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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Growth / PerformanceHow to Improve Cashflow in a Service Business (Without Working More Hours)
When cashflow feels tight, the default reaction is: “I need more work.” But more work isn’t always the answer. Many sole traders and small service businesses…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Turn One-Off Clients Into Repeat Customers (Without Being Pushy)
Most small service businesses focus heavily on getting new customers. But repeat customers are often: If you constantly chase new enquiries but don’t nurture past clients,…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Get More Enquiries as a Local Service Business (Without Paid Ads)
When business slows down, the first instinct is often: “Maybe I need to run ads.” But many sole traders and small service businesses don’t have a…
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Tax / HMRCHow to Prepare for Self Assessment as a Sole Trader (UK 2026 Guide)
If you’re a sole trader in the UK, Self Assessment isn’t optional. But for many small business owners, tax season brings: The good news? Self Assessment…
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Tax / HMRCMaking Tax Digital (MTD) for Sole Traders Explained (2026 Guide)
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is gradually reshaping how sole traders and small businesses keep records and report income to HMRC. But despite the headlines, MTD isn’t…
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Setup / SystemsBest Invoicing Software for Sole Traders in the UK (2026 Comparison Guide)
If you’re a sole trader in the UK, you’ve probably searched: “Best invoicing software for sole traders” There are dozens of options. Some are simple.Some are…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Price Your Services as a Sole Trader (Without Undervaluing Yourself)
One of the hardest parts of running a small service business isn’t the work. It’s pricing. Charge too little, and you feel overworked and underpaid.Charge too…
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Growth / PerformanceThe Psychology of Cashflow: Why Clarity Reduces Stress
When small business owners say they’re “stressed about money”, it’s rarely just about income. Often, they’re busy. They’re working. They’re invoicing. But something still feels uncertain.…
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Setup / SystemsWordPress as a Business Operating System: The Future of Small Business Infrastructure
For years, WordPress has been seen as “just” a website platform. A place to: But in 2026, that perception is shifting. More sole traders, freelancers and…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Reduce Business Overheads in 2026 Without Cutting Corners
Every small business wants to increase profit. The usual advice? But there’s another lever that’s often easier to control: Overheads. Reducing business overhead doesn’t mean cutting…