Raising CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) invoices in Xero doesn’t have to feel like you’re lost at sea. In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how to create and send CIS-compliant invoices in Xero—clearly, calmly, and without the jargon. Whether you’re just getting started or want to double-check your process, this guide is here to help you meet the wave with confidence. ⏱️ What you’ll learn: How to set up CIS in Xero How to raise a CIS invoice correctly Tips to avoid common mistakes This is for you if: You’re a small business owner or subcontractor in the UK construction industry You want to stay compliant and get paid faster You’re ready to take control of your numbers and ride the wave of business ownership 🌊 Subscribe for more practical, no-nonsense bookkeeping tips 🌊 Like the video if it helped 🌊 Drop your questions in the comments—I’m here to help!

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What should you do if you have received money from a customer before you have raised an invoice? @libbywalklett4641 from The Ethical Bookkeeper joined me for an icy swim and we discuss this question. So this week's video is a bit different... Getting into cold water is all about mindset. You have to face your fear head on and get out of your comfort zone. Libby even decided at the last minute to ditch the wetsuit. It was bitterly cold! Just to give you an idea, cold tap water is about 8 or 9 degrees, so at 5 degrees, the sea is equivalent to an ice bath. As always, this week's video is based on a client question. Posting transactions to your accounts software is really important if you want accurate accounts and it's much better to ask and get it right first time, than wait for us to have to try to unravel everything later on! So who's joining me for next week's video? Are you up for the challenge? 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 🌊 I help business owners reconnect with the joy in business. Follow me for more tips on how to get those accounts in order. The Adventure Starts Here! Did you know you can find the full library of Bookkeeping Tips from the Beach videos on our You Tube channel?

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