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Short, useful pieces on keeping a shop's books and a household budget.
8 November 2026How to track your monthly spending: a simple household budget"Payday was last week; where did it go?" The answer is in writing your spending down. A simple household budget with a few categories and a few seconds a day.
8 November 2026How to remind customers who owe you: polite, normal and firm message examplesAsking for money is the part of the job no shopkeeper likes. When to send a reminder, which tone to use, and ready-made WhatsApp messages you can adapt.
8 November 2026How to keep a credit book for your shopWho gets credit and how much, what to write on each line, how to record a payment. The rules neighbourhood shops have used for years, and what to watch for when moving to your phone.