Boris Johnson’s announcement that he is stepping down as Conservative leader and Prime Minister has sparked a new leadership contest. But what does that mean for business? There are now two...
Dan Hobson
When you start a new business, you’re a one-person sales, marketing, finance and ops team. It’s a whirlwind. But as your business starts to grow, you need to be able to take a step back and look...
Kat Haylock
Flipping websites can be a highly profitable business model. However, getting the most out of a website sale requires considerable hard work and preparation. While valuations for content websites...
UKBF Editor
Press release UKBF Calls For Government To Equip The Next Generation To Become Tomorrow’s Business Leaders UK Business Forums (UKBF) has welcomed the recommendations to modernise and...
JuliaClementsRoche
Real estate is one of the top sectors for companies starting up a new business in 2022. We look at how you can get into the property game – even if you have no money. Launching a property...
Dan Hobson
With businesses being urged to cut prices for customers to help tackle the rising cost of living, UKBF members have called the proposal “a classic start of a race to the bottom”. A new...
Dan Hobson
Following the successful launch of UKBF London Networking last month, the UK’s largest and most active online community for small and micro-business owners has announced its next free small...
JuliaClementsRoche
Even if you know your business inside out, it can be tricky to articulate exactly what it does. You might think you have an explanation nailed, but then you open your mouth and realise the words...
Kat Haylock
Introduction to setting up your business For many people since the pandemic, the focus has been on creating a better work/life balance. For some this will be the thoughts, and perhaps dream of...
MOIC
We’re halfway through the year, which means many of us are checking-in on our 2022 business goals. Ask yourself these three questions to see if you’re on track. Goals are an essential part of...
Dan Hobson
Starting a man with a van delivery business can be a quick, easy and low-cost way to become self employed. Plus, there’s always demand and good profit to be made. New members often come to UKBF...
Dan Hobson
If you’ve set up a limited company, you don’t need to open a business bank account by law, contrary to popular belief. However, it does make a lot of sense and it’s important that you’re not using...
Dan Hobson
The Labour Party has launched a review to make sure Britain is the “best place in the world to start and grow a business”, but UKBF members remain sceptical. Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel...
Dan Hobson
What are the different types of business funding and what’s most suitable at each stage of your startup’s growth? Small business funding expert Mark Jones answered your most common questions in...
ChrisGoodfellow
Businesses have two weeks left to apply for the government’s Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), which enables firms affected by the pandemic to access loans of up to £2m. The current deadline to apply...
Dan Hobson
Advertising your business on Google can be a fantastic way to increase sales, generate leads and raise brand awareness. But for many business owners, getting to grips with Google Ads can seem like...
ChrisGoodfellow
As a self-employed person, you pay tax based on the profit your business makes. By deducting expenses from your profit, you can reduce your overall tax liability – and pay less tax. Understanding...
ChrisGoodfellow
So, you’re at the beginning of your startup journey. You have an idea, you’ve run it past your peers and you could have a viable business on your hands. Now you just have to put it into practice –...
Amalie Smith
As UKBF members know well, starting and growing a business can be extremely challenging. But support, advice and funding are available – if you know where to look for them. In this guide, we’ve...
ChrisGoodfellow
Come and join us for our first small business networking event in London, brought to you by UK Business Forums. Meet other small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs local to London, and...
ChrisGoodfellow
