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  1. Budget reaction: UKBF members respond to the Autumn Statement 2023

    Budget reaction: UKBF members respond to the Autumn Statement 2023

    UKBF members have responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, with many saying that it doesn’t do enough to support small businesses in the UK. On 22nd November, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget to parliament, unveiling a series of measures to boost the economy and help businesses. Key...
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  2. Budget 2023: How will the Budget affect your business?

    Budget 2023: How will the Budget affect your business?

    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Budget to parliament. Find out what the announcement means for UK businesses. On 22nd November, Hunt unveiled a series of measures to boost the economy and help businesses. Headline announcements include: National Insurance will be cut from 12%...
    • Dan Hobson
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    • budget government small-businesses
    • Category: News
  3. Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

    Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

    Making tasty beer and even tastier profits – it’s little wonder that opening a brewery is high on many people’s bucket list. After a tough time during the pandemic, the craft beer industry is beginning to rebound. The number of independent breweries in the UK rose by 86 in 2021 to reach a...
  4. How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

    How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

    Launching a decorating business is relatively inexpensive compared to other trades and can be extremely rewarding. Here’s how you can get started. Decorating has consistently been one of the most in-demand trades over the last few years. There simply aren’t enough painters and decorators to...
  5. How to choose the right insurance for your small business

    How to choose the right insurance for your small business

    Insuring your business is essential to protect you against costly bills, hefty fines, disqualification and even jail time. But choosing the right policy can be daunting. In the UK, insurers pay out a whopping £22 million every day in business insurance claims. This jaw-dropping figure...
  6. How to boost customer retention – and what to do if they leave

    How to boost customer retention – and what to do if they leave

    Is your business losing customers? Here are some strategies to improve customer retention – and what to do if you lose them. Research suggests that finding a new customer is five to 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one. Furthermore, a 5% increase in customer retention can...
  7. How to hire new members of staff in a tight labour market

    How to hire new members of staff in a tight labour market

    Does your business have a great career opportunity but is struggling to find staff? Learn how to tweak your strategy and hire in a tight labour market. Taking on new employees is a headache for most business owners. But with unemployment levels remaining at one of the lowest levels since the...
  8. Selling on Amazon – is it right for my business in 2024?

    Selling on Amazon – is it right for my business in 2024?

    Selling on Amazon can introduce your business to a vast global marketplace. But with fees and strict rules to follow – is it right for your business? Amazon is the undisputed king of online marketplaces. With around 2.5 billion worldwide visitors every month, the heavyweight of ecommerce has a...
  9. Expert advice: How to sell your UK business in 11 steps

    Expert advice: How to sell your UK business in 11 steps

    Getting ready to sell your business? Make the process as smooth as possible by following these 11 steps. Whether it’s to retire or try something new, most founders will eventually arrive at the point where they want to sell their business and cash out as much value as possible. It’s a huge...
  10. How to choose a password manager for your business in 2023

    How to choose a password manager for your business in 2023

    Choosing a password manager for your business can be tricky. With recent security breaches to consider and endless options to choose from – where do you even start? In 2022, a whopping 39% of UK businesses fell victim to a cyber attack. The average cost of each attack was around £4,200, rising...
  11. Spring Budget 2023: How will the Budget affect your business?

    Spring Budget 2023: How will the Budget affect your business?

    Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his spring Budget to parliament. Find out what the announcement means for UK businesses. Hunt unveiled a series of measures to boost growth and make it easier for businesses to invest during his second major fiscal statement as Chancellor. Some of the...
  12. Low pay: UKBF members discuss minimum wage and state benefits

    Low pay: UKBF members discuss minimum wage and state benefits

    A recent thread about low pay sparked a lively and insightful discussion among UKBF members. In this article, we share some of the highlights from the conversation. In the UK, almost 2.5 million people in employment require a wage ‘top-up’ from the Government in the form of Universal Credit...
  13. Essential networking skills for small business owners in 2023

    Essential networking skills for small business owners in 2023

    Want to start business networking but find the process daunting? In this guide, we reveal the essential networking skills that every small business owner needs. Networking is a great way to grow your connections, share your knowledge and bring in potential clients. And while 80% of...
  14. Autumn statement 2022: What does it mean for UK business?

    Autumn statement 2022: What does it mean for UK business?

    Jeremy Hunt has announced £25 billion in tax rises and public spending cuts to help balance the books. Addressing parliament today (November 17th), the Chancellor said he had to make “difficult decisions” to tackle inflation and restore financial credibility while protecting the most vulnerable...
  15. What marketing budget should I set for my small business?

    What marketing budget should I set for my small business?

    Marketing is an essential part of winning new customers. But deciding how much to spend – and on what strategies – can be challenging for many business owners. A question that crops up frequently on the forums is how much you should spend on marketing. While most founders can see the benefits...
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