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: resigning, reinstating and re-resigning from CH advice needed AccountantMike, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    2. COVID-19 Forum

      A dedicated forum for discussion of the coronavirus outbreak and its business impacts.

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      Latest: Universal Credit for Self Employed Forseti, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    3. 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: UK resident but working in Holland Rawlinson Pryde, May 31, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    4. 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: Ecommerce order processing flow Solly, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    5. Accounts & Finance

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

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      Accounts & Finance

      Sub-Forums

      1. Cashflow forum

      2. PAYE letters 2010

      Latest: UK Ltd VAT registered in DE but not UK, purchases from DE nick34785, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:23 AM

    6. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Ex-Employee File Newchodge, Jun 2, 2020 at 9:46 AM

    7. Legal

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

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      Latest: Companies House vs Trademark name. dotcomdude, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM

    8. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Latest: Company strike off suspended PDM31, Jun 2, 2020 at 8:56 AM

    9. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Can someone explain what is selling via social media means? Forseti, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:25 AM

    10. 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: Free setup and low rates - Payment Gateway and Card Terminals Simon-TP, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:35 AM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: Commercial External Cleaning Services in NW Under Pressure Cleaning, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:18 AM

    3. Time Out

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

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      Latest: Boris is a hero Clinton, Jun 2, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Is there an app? ExoPaul, May 30, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    5. Events

      Upcoming business and networking events

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      Latest: Connecting Businesses - London 26th March 2020 ScooploopUK, Feb 28, 2020

    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 South Manchester! Simon from Total Processing Simon-TP, May 27, 2020 at 10:23 AM

  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: Trade mark protection in the UK Kevin Hanson, May 28, 2020 at 8:34 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: New website - would appreciate a review Darren_Ssc, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:24 AM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Wanted: UK based web developers Simon-TP, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Latest: Hello to Chicago (US), from hostworld HW-J, May 22, 2020

  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: Starting a chef home cooked marketplace. Scalloway, Jun 1, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: T-Shirt Business - I have the niche, but is it Tshirt selling really worth it? ExoPaul, May 30, 2020 at 7:25 PM

  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: Screenshot saving Forseti, Jun 2, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: OpenVPN server or routers VPN Nico Albrecht, Jun 1, 2020 at 8:00 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: Affiliate Marketing & Lead Generation Accountant Advice Please Darren_Ssc, Jun 1, 2020 at 9:34 PM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

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      Latest: Coronavirus impact on the retail trade Tariq78, May 28, 2020 at 2:33 PM

    2. Green Business

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

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      Latest: HOW CAN ART CONTRIBUTE TO REPLENISHING NATURE? MY OFFICE IN CHINA, May 14, 2020

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

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      Latest: Small charitable project - are we protected? Nick Walsh Studios, Apr 28, 2020

    4. Tradespeople

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: How to find a buyer Pavel1982, May 27, 2020 at 9:58 AM