small-businesses

  1. Amalie Smith

    What are your thoughts on today's budget?

    Hi everyone, If like us, you've been following the Chancellor's Autumn Statement today, chances are you're already thinking about how it will affect you and your business. We'll be posting an article covering all the main points and the impact on small business, so keep an eye out for that in...
  2. The startup mentality: five steps to success

    The startup mentality: five steps to success

    Are you ready to build a startup? If you’re considering embarking on a new venture, you might be questioning if you have what it takes to make it big in the startup world. Whilst there are many budding entrepreneurs in the UK with an abundance of ideas, some believe there is a recipe for...
  3. Autumn statement 2023: five predictions for small businesses

    Autumn statement 2023: five predictions for small businesses

    Jeremy Hunt will deliver his autumn budget on 22nd November with the economic forecast to follow from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Despite pressures from within his own party, Hunt warns that additional borrowing and tax cuts are unlikely. So, what are the predictions for the...
    • graceks
    • Article
    • budget government small-businesses
    • Category: News
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    Start and set up a payroll bureau

    Hi, I'm keen to become self-employed and set-up my own payroll bureau. Has anyone here done this already, or is in the process of doing so, as I'd really appreciate some guidance? I.E step by step process of setting the company and bureau Many Thanks Iram
    • Irammahmood
    • Thread
    • accountancy business-planning finance payroll small-businesses
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Start Up Space
  5. New report finds that 72% of businesses are merely “surviving”

    New report finds that 72% of businesses are merely “surviving”

    A new report has painted a stark picture of the financial challenges currently facing the UK’s 5.5 million small and medium-sized businesses. The SME State of the Nation Roundtable report was commissioned by ex-Dragon and Small Business Sunday creator, Theo Paphitis. It aimed to highlight the...
    • Kat Haylock
    • Article
    • finance small-businesses survey
    • Category: News
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    Help with a growing fraudulent operation targeting independent businesses.

    Hello, I am looking for some direction / help to discuss what appears to be a growing fraudulent operation both in the UK and overseas. We signed an international distribution agreement last year with a company based in Israel (who also covers SE Asia as a market). After much discussion (both...
    • BrexitLou
    • Thread
    • fraud small-businesses tradetalk
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Overseas Trade
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    Versatile CRM for Diverse Businesses

    Hello everyone, I'm reaching out as a developer seeking your valuable insights. I'm considering the development of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system that could cater to various types of businesses, ranging from transportation and locksmith services to pest control. While these...
  8. How to open a mobile phone shop in five steps

    How to open a mobile phone shop in five steps

    So, you think opening a mobile phone shop could be your next calling – but you’re not sure where to start. As a nation, most of us couldn’t go a day without our mobile phones. Almost 100 percent of 16-24 year olds owned a smartphone in 2022 – and with their popularity growing amongst older age...
  9. 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...
  10. Tuffnells administration: what does it mean for business owners?

    Tuffnells administration: what does it mean for business owners?

    On 13th June 2023, B2B delivery giant Tuffnells announced it was going into administration, making mass redundancies and leaving many business owners floundering with no one to deliver their items. The Sheffield-based business has made some 2,000 employees redundant across 330 depots, after it...
    • Amalie Smith
    • Article
    • administration logistics small-businesses
    • Category: News
  11. Theo Paphitis to host event discussing small business issues

    Theo Paphitis to host event discussing small business issues

    Ex-Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis – creator of one of the UK’s leading small business initiatives, Small Business Sunday – has teamed up with NatWest to host a roundtable event in London on Thursday 29th June 2023. Theo Paphitis is passionate about supporting small businesses, startups and...
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    Advice needed on an unfaithful commercial landlord issues for rejecting my payment plan proposal

    Since 2021, I have been diligently trying to establish a payment plan with my landlord to address the outstanding rent owed than (£14,000). Regrettably, all my attempts to engage in meaningful dialogue and reach a mutually agreeable solution have been met with silence. Despite sending numerous...
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    Traditional vs Digital

    Hi guys, My first post here so be gentle! I am interested in the general feeling here for small businesses looking to market their businesses. I was talking today with someone about the rising costs of online advertising and the effectiveness as the market is saturated with small businesses...
    • Advercado
    • Thread
    • advertising marketing small-businesses
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: General Business Forum
  14. Starting a cleaning business: a simple guide

    Starting a cleaning business: a simple guide

    Comprising 5% of the UK workforce, cleaning services are a continued necessity in homes and commercial spaces. From a sparkling side hustle to a fully-fledged franchise, starting a cleaning business can be a lucrative venture. Yet, the road to startup success can be a slippy one. Soak up our...
  15. 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...
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    Average Number Of Customers

    Hi, I'm finalising my business plan for my retail shop and I was wondering how many customers people get on average an hour/a day? with both high number days & low number days! I'm starting a spiritual shop so any retail shop that sells similar things would be really helpful. I'm doing as much...
    • vp1502
    • Thread
    • business-growth customers sales small-businesses
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Start Up Space
  17. Marvic

    I am introducing myself to this wonderful forum & looking for people who share the same interests

    Greeting fellow members of the UKBF! My name is Ayoub, and I am excited to introduce myself as a new member to this great forum. I'm 18 years old, I am a passionate self taught web developer and the founder of a startup called Starsky AI. which platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence...
    • Marvic
    • Thread
    • business-growth small-businesses ukbf
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Start Up Space
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    Developing a Mobile App for Health and Safety Purposes

    Hi everyone, I am a student of environmental health at Liverpool John Moores University, and I'm currently working on a project for the Work Based Learning module. My project is focused on developing a mobile application for Health and Safety purposes. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act...
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    Developing a Health and Safety application for businesses

    Hi everyone, My name is Oliver. I am an Environmental Health student at Liverpool John Moores University. As part of my course, I am working on a project in Health and Safety. Many of you had to deal with situations at some point during your business when there was an accident, injury...
  20. Six questions to ask before taking over the family business

    Six questions to ask before taking over the family business

    From a sandwich shop in The Bear to a global media conglomerate in Succession, the challenges of taking over a family business are in the spotlight more than ever. Taking over an existing business is a complicated process. There’s a lot that you need to unpick around its performance...
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