Templates
The tradesperson week
A weekly schedule for electricians, plumbers and other trades: jobs from 07:00 on weekdays, quotes and invoices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday morning for planning next week.
Mon
- Jobs on site07:00–13:00
Tue
- Jobs on site07:00–13:00
- Quotes and invoices17:00–18:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Wed
- Jobs on site07:00–13:00
Thu
- Jobs on site07:00–13:00
- Quotes and invoices17:00–18:00
- Gym18:00–19:00
Fri
- Jobs on site07:00–13:00
Sat
- Plan next week09:00–10:00
Sun
The week, day by day
- Monday: 07:00 Jobs on site (6 h)
- Tuesday: 07:00 Jobs on site (6 h), 17:00 Quotes and invoices (1 h), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Wednesday: 07:00 Jobs on site (6 h)
- Thursday: 07:00 Jobs on site (6 h), 17:00 Quotes and invoices (1 h), 18:00 Gym (1 h)
- Friday: 07:00 Jobs on site (6 h)
- Saturday: 09:00 Plan next week (1 h)
Why it works
- Quotes go out within two days, which alone wins jobs.
- Invoices have a fixed slot, so you get paid on time.
- Saturday planning means Monday starts with the materials on the van.
Make it yours
- Busy with emergencies? Keep a morning free for them on one day.
- Do your books at the same time each month: see how to price your work.
Use it
Open the week builder, paste the line below and adjust the times to your life:
Questions
When should tradespeople do their paperwork?
At a fixed time, two evenings a week. Waiting for a quiet day means waiting for ever.
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