business-to-business

  1. 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...
  2. HeadTurtle

    Printing company changing lanes - How do I get local B2B orders?

    I produce personalised gifts and sell mainly on Etsy, but now having to branch outside of Etsy. I'm going to start pushing for local B2B orders for promo merchandise, initially just starting with mugs. No USP at the moment, so will be offering low prices to start with, just to get those orders...
  3. D

    I wanted to get your quick feedback on something I’m testing.

    I’m running a test offer for UK Businesses, offering pilot software projects at £499 to validate ideas or automate small workflows and solve their long-standing pain points. I would love your feedback. Does this sound appealing or too low-priced for the UK market?
  4. A

    Conversion rate

    Hi! I'm affilate marketer and need advice. How to improve conversion rates. After big effort and trying many messages tricks I've got only 2 conversions in 3 MONTHS!!!. What I'm doing wrong? I'm thinking it's message thing but maybe it's something other like targeted niche? Where should I write...
  5. Andrew G

    New Software Marketplace

    Hi everyone, We’ve just launched CodeHost, a platform connecting anyone — from individuals to businesses—with developers to buy, sell, and customize software solutions. Our goal is to help businesses go 80% faster to market and cut costs by at least 30%. Looking for feedback—check us out...
  6. gilbertm

    What Marketing Tactics Are You Using to Build Brand Trust in 2024?

    With so much emphasis on digital marketing, I’m curious to know how small and medium businesses are building brand trust this year. What tactics are you finding most effective in terms of not just attracting customers but fostering long-term relationships with them? I’ve heard that strategies...
  7. H

    Seeking Advice on Expanding OEM Lingerie and Swimwear Manufacturing to the UK

    I own a lingerie factory that primarily produces lingerie and swimwear, specializing in OEM for French clients. Now, I want to expand and work with UK clients, but I am unsure how to connect with brands that need manufacturing services. Do you have any good suggestions?
  8. T

    selling a loft conversion company

    Are there any trustworthy platforms to market a small loft conversion company or should I just be approaching competitors.
  9. 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...
  10. davegibbs

    Advice needed from sellers who move around different locations – for new location management app

    Hello. I’m currently building a simple location management app for all types of mobile vendor, such as street food vendor, car boot seller, market seller, craft seller, farmers market seller, event organiser, pop up shop trader, ice-cream van, etc. Basically anyone who wants to share their...
  11. How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

    How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

    Your business is growing and you’ve seen some success, but you want to stand out from the crowd when selling B2B. According to gov.uk, there were 222,068 new incorporations in the UK between January and March 2023. That’s a lot of businesses to contend with – so, how can you be better than the...
  12. M

    M&A blog

    What topics should I discuss on the mergers acquisitions group blog? What would you like to know? THANK YOU
  13. G

    How to find a reliable dealer?

    Hi all, I have a factory to produce pee pads for puppy. But i find it difficult to find a reliable dealer to increase the sales. I try to google the keywords but it just appearing some salers. I just wondering how to find the right channel? I am very curious to hear your experiences or some...
  14. Paul Carmen

    Insite Web - Lead Management & Lead Generation

    Lead Tracking, Lead Management & Lead Generation That Works We are a digital lead generation marketing agency, focused on profitable lead generation for you. Many companies and industries waste money on buying leads or run unsuccessful in house marketing. We use your website, your PPC, your...
  15. The Collapse of GBP - Why You Need to Negotiate With Your China Supplier

    The Collapse of GBP - Why You Need to Negotiate With Your China Supplier

    buying from China and who find themselves fighting for profit margins due to the collapse of the GBP and it's exchange rate with the US$, there are a number of options open to you, which include the following: 1. Continue with the status quo and see your profits eroded due to increased costs...
  16. Nine business cost of living tips and hacks

    Nine business cost of living tips and hacks

    Inflation is increasing businesses’ costs. It’s often difficult to pass that on to consumers, who are also tightening their belts, so many business owners are looking to save money. UKBF moderator Paul Kelly started a helpful thread for members to share advice about cost cutting. We’ve...
  17. RonyKing

    Looking for Call Center Managers/Operators/Users/ SM Groups

    As the headline suggests, i am looking for Call Center operators or managers or even anyone that knows any call center focus groups either on Skype, Telegram or web. I will appreciate. I am into leads generation and sales, and i currently have an interesting leads in which i am looking for...
  18. JessRascal

    Idea Validation: Any tips on where to find B2B clients to validate my assumptions?

    Hi, I'm planning to create a customer support/helpdesk app aimed at: Small B2B tech companies (1-10 employees). Companies without dedicated support staff (owners, product managers, etc. with limited time to spend on customer support). Companies struggling to manage their customer support via...
  19. Ben Cardy

    When looking for a Sales and Marketing Team what are the main things that you are looking for

    Let me start by saying that I work for a company that specialises in outsourced sales for B2B companies. This isn't a pitch or self promotion it's more aimed towards feedback and other business owners opinions on marketing teams. What do you look for in an outsourced sales and marketing team, I...
  20. Emedia

    Pay-Per-Lead (Where quality opportunities create growth.)

    We help B2B businesses grow quickly using a unique form of Digital Networking called 'Spearing'. 'Spearing' is a highly evolved digital strategy and produces the very 'best in class' calibre of lead. We work for our partners on a Pay-per-Lead basis.