How-to guides for glazing businesses

Short, practical guides for the tasks that come up most when you’re running a window, door, or glazing business. From Xero and cloud accounting to Companies House filings and day-to-day compliance – each guide includes a step-by-step walkthrough and a video tutorial where available.

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How to Raise a Sales Invoice in Xero

How to Raise a Sales Invoice in Xero

How to Raise a Sales Invoice in Xero Creating and sending invoices in Xero is quick and efficient once you know where to look. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to raise a sales invoice, customise it, and send it directly to your customer. đŸŽ„ Watch the step-by-step...

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How to Set Up Email Auto-Forwarding in Outlook

How to Set Up Email Auto-Forwarding in Outlook

How to Set Up Email Auto-Forwarding in Outlook Setting up auto-forwarding ensures your receipts, invoices, and statements flow directly to Apron/Hubdoc, saving you time and helping us process your accounts faster. Follow the steps below, or watch the full tutorial. đŸŽ„...

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How to Pull a Balance Sheet & Change Reporting Dates in Xero

How to Pull a Balance Sheet & Change Reporting Dates in Xero

How to Pull a Balance Sheet & Change Reporting Dates in Xero Accessing your Balance Sheet in Xero is quick and simple once you know where to look. Follow the steps below—or watch our tutorial video, to view your financial position and adjust the reporting dates. đŸŽ„...

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How to Link a Bank Feed in Xero

How to Link a Bank Feed in Xero

How to Link a Bank Feed in Xero Connecting your bank feed in Xero allows your transactions to flow in automatically, saving time and improving accuracy. Follow the steps below or watch the full video tutorial for guidance. đŸŽ„ Watch the step-by-step video guide...

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How to Create an Invoice Template in Xero

How to Create an Invoice Template in Xero

How to Create an Invoice Template in Xero  Customising your invoice template in Xero ensures your invoices look professional, on-brand, and VAT-compliant. Follow the steps below (or watch the full tutorial video) to set up your template. đŸŽ„ Watch the step-by-step video...

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How to Create a New Contact in Xero

How to Create a New Contact in Xero

How to Create a New Contact in Xero  Keeping your contacts tidy in Xero makes invoicing, quoting and tracking financial activity much easier. Whether you’re adding a new customer, supplier, or trading partner, the process is quick and beginner-friendly. Below is a...

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How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House

How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House

How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House Starting 18 November 2025, identity verification becomes a legal requirement for anyone who sets up, runs, owns, or controls a company in the UK. This process is part of Companies House’s new rules to make company...

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