As a nation of coffee lovers, you’ll see coffee shops on almost every high street. The market size of the café and coffee shop industry is now £5.9 billion, and is expected to grow by 4.5% this...
ChrisGoodfellow
If you own an online business, you’ve probably considered opening a physical shop at one point or another. When things are going well, opening your own brick-and-mortar store can seem like the...
ChrisGoodfellow
At UKBF, we love entrepreneurs with big ideas - that’s why we built this community to support people like you. But how do you know whether your business idea is a good one, and more importantly...
ChrisGoodfellow
Consistent branding with engaging visuals is incredibly important for small business owners. It helps build trust, increase brand recognition and bolster the rest of your marketing activities...
ChrisGoodfellow
2022 wasn’t the year of recovery many of us hoped it would be. Inflation, recession fears, supply chain issues and a tighter job market due to high employment deflated many small business owners...
ChrisGoodfellow
Got an idea for an app and fancy yourself as the next Instagram or Uber founder? Hold your horses. There’s a big difference between having an idea and making it a reality, so how do you get there...
Ozzy
Every business will feel the squeeze during an economic downturn. But for small businesses, this can be even more difficult – money can be tight even during the best of times, and as a new...
Ozzy
It’s National Apprentice Week (6-12th February), an annual, week-long celebration of apprenticeships across England. What better time to look at the benefits of hiring an apprentice as a small...
ChrisGoodfellow
Love is in the air… Valentine’s Day is nearly here! Do you have a business that could use a Valentine marketing campaign to attract customers? If you need some heart-filled inspiration, take a...
ChrisGoodfellow
Getting to grips with accounting for the first time can feel overwhelming. What does it all mean and how can you make sure you’re on top of the finances of your small business? Whether you’re...
Ozzy
There’s a lot to remember when you’re running a business, so it’s easy to overlook an important deadline – or not even know about it in the first place. Staying on top of important dates and...
ChrisGoodfellow
Ecommerce sales are booming and it’s one of the most popular types of business to start up. But how can you make sure you get off on the right foot? Running an ecommerce start-up comes up a lot...
ChrisGoodfellow
Influencer marketing continues to be a great asset for brand growth. However, with big brands allocating their large budgets to influencer marketing, is there any room left for smaller businesses...
Ozzy
UKBF is delighted to bring you UKBF Talks How To Financially Protect Yourself And Your Business on Tuesday, 21 February at 11am. UKBF Talks host, Jacob Collins-Brown, will be joined by Adrian...
JuliaClementsRoche
Looking for dedicated expertise or an extra pair of hands, without the expensive and drawn-out hiring process? That’s where freelancers come into play. Working with freelancers is a brilliant...
Ozzy
January is typically the time when business owners take a step back and consider their goals for the coming year. If you’re in this mindset right now, it’s important to make sure they’re...
ChrisGoodfellow
For small business owners, January means one thing: the self-assessment deadline. If you’ve still got to finalise your tax return – or you’re not sure if it applies to you – follow our quick...
ChrisGoodfellow
Hundreds of thousands of businesses are launched each year in the UK. In fact, despite a few turbulent years, almost 750,000 businesses were incorporated in 2022. However, with uncertain times...
Ozzy
NEW SPEAKER UPDATE UKBF is delighted to bring you UKBF Talks Why Your Business Needs A Shareholders' Agreement on Tuesday 7 February at 11am. Starting a company comes with a lot of admin and...
JuliaClementsRoche
There’s always lots to do when you’re a small business owner. That’s why it’s vital to stay productive, otherwise your workload will continue to build up. However, if you want to be more...
ChrisGoodfellow
