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Difficult Decisions
Calm, non-judgemental guidance for the decisions nobody wants to make.
Hayley Duster — writer and solo business owner
Continuing, pivoting, ending a client relationship, closing the business: these decisions are usually made in the worst possible conditions — tired, financially stretched and alone. This hub will not make the decision for you. It will help you organise the facts so you can make it deliberately.
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How to decide whether to closeIf you read one thing in this section, read this. Everything else builds on it.
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Should I Continue?
Pivoting
Closing a Business
Difficult Clients
Failure and Recovery
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Expert review: Content covering insolvency, contracts or closure obligations is intended for review by a qualified solicitor or accountant.
Last updated: August 2026.
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