Guides
Plain-English guides to cutting admin
Step-by-step, no jargon. Each guide ends with the one fix we’d try first.
- How to Hire a Freelancer on a Small Budget (and Get It Right First Time)Write a one-page brief, run a small paid trial and share access safely, so a freelancer can take admin off your plate without the risk. · 2026-10-29
- Use AI to Write Customer Emails in Your Own Voice: A 20-Minute SetupSet up ChatGPT or Claude once with your tone and templates, then draft quotes, follow-ups and replies in seconds, safely. · 2026-10-28
- Do Sole Traders Need a Business Bank Account?When a separate business account is required, when it is just a good idea, and what to compare before you open one. · 2026-10-27
- How to End the Month-End Receipt Hunt for GoodA simple system for capturing receipts and expenses as they happen, so bookkeeping takes minutes instead of a lost afternoon. · 2026-10-26
- Payroll for a Small UK Business: Spreadsheet or Software?What payroll actually involves in the UK, when a spreadsheet stops being enough, and what to look for in payroll and HR software. · 2026-10-25
- How to Automate Invoice Reminders Without Chasing AnyoneA simple reminder schedule, three ready-to-use email templates and the settings that get small businesses paid faster without awkward phone calls. · 2026-10-24
- Stop Using Claude Like a Chatbot: Build a Work System InsteadHow to use Claude Projects to turn repeated prompts into a repeatable work system, with a simple 5-part instruction structure. · 2026-10-22