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: Would you share company data in exchange for revenue and other business benefits? NickGrogan, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:47 PM

    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: Selling to the USA Max Grant, Nov 13, 2019 at 3:54 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: what do you do if a customer says an item hasn't been delivered but tracking confirms delivery? Paul Norman, Nov 14, 2019 at 11:41 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: Invoice MyAccountantOnline, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:41 PM

    5. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Training Courses around Immigration and VISAs CBH, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:10 AM

    6. Legal

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Shareholder requesting accounts audit from the past The Resolver, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    7. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Business Rates bill in minus figure InForIt, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:49 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 attract Internet software representatives? Pettezzoni, Nov 14, 2019 at 6:35 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.

      Discussions:
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      Latest: Winter Deals Available Now! HFE Signs, Nov 13, 2019 at 11:53 AM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: I'm a drainage engineer who has started working for myself and will like a opportunity to work mrdrains, Nov 14, 2019 at 7:21 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: Brexit negotiations Clinton, Nov 14, 2019 at 7:57 AM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Paid membrship without creating a Paypal account? gpietersz, Sep 26, 2019

    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: Export to the Mainland, how many NI businesses are now in trouble? atmosbob, Oct 25, 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: Generating Leads itsnathanhere, Nov 13, 2019 at 6:39 PM

    3. Website Reviews & Testing

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

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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Website Reviews & Testing

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Moved to Wordpress NickGrogan, Nov 12, 2019 at 6:15 PM

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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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: Cool T-Shirts Maker, Artokingo, Launches New Limited-Edition Raincoats and Windbreakers Robin_Denis, Oct 2, 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: Returning ExPat looking for some advice. Scalloway, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: Starting Out In The Fitness Industry antropy, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:10 AM

  5. Technology

    1. IT & Internet

      Technical advice for (non ecommerce websites) & Internet discussions

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      Sub-Forums: 2

      IT & Internet

      Sub-Forums

      1. Wordpress Support

      2. Joomla Support

      Latest: WiFi extenders gpietersz, Nov 14, 2019 at 12:01 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 ! Nico Albrecht, Nov 13, 2019 at 2:52 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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      13,875
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      Latest: International SEO Sam Khan, Nov 13, 2019 at 6:43 PM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Trying to understand the retail world mhall, Nov 6, 2019

    2. Green Business

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      10,142
      Latest: Soup packaging ideas marsmmmm, Nov 12, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

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      Messages:
      4,299
      Latest: Feedback for our charity proposal ethical PR, Nov 6, 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: Looking for Carpenter for Scaffold Furniture. East Sussex/London Root 66 Woodshop, Nov 12, 2019 at 1:09 PM