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: How to create a company culture AstEver, Feb 24, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    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: Cant figure pallet requirements billmccallum1957, Feb 24, 2020 at 8:32 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: Best Postage Solutions For Small E-Commerce Store Selling UK & Overseas KevinRockett, Feb 24, 2020 at 6:46 AM

    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: Accounting software for service company Souci, Feb 24, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    5. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Looking at using an agency Mark T Jones, Feb 24, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    6. Legal

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Trademark application question, content not process. Jeridia 2020, Feb 23, 2020 at 10:12 PM

    7. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Latest: Closing a business - not really insolvency Mr D, Feb 23, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    8. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Is there an idiots guide for Blog creation? SesO, Feb 20, 2020 at 8:02 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: 10% Discount - Helping Business Website Owners Give Themselves A Pay Rise bodie007, Feb 22, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: Hey HW-A, Feb 23, 2020 at 6:37 PM

    3. Time Out

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Cancer Research advert on TV Chris Ashdown, Feb 24, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Discontinuing paid membership JEREMY HAWKE, Feb 20, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    5. Events

      Upcoming business and networking events

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      Latest: Father of Marketing Professor Kotler coming to Harrogate! 18th November. Nicola Hudson, Oct 13, 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: Does a hand shake mean anything antropy, Feb 19, 2020 at 11:51 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: Beta test : Iphone App For Invoicing and VAT Filing(MTD Compliant) Ola1, Feb 14, 2020

    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

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Updated and upgraded UKSBD, Feb 20, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Referral Initiative (Affiliate) Damir87, Jan 29, 2020

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Amaiz: a new pay-as-you-go pricing plan! Victoria_V, Dec 23, 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: Which Printer and type of Ink and Paper for DIY greeting Cards? atmosbob, Feb 22, 2020 at 5:31 PM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: Running a business from self storage Mr D, Feb 23, 2020 at 7:42 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: GDPR and PECR DontAsk, Feb 23, 2020 at 2:58 PM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: I need the right PC screen for my eyes ! atmosbob, Feb 15, 2020

    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: Google adwords Chris Ashdown, Feb 24, 2020 at 9:02 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Latest: Buying an existing convenience store Stedurham, Feb 19, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    2. Green Business

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

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      10,152
      Latest: local councils choosing greener option RbuddieLTD, Nov 25, 2019

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      4,316
      Latest: HELP NEEDED - Not For Profit Idea billmccallum1957, Jan 15, 2020

    4. Tradespeople

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Looking for someone who can design and build a small bar intheTRADE, Jan 14, 2020