Real-world insight for glazing business owners
Written by Simon Jarman, Founder/CEO of Clever Bean Accounting.
These articles aren’t generic accounting content. They’re written from three decades inside the glazing industry, covering the numbers, decisions, and profit leaks that actually affect your business.
You’ve Hit £1m and You’re Stuck – Here’s Why.
Many window and door installation businesses plateau around the million-pound turnover mark and stay there. It is not a coincidence. There is a specific reason - and a specific fix. There is a...
Where Did the Profit Go? Why small business performance matters more than ever
At the 2025 Glazing Summit, I spoke about a problem that affects every business in our industry - whether you are a system house, a fabricator, a glass processor or an installer. The problem? ...
Getting Fitter Pay Right: Balancing Productivity, Quality and Cost Control
Installers are the face of your business. The last company representative the customer sees. The one they spend the most time with and the one they associate with your brand. So, it’s remarkable how...
Storm Warning: What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Glazing Business – and How to Come Through It Stronger
The glazing industry had already had a slow start to 2026 before the conflict with Iran began. Business was ticking over, but consumer confidence was soft, order books were thinner than most would...
The Real Cost of Underpricing: How to Recover and Protect Your Business
In the window and door industry, pricing is one of the most important decisions a business owner makes. However, too many companies fall into the trap of underpricing - often without realising it -...
Understanding the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): A Guide for Installers
If you’re providing fitting services in the window and door industry, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) almost certainly applies to your business. If you think it doesn’t, there’s a strong...
Are You Measuring Your Business Performance by Checking Your Bank Balance?
Several times in the last few months, I've come across a situation where a small window and door company has no accounting records. OK, not ZERO - there were bank statements and sales invoices. But...
Unlocking Success: Essential Non-Financial KPIs for Sales & Marketing in Installation Businesses
The Importance of Non-Financial KPIs In the world of window and door installation, the well-known adage "If you can't measure it, you can't manage it" holds more truth than ever. While financial...
You’re Not Fred: Why Business Structure Matters for Installers
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Nobody Tells You This Stuff: The Hidden Rules of Running a Limited Company
If you're reading this, you're probably a director or owner of a window and door installation company. Maybe you started out as a brilliant fitter, a natural salesperson, or an ambitious...