UK Business Forums

  1. Running a business

    1. General Business Forum

      General business discussion, advice and debates

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      General Business Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Forum

      Latest: App Developer (Publisher) Insurance Chris Ashdown, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:18 AM

    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: International Delivery Restriction ukieb, Dec 14, 2019 at 6:07 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: Ecwid pages slow to appear in Google fisicx, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:23 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: Director salary below NIC lower earnings limit SteLacca, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    5. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: The tension and the knife Stas Lawicki, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:37 AM

    6. Legal

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

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      Latest: "Goodwill" advice please The Byre, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:18 AM

    7. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Latest: Another insolvency question Goingunder, Dec 15, 2019 at 8:01 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: How to find website clients. ethical PR, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:04 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 From the Best Technology Factories in China for £199. MY OFFICE IN CHINA, Dec 15, 2019 at 6:11 AM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Let us introduce ourselves From-To LTD, Dec 16, 2019 at 8:33 AM

    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: Brexit negotiations RobinBHM, Dec 15, 2019 at 10:21 PM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Amazon pop-up. Is it just me? TonyJJ, Dec 15, 2019 at 9:12 PM

    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: Are There Still Norfolk Businesses Active On Here James Akcela, Dec 1, 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: Card processors feedback Victoria_V, Dec 9, 2019

    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: Website Review Abijay, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:17 AM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Seeking Small Investers - UK Ltd Co Alex J Holland, Oct 23, 2019

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: The UK's Artwear Brand, Artokingo, Launches New Limited-Edition Hoodies Robin_Denis, Dec 8, 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: Help Chris Ashdown, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:35 AM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: When to hire and what role to fill - what's our next step? TonyJJ, Dec 15, 2019 at 9:30 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: Microsoft Teams for Linux. Is it any good? Alex B, Dec 16, 2019 at 9:38 AM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: Mobile Document Scanners ffox, Dec 11, 2019 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: Are online calculators useful for ecommerce? voisopz, Dec 16, 2019 at 8:10 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Bespoke Chair Advice Needed. obscure, Dec 14, 2019 at 4:13 AM

    2. Green Business

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      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:
      4,313
      Latest: Charity Help Nico Albrecht, Dec 8, 2019

    4. Tradespeople

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      17,429
      Latest: What problems do you have as a tradesperson? estwig, Dec 5, 2019