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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 six years ago, a venture born from a rich background in marketing directorship and charitable board...

Graham Ross, also known as The Resolver, began his unique journey in shareholder disputes in the early 2000s by combining his legal expertise as a solicitor with accredited mediation training. Discovering UKBF in 2007, he dedicated himself to advising on shareholder rights, company law, and...

Adrian's e-commerce journey began 15 years ago, leading to a successful £500k eBay business and an Amazon brand. As the 'Amazon Geek' at Sales Geek, he advises a diverse clientele on optimising their Amazon sales. Challenges include inventory management and adapting to post-Brexit logistics...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the business sector, stories of individual perseverance and commitment often stand out. Our 'Member In Focus' this month is Lisa Thomas, an insolvency practitioner at Parker Andrews. Her journey, marked by a career shift and a deep-seated dedication to her...

Meet Graham, the web designer from Aldershot. His journey into web design began in the mid-90s with a simple passion for video games. This early project sparked an interest in web development, and over the years, he gravitated towards specialising in WordPress plugins and consultation. His story...

Alistair (@EcomAlistair) from Compound Digital Technologies Limited runs a successful digital business automation and lowcode development agency. Founded in 2015 Alistair really hit his stride in 2021 during a COVID lockdown. Now he's working in a team of expert automators and lowcode developers...

As a child, Steven Renwick saw first hand how his entrepreneur father struggled with late paying business customers. This inspired him to launch Satago in 2012, a startup which set out to help businesses identify customers who paid on time – and those who always paid late. As the tool...

What do you do after 20 years in a successful career that leaves you financially able to retire at the age of 45? This was the situation that Colin Duffy found himself in and it opened up a world of new opportunities both in his personal life and in business. Following two decades working at...

For many small businesses, 2021 was the toughest and most challenging year to be in business. Yet, despite the uncertainty the pandemic brought, it was also the year that saw thousands of new start-ups launch as aspiring business owners took the plunge and followed their dreams. As UKBF...

This week in the Business in Focus series, we talk to Lisa Thomas, a licensed Insolvency Practitioner working for Neville & Co – a southwest-based company with 30 years of experience in business rescue, recovery and liquidation. This year Lisa celebrates 20 years with Neville & Co. Over that...

For the next instalment of our Business in Focus series, we talk to Ron Moss, CEO of MyOfficeInChina which, as the name suggests, supports UK companies trading with China. Here’s how he built a business in a tiny niche, what he’s learnt about types of customers and why he believes early starts...

An interest in adventure computer games took Graham Smith on an unexpected quest to form a niche tech company. His business has since developed pioneering website plugins for companies all over the world. After 23 years serving in the army, Graham was ready for a fresh challenge. He initially...

For the next instalment of our Business in Focus series, we talk to Terry Simmonds, managing director of TJS Marketing Ltd. Find out how he turned a passion for SEO into a successful business and how timing is everything when it comes to getting in – and out – of an industry. Terry was two...

For the first in our Business in Focus series, we talk to Frank Hernandez, founder of Meadow Broking Limited. Find out what he had to say about the challenges and rewards of starting his own insurance broker business. After spending the early part of his career working for small independent...

In the emails Linda Ward gets from people looking for work, everyone claims to love dogs - to stop the car and get out if they see a dog. But, as she points out, a passion for people is far more important to success. After almost twenty years in the industry, I caught up with her to find out how...

Mark Pearson, MyVoucherCodes founder, investor and co-founder of e-commerce investment fund and start-up studio Fuel.Ventures shares his thoughts on entrepreneurialism and UKBF's changes, over a decade since he first came to the site. It's been 10 and a half years since my first ever...

UKBF user name: OldWelshGuy Real name: James C Edwards Company name: Umbrella Consultancy Website: www.umbrella-consultancy.co.uk Contact: 01369 710132 [email protected] 1. How did you start your company? In 1995, I knew the web would be the next big thing. I had moved to...

UKBF user name: rentadateforcharity Real name: Lisa Connell Company name: Rent A Date For Charity Website: www.rentadateforcharity.com Contact: 020 8368 0486 [email protected] How did you start your organisation? In 2006 at the age of 27 I was diagnosed with an inoperable...

UKBF user name: atlascs Real name: Simon Swords Company name: Atlas Computer Systems Website: www.atlascs.co.uk Contact: 0845 867 2845 [email protected] 1. How did you start your business? I was working as an IT manager for a large law firm in the city. They instructed a colleague and...