Marketing is one of the biggest challenges for any business. Finding new customers, standing out from the competition, and converting leads into paying clients can be costly and time-consuming...
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For many years, conventional corporate credit cards were the default method for managing business expenses—covering everything from team lunches to flights and hotel stays. However, as companies...
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Navigating the VAT registration threshold is a significant milestone for many UK small businesses. Crossing this threshold, currently set at £90,000 in taxable turnover, brings both opportunities...
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Without a doubt, the last few years have been economically unsettling for many SMEs. However, there have also been some business success stories, which means that businesses of all sizes will be...
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The ongoing cost of living crisis in the UK is hitting many people and businesses hard. No matter what size or type of small business you run, it’s inevitable that you’ve had to deal with rising...
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If you’re crafting handmade gifts or selling your creations on platforms like Etsy, it’s essential to understand GPSR. So, what exactly are the General Product Safety Regulations? In a nutshell...
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If you're planning to form a Limited company, one of the first steps is to register your business with Companies House. While it's possible to handle this yourself, many entrepreneurs work with a...
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The start of the school academic year is a time when many students across the UK are kicking off business projects such as with Young Enterprise or the Peter Jones Academy, among others. The...
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Getting a VAT inspection notice from HMRC can be a worry. Still, it’s important to stay calm and prepared. This is the advice given to UK Business Forums member 'seizing', who turned to the...
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This week, UKBF member Tigris asked fellow members, "How do you guys deal with clients calling you who you know don't pay?" Dealing with clients with a reputation for not paying can be one of...
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AI is frequently a hot topic on UK Business Forums, dividing opinions with differing views. Still, everyone acknowledges that it impacts many aspects of our lives, some more successful than...
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When you’re building your first business from scratch, establishing an impactful marketing pathway can be challenging. Our ever-growing technological landscape means the way we connect with our...
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If you’re one of the 5.51 million small business owners in the UK, you’ll know that networking is an integral part of your growth journey. Whilst you may find meeting like-minded founders and...
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While catching up on some of the questions on UK Business Forums over the weekend, I came across this post from member Leeds66, asking for advice on handling a particularly abusive customer. They...
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When Airport_Rover was asked by the shareholders of a struggling company to become a temporary director, he came to UK Business Forums to ask in this thread for advice on whether it was something...
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In this month's Business Member in Focus we speak to Eve Scragg (fantheflames), the entrepreneurial force behind Fan The Flames Marketing & Design. She shares the story of starting her business...
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We see many different challenges and questions being asked on UK Business Forums every day, and we also see many business owners facing similar challenges, and today is no exception. Today, we see...
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I was sad to see a piece from a small business owner who had been a victim of fraud published in The Guardian today, resulting in their Revolut business account being emptied and losing all the...
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The actual value of a business often goes beyond the immediate financial metrics, such as money in the bank or sales figures. It encompasses the assets it possesses, which intriguingly can include...
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When you’re at the helm of your small business, finding the time to prioritise your mental health is far and few between. Navigating research, planning, sales, marketing, and admin amongst a sea...
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