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: Advice needed Kirsty Dunn, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:12 PM

    2. COVID-19 Forum

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

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      Latest: What exactly is the support government grants for? Brian Cairns, Jan 25, 2021 at 9:40 PM

    3. 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: Importing from the EU - Totally Confused CBJROMS, Jan 25, 2021 at 11:59 AM

    4. Ecommerce Forum

      Advice on ecommerce, online platforms, dropshipping and payment processors

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      Ecommerce Forum

      Sub-Forums

      1. Opencart Support

      2. Magento Support

      Latest: MasterCard hikes interchange for UK online purchases...! WebshopMechanic, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:14 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: Paying into Pension Orange Juice, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:19 PM

    6. Employment & HR

      Queries around employment law, managing staff and HR

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      Latest: Change of operating hours due to covid Namesake, Jan 25, 2021 at 8:23 PM

    7. Legal

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

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      Latest: Board meeting minutes - Right of access prophet01, Jan 25, 2021 at 5:53 PM

    8. Insolvency

      Advice and resources for members seeking help about insolvency

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      Latest: Dissolved company – potential problem with a service provider Frank the Insurance guy, Jan 25, 2021 at 8:29 AM

    9. Sales, Marketing & PR

      Sales and marketing advice, tools and resources for small businesses

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      Latest: Media Pack - Your Advice The Byre, Jan 25, 2021 at 4:24 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.

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      Latest: Single word .co.uk &.uk domain up for sale Alan, Jan 25, 2021 at 6:47 PM

    2. Introductions

      Introduce yourself and your company

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      Latest: Hi. I'm April and I've been a professional artist for over 20 years. It's not the easiest way to mak youngdesigns, Jan 24, 2021 at 11:37 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: Now that pubs are closed Mark T Jones, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    4. Feedback & Help

      Suggestions for improvements to UKBF and help using the forums

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      Latest: One post but with several copies displayed Newchodge, Jan 7, 2021

    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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      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: Anyone from Peterborough? Alex Calinov, Jan 18, 2021

  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 are you currently struggling regarding fitness or nutrition? Instamixes, Jan 16, 2021

    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: Would Love Your Opinion on Brochure Website fisicx, Jan 14, 2021

    4. Opportunities

      Sponsorship, Partnership & Investment

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      Latest: Business opportunity offer gino, Jun 17, 2020

    5. Press Releases

      Post your company press releases and marketing information here.

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      Latest: SEO Ranking Checker run audit and optimise your website money road, Jan 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

  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: Business name help MBE2017, Jan 23, 2021 at 12:17 AM

    2. Growing Your Startup

      Business best practice ideas and discussion

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      Latest: Has anyone gotten a start up loan? Cameron K, Jan 25, 2021 at 9:37 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: Backing up specific software Nico Albrecht, Jan 25, 2021 at 8:05 PM

    2. Devices

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

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      Latest: Gaming PC specs - please add your opinion Nico Albrecht, Jan 25, 2021 at 9:17 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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      Latest: How to track the ranking of your website? Sanjay Patoliya, Jan 25, 2021 at 5:41 AM

  6. Sectors

    1. Retail

      A forum for 'bricks and mortar' retail businesses.

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: LADIES ONLINE FASHION BOUTIQUE... Wholesalers help!! Mr D, Jan 17, 2021

    2. Green Business

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

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      Messages:
      10,231
      Latest: How do green businesses raise funding The Byre, Jan 6, 2021

    3. Social Enterprise

      A forum to discuss fundraising and other charitable initiatives.

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      Messages:
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      Latest: License to sell charities ethical PR, Dec 21, 2020

    4. Tradespeople

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

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Need help/advice how to get a job for all my workers Slimslim, Jan 25, 2021 at 8:14 PM