🗺️ Monday morning. Coffee in hand. News on my screen.Iran’s parliament just voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping lane. Maybe you saw the headline too. It’s the kind of news that makes you pause. Maybe you wonder what it means, or maybe you just sigh and keep scrolling. For […]
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Starting a business is wild. One minute you’re Googling “what is a sole trader,” the next you’re knee-deep in invoices, receipts and an accidental VAT registration. Somewhere in the chaos, most people fall into two camps: doing way too much themselves or handing over everything to someone they barely know (usually their cousin who’s “great
Every few months, there’s a viral tweet or dramatic headline claiming that artificial intelligence is coming for everyone’s job. It gets attention. It sparks fear. But it never tells the full story. Because while some are worried about losing work, others are quietly using AI to increase their income, streamline their day and expand their
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Average UK rents hit £1,293 in May, marking a fourth consecutive month of growth. Average UK rents rose to £1,293 in May, according to the latest Zoopla Rental Market Report. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, with sharp rises seen in commuter towns and key regional cities. Cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Slough are
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If you’ve ever heard a contractor say, “It’s just a week’s delay”, your first response should be:“How many weeks of cost does that week actually represent?” In construction, time isn’t linear — it’s layered.And delays don’t just move the calendar. They compound cost. 🔍 The Hidden Price Behind a “Minor Delay” Let’s say a site
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There’s no shortage of flashy tools in the property world — dashboards, apps, plug-ins, all claiming to “automate” or “10x” your portfolio. But most of them just clutter your process. Here are a few tools I actually recommend — the ones that help you move faster, calculate smarter, or avoid financial blind spots. 🧮 1.
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