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: Question regarding Bill Payment HSBC Bank SFH0791, Jul 14, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    2. COVID-19 Forum

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

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      Latest: Why are the Government threatening to make mask wearing in shops compulsory ? Interestedobserver, Jul 14, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    3. International Business

      Advice about doing business overseas, including importing and exporting

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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      International Business

      Sub-Forums

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

      Latest: Recommended inspection services in China? MY OFFICE IN CHINA, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:24 PM

    4. Ecommerce Forum

      Advice on ecommerce, online platforms, dropshipping and payment processors

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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Ecommerce Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Opencart Support

      2. Magento Support

      Latest: Website suggestions during a week's holiday wayzgoose, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:58 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: Self Assessment Earnings kendoh, Jul 14, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    6. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Redundancy advice Newchodge, Jul 14, 2020 at 4:02 PM

    7. Legal

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

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Trading name v Trademark and Ltd Company The Byre, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:13 PM

    8. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Unsure on next move Lisa Thomas, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    9. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Facebook Advertising - DropShipping Model Qasim Ahmed, Jul 13, 2020 at 9:21 PM

    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.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Webinar: Buying and Selling Businesses in a Downturn Clinton, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:16 PM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Hello Phil Jarvis, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:54 PM

    3. Time Out

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: van speed limit Paul Norman, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:02 PM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Are the moderators doing enough in keeping down personal abuse and name calling simon field, Jul 14, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    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: Community Introductions & Networking [no links please] Stephen Maginn, Jul 6, 2020

  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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      432
      Latest: Generating Leads fisicx, Jun 26, 2020

    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: Please review my first ever eCommerce website - automotive prints Limited100, Jul 3, 2020

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Business partner wanted for internet business psp, Jul 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: CBD - Payment Gateways & Merchant Accounts Simon-TP, Jul 14, 2020 at 9:14 AM

  4. Starting a business

    1. First Steps To Starting A Business

      Advice and topics for people just getting into business.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Where to get stock? Simon-TP, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:53 PM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Is there a chance to succeed in creating your site? AlexTron, Jul 7, 2020

  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: Anybody have tried Google Cloud web hosting service? Richard Ben, Jul 14, 2020 at 3:19 PM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: New CPU or PC? zigojacko, Jul 14, 2020 at 12:17 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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      Messages:
      183,651
      Latest: What is the best CMS for a non-Ecommerce website? zigojacko, Jul 14, 2020 at 11:48 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      39,293
      Latest: CCTV for new retail store jxm28788, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:58 PM

    2. Green Business

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      10,199
      Latest: HOW CAN ART CONTRIBUTE TO REPLENISHING NATURE? MY OFFICE IN CHINA, May 14, 2020

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

      Discussions:
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      4,331
      Latest: Small charitable project - are we protected? Nick Walsh Studios, Apr 28, 2020

    4. Tradespeople

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      17,468
      Latest: Film Making Mr D, Jun 15, 2020