The UK economy will plunge into recession by the end of the year, culminating in the largest squeeze in living standards in a century, experts have warned. The British Chamber of Commerce...
Dan Hobson
Employers must give all their employees and workers payslips by law. Payslips are given on or before the day that someone gets paid. Payslips can be given as a paper document, sent as an email...
Dan Hobson
Fintech companies have been around for some time, but many people still don’t understand what they are and what they do. Financial services, often viewed as challengers to traditional banks, are...
UKBF Editor
People spend more on the build-up to Christmas than at any other time of year – and your business needs a festive marketing plan to get in on the action. While the UK enjoys the last few weeks...
Dan Hobson
It’s rare for a business owner to get to the end of a day with a completed to-do list. Things always crop up and it’s easy to feel anxious about your workload. Do you want to be more productive...
ChrisGoodfellow
Often, the biggest challenge for ecommerce stores is fighting through all the noise and making sure your customers are able to find you – otherwise, you simply won’t make many sales. It can be...
ChrisGoodfellow
With easy-to-use ecommerce platforms, super fast broadband and increasingly tech-savvy customers, there’s never been a better time to become an online retailer. Online sales are growing rapidly...
Dan Hobson
Customer returns can be a curse for online retailers. They waste time, money and energy while trashing profits and conversion rates. Learn how you can reduce customer returns with these 10 simple...
Dan Hobson
Britain is facing a mass closure of restaurants, takeaways and pubs this winter as businesses struggle to cope with a 300% hike in energy bills, industry experts have warned. Trade group UK...
Dan Hobson
Don’t be alarmed, invoicing isn’t particularly challenging. But it can be a bit of a minefield if you’re new to it or your business suddenly takes off – and, even if you’re a pro, there’s ways to...
ChrisGoodfellow
The positive impact of entering business awards should never be underestimated. With countless companies having successfully navigated and survived the Covid challenges of the pandemic, numerous...
UKBF Editor
Most business owners will have experienced customers asking for a discount. While it can be awkward, it doesn’t have to be with these techniques that will help you politely refuse. In the...
Dan Hobson
Many UKBF members run successful home businesses. However, there are some important implications that many home-based business owners might not be aware of. Running a business from home is as...
Dan Hobson
Getting your business into the media is an excellent way to land some free advertising and boost your credibility in the process. Learn how you can utilise PR – without spending a penny. In...
Dan Hobson
Rising costs are a real concern for small businesses at the moment, and many business owners are looking at ways to better manage cash flow in the short term. Every business experiences...
ChrisGoodfellow
At Beautinow.nl we've just celebrated our second year anniversary since starting our perfume business. In this guide, we want to share all the knowledge we've gained, to help you start your own...
UKBF Editor
Inflation hit a dizzying rate of 9.4% this week. Amid rising energy, fuel and living costs, being able to promote your business on a budget is more important than ever. Reporting by the...
Dan Hobson
Starting a property business can be a great way to invest long term and short term. But should you do it as an individual or a limited company? Many people are turning to bricks and mortar amid...
Dan Hobson
Business Data Group mid-year company formations review shows boom and bust in the property and lettings market Despite business returning to some semblance of the old pre-pandemic ways, the first...
JuliaClementsRoche
Press release For immediate release: Tuesday, 19 July 2022 Business Data Group Acquisition Of The Supplier Central Affirms Its Position As UK’s Leading Provider Of Small Business Support And...
JuliaClementsRoche
