Tag: win more contracts
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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 / SystemsWhat Should Be on a Professional Invoice? (UK Checklist)
If you’re a sole trader, freelancer or small service business in the UK, sending a professional invoice isn’t optional. It’s part of running a credible business.…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Know When You’ve Outgrown Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are where most small businesses begin. They’re flexible.They’re familiar.They’re free. And in the early days, they’re more than enough. But every growing sole trader, freelancer…
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Growth / PerformanceThe 5 Most Common Admin Mistakes Tradesmen Make (And How to Fix Them)
Most tradesmen are excellent at their craft. The admin side? That’s usually self-taught. And small admin mistakes don’t feel serious at first. But over time, they…
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Growth / PerformanceWhy Spreadsheets Stop Working After Your First 50 Invoices
Spreadsheets are where most small businesses start. They’re: For your first 10 or 20 invoices, they work perfectly. But somewhere around invoice 40, 50 or 60……
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Setup / SystemsWhat Records Do I Need to Keep as a Sole Trader in the UK?
If you’re a sole trader in the UK, you’ve probably asked: “What records am I actually required to keep?” There’s a lot of vague advice online.…
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Setup / SystemsThe Simple Admin Stack Every Sole Trader Actually Needs (And Nothing More)
When you start a business, the internet tells you that you need: Before long, you’ve got six logins and four monthly subscriptions. But most sole traders…
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Growth / PerformanceHow to Chase Late Payments Without Damaging Customer Relationships
Chasing late payments is one of the most uncomfortable parts of running a small business. You don’t want to seem pushy.You don’t want to damage relationships.You…
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Growth / PerformanceWhy Most Small Businesses Don’t Have a Revenue Problem — They Have a Visibility Problem
Many small businesses think they have a revenue problem. They assume: Often, they don’t. They have a visibility problem. And visibility issues quietly cost more than…
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Setup / SystemsWordPress vs Xero: Which Is Right for Small Service Businesses?
When running a small service business, one question often comes up: “Should I use dedicated accounting software like Xero, or manage more inside WordPress?” It’s a…
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Setup / SystemsHow to Invoice Clients Properly as a Small Business (2026 Guide)
Sending an invoice sounds simple. But many small businesses get it wrong. And small invoice mistakes can: For sole traders and small service businesses, invoicing is…