Author: jiffytrade
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The Ultimate Admin Guide for Sole Traders in the UK (2026 Edition)
Starting a business as a sole trader in the UK is relatively simple. Staying organised as you grow is not. Most small business stress doesn’t come…
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Setup / SystemsWhy Staying Organised (and Keeping Digital Records) Actually Saves You Time
Most people think staying organised is just about accounting, taxes, or keeping HMRC happy. And yes — it does help with all of that. But the…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Write a Winning Business Proposal (And Win More Job Contracts)
If you regularly send proposals but don’t always hear back, the issue is rarely your pricing. More often, it’s how the work is presented. A proposal…
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Setup / SystemsWhy Smart Payment Links Are a Game-Changer for Your Invoices
If you’re running a small business, freelancer setup, or side hustle, getting paid quickly and reliably is just as important as doing great work. Yet, one…
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Growth / PerformanceThe Hidden Cost of Poor Business Organisation
Running a small business involves more than just completing the work itself. Quotes must be written, invoices sent, expenses recorded, and customer information managed. For many…
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JiffyTradeHow JiffyTrade Helps Tradespeople Stay Organised
Running a trades or service-based business involves far more than just completing the work itself. Quotes need to be written, invoices must be sent, expenses recorded,…
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Growth / PerformanceWhy Underquoting Jobs Is Destroying Your Profit
For many tradespeople and small service businesses, winning work can feel like the top priority. When competition is strong, it can be tempting to reduce prices…
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Setup / SystemsEssential Software Every Tradesperson Should Use to Run Their Business
Running a successful business involves far more than just completing the work itself. Tradespeople, freelancers, and small service businesses must also manage quotes, invoices, expenses, customer…
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Setup / SystemsWhy Small Businesses Should Stop Using Word and Excel for Quotes and Invoices
When starting a business, many people use whatever tools are already available to them. For quotes and invoices, this often means using Word documents, Excel spreadsheets,…
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Tax / HMRCHow to Track Business Expenses Properly (UK Small Business Guide)
Keeping track of business expenses is one of the most important responsibilities for any small business owner. Whether you’re a tradesperson, freelancer, or independent service provider,…
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Tax / HMRCWhat Expenses Can Tradespeople Claim in the UK?
Running a small business involves many day-to-day costs. The good news is that many of these costs can be claimed as allowable expenses, which helps reduce…