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[Start Free Trial](/factorial-free-trial)[Book a Demo](/factorial-book-demo) ## Juggling Schedules, Timesheets & Leave Requests? We Get It. ### The Small Business Struggle - ❌ Hours lost to manual scheduling - ❌ Timesheet errors costing money - ❌ No visibility into team availability - ❌ Compliance headaches and risks - ❌ Scattered tools that don't talk ### The Factorial Solution - ✓ Build schedules in minutes, not hours - ✓ Accurate tracking, zero disputes - ✓ Real-time team visibility - ✓ Built-in UK compliance - ✓ One platform for everything ## Complete Workforce Management in One Platform Everything you need to manage your team effectively—without the enterprise complexity. ### Smart Scheduling Build optimised schedules in minutes. Drag-and-drop interface with automatic conflict detection. ### Time & Attendance Track hours accurately with multiple clock-in options. GPS, mobile, desktop, or kiosk—your choice. ### Leave Management Automate holiday requests and approvals. 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