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: 'Truth About Business' podcast - feedback Benjamin B, Sep 17, 2019 at 11:14 PM

    2. International Business

      Advice about doing business overseas, including importing and exporting

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      Sub-Forums: 1

      International Business

      Sub-Forums

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

      Latest: Business model jinb2019, Sep 16, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    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: SEO HELP i am looking at ways to get my online shop noticed away from Facebook. NathanGrieve, Sep 17, 2019 at 10:48 PM

    4. 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: Could I use Xero? Alyson Dyer, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:26 PM

    5. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Documenting Employee Behaviour Correctly and Fairly obscure, Sep 16, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    6. Legal

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

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      Latest: Personalised/tailor made goods return policy Lawpoint, Sep 17, 2019 at 10:24 AM

    7. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Advice needed on VAT inspection - Possible Insolvency Lisa Thomas, Sep 16, 2019 at 11:35 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: Stop wasting time on SEO gpietersz, Sep 17, 2019 at 2:11 PM

    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: [MilesWeb] Free WHMCS, SSL | Save 50% on Reseller Hosting | Domain Reseller A/C, Migration MilesWeb, Sep 11, 2019 at 12:26 PM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: Interviews, Interviews, an more interviews! NathanGrieve, Sep 17, 2019 at 1:22 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, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:44 PM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Could you close my personal account? Bruno Martino, Sep 14, 2019 at 12:04 PM

    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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      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: Work with cutting edge performers and promote your business! Karinak145, Sep 12, 2019 at 2:17 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 is the biggest problem in your company/sector? UKSBD, Sep 9, 2019

    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

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: New website Pet Nanny, Sep 17, 2019 at 5:57 PM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Looking for small business/startup bloggers BuildAWebsite, Sep 10, 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: VPS hosting service provider recommendations? GURUCLOUD, Sep 17, 2019 at 12:39 PM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: What does it tell you? Mr D, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:09 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: TXT DNS records over 255 characters on Tsohost gpietersz, Sep 17, 2019 at 1:42 PM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: Mini PCs - opinions please ffox, Sep 17, 2019 at 8:09 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 will the new Scheme algorithm update affect your clients? gpietersz, Sep 17, 2019 at 12:44 PM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Latest: VAT & Consignment Store / Dress Agency Scalloway, Sep 10, 2019

    2. Green Business

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

      Discussions:
      864
      Messages:
      10,141
      Latest: Paper fruit bags WorkingFromHome35, Sep 10, 2019

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      4,277
      Latest: Converting to a charity billmccallum1957, Sep 7, 2019

    4. Tradespeople

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

      Discussions:
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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