Engineered for Travel Buffers and Split Payments
Every feature in TradeSlot is purposefully designed around the physical realities of mobile tradespeople operating in busy UK zones.
Automated 30-Minute Travel Buffer Scheduling
Standard calendar tools book jobs back-to-back. When an appointment runs over or traffic hits, the entire day collapses into delayed arrivals. TradeSlot injects a mandatory 30-minute travel buffer after every single booking.
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Customers expect to message trades via WhatsApp while browsing on mobile or use an instant chat widget on the website. TradeSlot normalises both streams into a single booking engine so your calendar never fragments.
Stripe Connect Express Split Payouts
No invoicing headaches or chasing unpaid bank transfers. When a customer confirms a slot, payment is captured via Stripe. The flat £15 platform application fee is retained, and the remainder is routed instantly to the trader.
Daily Operating Zone and Geofencing
Traders don't want to spend 3 hours driving across counties for a 45-minute job. Each morning, a trader sets their active daily work area or postcode cluster. Inbound bookings outside the zone can be filtered or flagged.