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: 10k in savings - What to do The Byre, Jan 23, 2021 at 4:09 PM

    2. COVID-19 Forum

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

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      Latest: Was Sweden right after all ? Justin Smith, Jan 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM

    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: Moving to EU JPMiddleton, Jan 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    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: What do you include? kevin.doran, Jan 23, 2021 at 1:43 PM

    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: Are your accountants local? Mr D, Jan 23, 2021 at 3:34 PM

    6. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Alternative Duties Siamese, Jan 23, 2021 at 2:48 PM

    7. Legal

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

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      Latest: Hellp! E consultant, Jan 23, 2021 at 11:16 AM

    8. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Latest: Dissolved company – potential problem with a service provider Mr D, Jan 23, 2021 at 3:38 PM

    9. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Social Media Management Pepsi4, Jan 23, 2021 at 12:10 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: INSURANCE - 10% Discount for UK Business Forum Members Frank the Insurance guy, Jan 19, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Hello from Cumbria The Marketing Dad, Jan 22, 2021 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: This is the reminder call from Amazon DontAsk, Jan 22, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: One post but with several copies displayed Newchodge, Jan 7, 2021

    5. Events

      Upcoming business and networking events

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      Latest: unlock 2020 - Online Conference and Networking 14th July ScooploopUK, Jun 18, 2020

    6. Regional forums

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

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      Sub-Forums: 12

      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: Anyone from Peterborough? Alex Calinov, Jan 18, 2021 at 8:17 PM

  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: What are you currently struggling regarding fitness or nutrition? Instamixes, Jan 16, 2021

    3. Website Reviews & Testing

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

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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Website Reviews & Testing

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      Latest: Would Love Your Opinion on Brochure Website fisicx, Jan 14, 2021

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Business opportunity offer gino, Jun 17, 2020

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: SEO Ranking Checker run audit and optimise your website money road, Jan 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

  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: Business name help MBE2017, Jan 23, 2021 at 12:17 AM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: Best Places on the Internet to Get Traffic (Free) fisicx, Jan 22, 2021 at 7:34 AM

  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: A good paid for VPN? v1technologies, Jan 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: Keyboard plus fruit juice. Help! estwig, Jan 16, 2021

    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 to start SEO with a new CBD wesite? Instamixes, Jan 22, 2021 at 6:38 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: LADIES ONLINE FASHION BOUTIQUE... Wholesalers help!! Mr D, Jan 17, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    2. Green Business

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      10,231
      Latest: How do green businesses raise funding The Byre, Jan 6, 2021

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      4,354
      Latest: License to sell charities ethical PR, Dec 21, 2020

    4. Tradespeople

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      17,560
      Latest: Marketing Your Trade Business fisicx, Jan 15, 2021