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The Psychology of Business Profitability. Real decisions, and what they cost.

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Latest · 30 October 2026

Why the cheapest option isn't always the most economical

5 min readEdition 01

What you'll get each week

One story, the finance behind it, and a question to take away.

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A story from a real decision

Everyday situations that show how people actually choose, and where the money quietly goes.

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The finance behind it

The numbers worked through plainly, so you can apply the same thinking to your own business.

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One question to take away

A single prompt to ask before your next spending, pricing or hiring decision.

Latest edition

30 October 2026 · 5 min read

Why the cheapest option isn't always the most economical

A £70 van or an £80 van? A furniture move that nearly turned a £40 saving into a £60 cost, and what it shows about comparing prices instead of outcomes.

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01Why we answer the easier question instead of the right one

02How cutting one cost can raise the cost of the whole operation

03One question to ask before your next buying decision

Nina Baikoro

Written by Nina Baikoro

Founder of Upscale and your named lead on every engagement.

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