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
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people decide to take the leap and start their own business… could that be you in 2023? Our Start Up Space forum provides a fascinating glimpse into the kinds...
Ozzy
Running your own business can provide a lot of perks: you get extra independence, increased flexibility and you can spend more time doing something you really care about. Many people intend to...
ChrisGoodfellow
With a new year stretching out ahead of us, we’re taking a moment to reflect on 2022. The UKBF members make our forums a great place to find advice from experienced business owners, so we wanted...
Amalie Smith
If you’re a small business owner or new small business start-up, keeping an eye on emerging small business trends can have a positive impact on your business – and your profits. To help you stay...
ChrisGoodfellow
One thing we love about the UKBF community is how much useful advice and experience is shared by our members in the hope of helping out fellow small business owners. With another year behind us...
Amalie Smith
If you’re starting a product business, there are a few decisions you’ll need to make around branding. Are you going to manufacture and brand your own products, buy unbranded and simply add your...
Kat Haylock
Buying and reselling branded products like perfume from wholesalers is a common business model. Business owners may sell products exclusively online, open a shop or use a market to sell their...
ChrisGoodfellow
Lots of members of the UKBF community take to our forums to discuss buying and selling pallets of used or returned goods. But is it an attractive business venture? Let’s take a look at the pros...
Amalie Smith
It takes time to master the art of identifying and finding the right contacts when you’re selling to big companies. They are – as the name suggests – big. So what’s the answer? It can be...
ChrisGoodfellow
Setting up a soft play centre is a great opportunity if you are passionate about creating an amazing environment for children and want to turn that enthusiasm into a profitable business. If...
ChrisGoodfellow
Distributors play an important part in the supply chain, helping to move products from the manufacturer to the end buyer. But how easy is it to become a distributor and what do you need to know...
ChrisGoodfellow
We are kicking off our 2023 UKBF Talks webinar programme with a very special guest, Chris Martin, founder of Origin Finance. UKBF Talks How To Get Finance For Your Business will help you better...
JuliaClementsRoche
Pop-up shops offer an amazing opportunity to test, market and sell products. They offer a short-term, low-risk route to market that’s ideal for start up businesses. Hosted everywhere from empty...
ChrisGoodfellow
If your business is going to rely on sea freight to send or receive goods, it's worth doing your homework before you get started. There are endless options when it comes to shipping goods overseas...
ChrisGoodfellow
Most businesses need to take payment in some form. But what are the best ways to accept and receive payments from your customers? There are pros and cons of any payment system, so let’s take a...
Amalie Smith
