Business Growth Guide

Step-by-step guides to growing your window fitting company from startup to success

Operations & Finance

Here's our collection of information to help you with operations & finance in your business.

How to go paperless as a window fitter

Somewhere in your office there's a filing cabinet. Or a box. Or a stack of folders that started organised and isn't anymore. It contains survey forms…

Jan. 16, 2026

Window fitting app: what to look for and why it matters

If you're searching for a window fitting app, you've probably already tried running things from WhatsApp, spreadsheets, or memory. It worked for a wh…

Jan. 11, 2026

Digital survey forms for window fitters: why paper is costing you

The clipboard survey form has been standard in window fitting for decades. Print a stack, hand them to your fitters, collect them at the end of the d…

Jan. 10, 2026

How to organise a window fitting business

You didn't start a window fitting business because you love admin. You started it because you're good at fitting windows and serving customers. But s…

Jan. 9, 2026

Window fitting job management spreadsheet: when to use one and when to move on

If you're searching for a job management spreadsheet, you're in one of two places: either you're just starting out and want something simple, or your…

Jan. 7, 2026

How to track window fitting jobs properly

You know how many jobs you've got on at the moment. Roughly. You could name most of them if someone asked. But could you say, right now, which ones a…

Jan. 5, 2026

Before, during, after: why organised job photos win you more work

Every window fitter knows they should take photos. Most do, at least some of the time. But here's what separates the companies that win work from pho…

Jan. 2, 2026

The hidden cost of running your fitting business from WhatsApp

It starts innocently enough. A customer texts you on WhatsApp because it's easier than calling. You reply. They send photos of their existing windows…

Dec. 31, 2025

Best software for window fitting businesses

A 2024 trade survey found that four in ten UK installers now use at least one digital tool purely “to save time on admin for business growth,” while …

July 26, 2025

Understanding CIS: A Guide for Installers

Navigating the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) can feel daunting when you’re juggling installation work, supplier orders, and the demands of clien…

Jan. 25, 2025

Why Window Fitting Companies Lose Money On Jobs

Even experienced window fitting companies can see profits slip away if certain operational gaps go unchecked. As business-minded professionals, you k…

Jan. 22, 2025

How the Best Window Fitting Companies Stay Profitable

Profitability in window fitting isn’t just about charging higher prices or chasing bigger jobs. The most successful firms combine efficient operation…

Jan. 6, 2025

Gearing up for 2025: Setting your window fitting business on a winning path

As the window fitting industry heads toward 2025, market fluctuations and evolving customer demands will continue to shape your operational playbook.…

Jan. 1, 2025

Managing Emergency Callouts: Best Practices for Window Fitters

Unexpected breakages, storm damage, or security concerns can necessitate urgent window repairs—often at inconvenient times. Handling these emergency …

Dec. 24, 2024

Effective Project Management For Window Fitters

In the window fitting business, success often hinges on how smoothly you manage your projects. Missed appointments, miscommunication, or misplaced ma…

Dec. 20, 2024

Time-Management Hacks Every Home Improvement Pro Should Know

Time is money—especially in the home improvement world. Too often, we find ourselves juggling multiple jobs, paperwork, and phone calls all at once. …

Dec. 13, 2024

Cutting Through the Chaos: How Software Can Simplify Your Window Fitting Business

Running a window fitting business can feel like juggling too many tasks at once. You’ve got materials to order, schedules to coordinate, staff to man…

Dec. 12, 2024

Improve Your Margins: Practical Tips for a More Profitable Window Fitting Business

Running a window fitting company can be a rewarding endeavour, but it’s not always easy to keep the books in the black.Between rising material costs,…

Dec. 10, 2024