UK Business Forums

  1. Running a business

    1. General Business Forum

      General business discussion, advice and debates

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      General Business Forum

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      1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Forum

      Latest: Selling assets undervalue Mr D, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:41 PM

    2. International Business

      Advice about doing business overseas, including importing and exporting

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      International Business

      Sub-Forums

      1. New to import/export? Read these before posting

      Latest: How to sell Lighting product to Amazon seller fisicx, Aug 18, 2019 at 10:11 AM

    3. Ecommerce Forum

      Advice on ecommerce, online platforms, dropshipping and payment processors

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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Ecommerce Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Opencart Support

      2. Magento Support

      Latest: Marketplace transfer to bank - which date to log in accounts? Scalloway, Aug 18, 2019 at 2:39 PM

    4. Accounts & Finance

      Business finances, including banking, bookkeeping, VAT and other taxes

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      Accounts & Finance

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      1. Cashflow forum

      2. PAYE letters 2010

      Latest: Balance sheet and Tangible assets calculation spb888, Aug 18, 2019 at 4:41 PM

    5. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Staff Paid for Closing Mr D, Aug 16, 2019 at 2:25 PM

    6. Legal

      General advice on business law, including contracts, copyright and company structures

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      Latest: Employee repay cost of trinaing prior to employment Mr D, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:49 PM

    7. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Winding up - 13 month final accounts? Alice M, Aug 18, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    8. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Looking for ideas on how to get our online system noticed Chris Ashdown, Aug 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM

    9. Tenders

      Looking for a new product or service? Ask our Full Members!

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  2. Community

    1. UKBF Marketplace

      A place for UKBF full members to post offers and promotions. Read the pinned thread for rules.

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      Latest: Source The Best Factory For Your Product In China £99 MY OFFICE IN CHINA, Aug 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: Hello to all hasan kamal, Aug 17, 2019 at 3:02 PM

    3. Time Out

      Welcome to the UKBF pub! Take a break from your business with general non-business chat.

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      Latest: Brexit negotiations Mr D, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:52 PM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Latest: Where to start to learn about Heavy Equipment? bodgitt&scarperLTD, Aug 6, 2019

    5. Events

      Upcoming business and networking events

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      Latest: Business Startup Bootcamp - One Day Business Startup Class consultant, Jul 10, 2019

    6. Regional forums

      Business discussion and networking for the UK regions, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland

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      Regional forums

      Sub-Forums

      1. London & South East

      2. South West

      3. East of England

      4. East Midlands

      5. West Midlands

      6. Yorkshire & Humberside

      7. North East

      8. North West

      9. Scotland

      10. Wales

      11. Northern Ireland

      12. Ireland

      Latest: Hello from West Sussex Kevin McCabe, Jul 31, 2019

  3. Full Members' Area

    1. Private Forum For Full Members

      Private discussions for Full Members, that won't appear in the public search engines

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      Private Forum For Full Members

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    2. Market Research

      A place to post surveys, conduct user research and test your concept or product.

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      Latest: Does your company outsource IT department? crackerjackcommerce, Aug 16, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    3. Website Reviews & Testing

      Post a link to your website here if you would like some honest feedback.

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      Website Reviews & Testing

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      Latest: Must like the pain ! dan pack, Aug 15, 2019 at 8:49 PM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Looking for a virtual admin AWA Training, Jun 24, 2019

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Amaiz: Business banking with FreeAgent integration Victoria_V, Jul 22, 2019

  4. Starting a business

    1. First Steps To Starting A Business

      Advice and topics for people just getting into business.

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      Latest: MICRO BAR START UP The Byre, Aug 18, 2019 at 12:03 PM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: Looking at new business venture.. MY OFFICE IN CHINA, Aug 1, 2019

  5. Technology

    1. IT & Internet

      Technical advice for (non ecommerce websites) & Internet discussions

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      IT & Internet

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wordpress Support

      2. Joomla Support

      Latest: Facebook issue Newchodge, Aug 18, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    2. Devices

      Hardware discussions - from the best desktop computers for business, to tablets, laptops and smartphones

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      Latest: Portable Translation Devices? Mr D, Aug 18, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    3. SEO, PPC and Online Marketing

      Search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC), plus all other aspects of marketing your business online.

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      Latest: How does ad tracking work? nexuser, Aug 18, 2019 at 10:39 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Latest: Displaying products on the street Chris Ashdown, Aug 12, 2019 at 2:16 PM

    2. Green Business

      A forum for Green business issues, eco-friendly practices and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      10,138
      Latest: Biodegradable/Compostable Cello Bags A4/A5 with Seal Strip Where Can I find them? Bronco78th, Jun 20, 2019

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

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      Latest: Functional Neurology Charity Mr D, Aug 15, 2019 at 5:05 PM

    4. Tradespeople

      A forum strictly for tradespeople and businesses looking for trade services.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Demo and real accounts of the Olymp Trade broker. Is there a difference? Owesdr, Jul 31, 2019