business-management

  1. What Makes a Small Business Actually Sellable?

    What Makes a Small Business Actually Sellable?

    There's a question that a lot of small business owners never think to ask until they absolutely have to: if I wanted to sell this business tomorrow, could I? For many, the answer is more complicated than they'd expect. Not because the business isn't profitable, not because it lacks customers...
  2. Why Your Team Keeps Asking the Same Questions (And What to Actually Do About It)

    Why Your Team Keeps Asking the Same Questions (And What to Actually Do About It)

    Every small business owner knows the moment. You're halfway through something important when a team member appears at your shoulder with a question you've answered before. Not once. Several times. You answer it again, they thank you, and you both carry on. A week later, it happens again. It's...
  3. Keynote Speech

    Why Do Some People Naturally Hold a Room Better Than Others?

    We’ve been thinking about this recently from both a business and communication point of view. You can have two people talking about the exact same topic, with similar experience and knowledge, yet one person completely holds the attention of the room while the other struggles to connect. After...
  4. Keynote Speech

    What actually makes a talk or training session stick with a team?

    Thinking about this from a business point of view. Most companies invest time in talks, training sessions or workshops, but it’s not always clear what makes some of them actually stick with people afterwards. Some seem to land well in the moment but don’t really change anything long term...
  5. Invergold

    What's your biggest compliance headache right now?

    Transport managers and fleet operators – what's the single biggest compliance headache you're dealing with right now? Maintenance records? Drivers' hours? Load security? DVSA inspections? Something else entirely?
  6. DavidAshdown

    An overlooked pressure affecting many small businesses?

    Something I’ve been thinking about recently… There’s a lot of discussion at the moment around the pressures facing small businesses, rising costs, changes like MTD, increased compliance, cashflow pressures, etc. All of that is very real. But one issue that doesn’t seem to get talked about as...
  7. Ahmed R

    Trade business owners - what's your biggest operational headache?

    I'm a software developer looking to understand the real pain points in running a trade business (plumbing, electrical, building, etc). Not interested in selling anything - genuinely trying to learn what causes you the most stress or costs you the most money operationally. Is it: Chasing...
    • Ahmed R
    • Thread
    • administration business-management business-planning productivity tradetalk
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Business Forum
  8. Ahmed R

    How do you track business certificates and licenses?

    Hi all, I'm a software developer doing some research into operational challenges for UK small businesses. I'm currently looking at how business owners manage their expiring documents - things like trade certificates, operator licenses, public liability insurance, and any other compliance...
  9. Zypherone

    Have you ever outsourced admin support? How did it work for you?

    I’ve been thinking a lot about how business owners handle the never-ending admin side of things. Emails, compliance paperwork, scheduling, bookkeeping. The list feels endless sometimes... Some people keep it all in-house, others turn to freelancers or virtual assistants, and some just try to...
  10. Jordan Lopez

    A quick intro.. and automation tools?

    New to the forum so thought I'd say hello 👋 I work as an advisor in the process improvement and automation space helping businesses get control of their processes, free up their time from manual work and streamline their ways of working. I decided to join UKBF to connect with other business...
  11. A

    Advertising store

    How to effective advertise store online? Can you share with your tips & tricks?
  12. E

    5 minute survey - What’s stopping UK businesses from installing EV chargers?

    Hi All I’d really appreciate any help with the following. I’m in the very early stages of developing a new business focused on EV charging. I’m currently in the market research and orientation phase. (I have a background in the EV industry but am approaching this with fresh eyes). If you...
  13. Y

    Want to Buy a Convenience Store, Need help on the Viability of the venture

    The store built entire new in 2024. It is established in August 2024. Located in a university/studennt area. Since it is newly build the ask is 1,80,000. How to evaluate it ? Plus the stock. It is doing sales of 15,000 / week on average. Currently selling Beers, Wines, Spirits, Cigarettes...
  14. damras

    Seeking Opportunities: Like Minds and Support for Diverse Business Ventures

    I am a small business owner with experience in solid mineral mining, sourcing, refining, and exporting, primarily focusing on muscovite mica, lithium ore (including Amblygonite, Lepidolite, and Spodumene), and fluorite ore to China and other Asian countries. After relocating to the UK due to...
  15. Mona2025

    Starting up a business with a friend who has no capital

    Hiya, I’m looking to start up a ltd business in the fitness industry, my friend currently manages a fitness centre and set up it for her employer when he sold his previous company in a completely different industry. Unfortunately she has poor credit so no access to funds, I will raise the...
    • Mona2025
    • Thread
    • business-management finance limited company shareholder small-businesses
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Start Up Space
  16. D

    Starting raffle competition website

    Hi, I'm thinking of starting my own raffle competition website. I have seen plenty on social media making decent profits. My question is how do some of them manage to guarantee a draw at a certain date even if they haven't sold all their tickets? For example I seen one with a cash prize of 5k at...
  17. Trowy13

    Taking over family business

    Hello, just joined the forum. Any advice is really appreciated. I have been working for the family business for over 5 years full time and part time for most of my life. My parents have decided they want to retire and move abroad. We are currently going through the process of winding the...
  18. Achieve more by doing less: balancing growth and wellbeing as a small business owner

    Achieve more by doing less: balancing growth and wellbeing as a small business owner

    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 of other responsibilities are all part of building your enterprise. But when the scales are tipped...
  19. Four common management challenges for small business owners – and how to overcome them

    Four common management challenges for small business owners – and how to overcome them

    You’re finally on the path to making your small business dreams a reality – but those familiar feelings of apprehension are creeping in. The world of business can be daunting. Naturally, there are parts of the process you’re prepared for, but building a brand-new enterprise is a surefire way...
  20. Pepper

    Purchasing a shop - goodwill accounting queries

    Hi All, I've searched through this site and found many helpful threads but am hoping for some (accounting) advice regarding taking over a shop I've had my offer accepted on. Background: Shop is a small local grocery shop, 7 year leasehold with 3 years remaining, shop owner is a sole trader and...
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