
The Pros and Cons of Regular Discounting
Our psychology columnist on the benefits and downsides of frequent discounting in your business.
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Our psychology columnist on the benefits and downsides of frequent discounting in your business.

If, like me, you are a freelancer then congratulations. To earn a living of your own volition this way suggests that you have strong self-discipline

“IR35.” You’ve probably heard of it. You’ve probably read a bit about it. But even if you’re a freelancer who may be affected by it

If you’re starting a small business and you’re considering funding options, grants can be a fantastic way to go. There are scores upon scores of different grants and subsidies (plus other types of financial incentives) for small businesses in the UK. Some apply to businesses in specific council areas, some to businesses in specific industries. We’ve compiled loads of them right here.

So you’re ready to start your business. But do you trade as a sole trader or set up as a limited company? There are pros and cons to both as we discuss here.

Maternity leave should be an exciting time! But for many self employed people, it’s a concern from a financial perspective. Here we run through what different options in terms of maternity pay and allowance may be available for self employed people.

Small business owners are amongst the likeliest people to suffer with mental health issues. Here’s what business owners can do to contribute to reducing the problem.

Google has a LOT of tools available for consumers and businesses alike. Some are more useful than others, granted. Here’s our take on the ones that are most useful to micro businesses.

Productivity. It’s the difference between a slick working week and a nightmarish one that ends in late nights and weekend work. As a small business

There is a spreadsheet somewhere in your business that was only ever supposed to be temporary. It sits between two systems that do not talk

Managing staff schedules, tracking absences, keeping payroll accurate? Used to mean spreadsheets. Manual updates. Hours of admin weekly. For many UK businesses operating across construction

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