinguish course completion, apprenticeship, certification and permission to perform regulated work.

Trade pay vs service rates

Read U.S. wage data correctly and calculate the costs behind a customer’s hourly service price.

Price and document work in your industry

Use the measurements, service units and job conditions that affect the work you provide.