Shim Book

Side work, levelled in thin wedges

A weekly shim of records

Ten minutes on a fixed day keeps payments, costs and set-aside visible so the week stays level.

Without a record, you cannot see which side of the joint has dropped.

ColumnWhy
Date and clientShows concentration of load
PaymentTotal side income
CostsSome may be deductible under local rules
Set-asideShows whether the reserve is keeping up

Update the sheet weekly. Then decide if the next job needs a later date instead of a thicker pile.

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