True Trade Guide

For U.S. trade business owners

Software and website advice for trade businesses, with real sources.

Plain-language guides for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, auto and other service businesses: Google Business Profile, websites, reviews, job software and IRS records, so you can pick a better tool, or confirm the one you have is already fine.

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Official sources first, your state second

  1. We start with official pages. Google’s own help pages, the IRS, the FTC, the SBA and state licensing boards. Every guide lists its sources with the date we checked them.
  2. State rules are labeled. Licensing, advertising and tax rules differ by state. When we mention one, we name the state and remind you to check your own.
  3. Tested, or clearly labeled. We only call something a review after using it ourselves. Everything else is a checklist or the maker’s own claim, labeled and dated.

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General information only, not professional, tax or legal advice. Platform policies, tax rules, licensing rules and software prices change and can vary by state: check the official source, and talk to a tax professional or attorney about your own situation.