Welcome to UK Business Forums, the UK's biggest community for small business owners. At UKBF, we know that running a business can be liberating, but we also know it can be stressful, lonely and confusing. Find practical business advice, camaraderie and real community on UK Business Forums. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:46:56 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:46:56 +0000 UK Business Forums https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:46:01 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/access-to-companies-house-web-filing.430642/ 430642 invalid@example.com (Kelera) Kelera I am in a process of buying a UK company and it is a first time I am doing something like this.

I have received company authentication code and successfully logged into companies house. Company has also moved registered address to the correct address moving forward (it has been updated already).

Previous owner and accountant also have access. I don't know who else have access to companies house web filing.

Since I will be using my own accountant and a whole new team, I want to make sure...

Read more]]> 1 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:53:04 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/writing-for-other-people%E2%80%99s-websites.430610/ 430610 invalid@example.com (Ashbridge) Ashbridge I often get asked to write articles on a particular topic for a newspaper. Imagine it is on the topic of, say, conveyancing. It is a national newspaper with a large readership, so a solicitor I know would love me to quote him in the article. I am not allowed to quote the solicitor in the article.
Is there anyway I could write an article for the solicitor’s website that would allow him to benefit from the traffic generated by my article? The topic is high value for the solicitor so it...

Read more]]> 8 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/oh-dear-critical-website-issue-one-or-more-modules-are-missing.430592/ 430592 invalid@example.com (Onthebrightside) Onthebrightside Having worked totally find I went into my wordpress site today to be advised it has a critical error. I don't own the website but I can update it.

There's a X beside : The required module gd, is not installed, or has been disabled.

Regretfully I don't even know what that means and a quick scan of the internet/youtube turned up nothing. Can anyone please advise whey that's suddenly and issue or what needs to be done about it. I don't think it can be something I did as I haven't been...

Read more]]> 28 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:41:59 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/email-client-system-with-social-media-messaging.430640/ 430640 invalid@example.com (Paul Kelly ICHYB) Paul Kelly ICHYB I am sure that this isn't rocket science, but is anyone aware of an email system/client/plugins where you can see your SM feed/messages from contacts all in one place.

I know things like Hubspot can possibly do this, but surely there is a more mass market demand/need for something like this?]]> 1 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:11:21 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/corporation-tax-liability.430537/ 430537 invalid@example.com (numbersrule) numbersrule If HMRC have sent a CT Bill and the Company Director knows that the Liability is clearly incorrect and too high by 3 orders of magnitude could anyone find fault if the Company accounts included the Bill as a Liability?]]> 31 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:32:31 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/mtd-%E2%80%93-more-admin-than-expected.430588/ 430588 invalid@example.com (Cre8 Business) Cre8 Business Is anyone else finding MTD is becoming more of an admin burden than expected?

I’ve had a few conversations recently with accountants who are saying it’s not the complexity, it’s just the volume and ongoing process that’s taking up time.

Feels like one of those things that on its own is manageable, but alongside everything else just adds to the pressure.

Interested to hear how others are finding it in practice.]]> 49 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:42:22 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/business-manager.430632/ 430632 invalid@example.com (siwall55) siwall55 Business Manager — Absotoonly | An Inklings Studio


Location: Remote / Flexible Type: Voluntary (pre-launch phase) — paid role upon funding confirmation Reports to: Founder & Director

A bit about us

We're Absotoonly — a new UK animation studio with a slate of films, a feature in development, and a genuinely exciting journey ahead. The person behind the studio has made feature films and live theatre, so this isn't a first-timer with a dream — it's an experienced...

Read more]]> 10 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:55:22 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/recording-rental-income.430627/ 430627 invalid@example.com (Tigris) Tigris Hey,

i've just started using Quickfile to record rental income.

When the estate agents send over the money, they send over the rent minus their cut. Some months there is also repair payments for certain trades such as plumbers etc.

Should I be recording the total income as well as showing all deductions for each trade?

In the past i've just recorded the net amount which ends in the business bank. I know there are tax deductions to be had but surely not if the money never entered the...

Read more]]> 19 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:09 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/supplier-went-into-administration-2-years-ago-i-owe-them-%C2%A34k.430622/ 430622 invalid@example.com (ARN1981) ARN1981 Hi all, as the title says I bought clearance stock from administrators when my supplier went into administration over 2 years ago, a little over £4k agreed price.

I have never received an invoice, statement or any form of correspondence, the website has long been taken down so no terms of sale available. They will have all of my details as I was a regular customer and had an account with them. I signed a delivery note for the goods and have a copy so there is a record of the sale at their...

Read more]]> 6 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:22:52 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/selling-a-business-with-debt.430625/ 430625 invalid@example.com (Janemorley74) Janemorley74 Hi. Im looking to sell my business which has around 50k hmrc debt.

With stock, assets, good turnover i could probably get around 95k for the limited company. Which i would pay off.

However would it be better for a buyer to purchase the business from me for 45k and take on the repayment plan?.

Is that possible if they purchase the limited company?, this does not move with director?.
What is they dont pay after the sale?.

Im thinking a lower purchase fee might be more attractive upfront...

Read more]]> 6 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:18:32 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/spongebob-ltd-co-insolvency-questions.430438/ 430438 invalid@example.com (alexdxb) alexdxb Hi All,

I am considering the Spongebob method for my Ltd company but I have a few questions..

Situation:

Accounts/VAT up to date - no money owed to HMRC
No overdrawn DL account - (in fact it's in credit as I have been funding commitments personally)
£8k left on BBL
£7k owed on overdraft/business credit card. No other creditors.

It has become impossible to continue for various reasons, a turnaround in the situation no longer feasible, with no more personal cash to keep it going, and...

Read more]]> 5 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:17:01 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/looking-for-professional-indemnity-insurance.430633/ 430633 invalid@example.com (WMPLTD) WMPLTD Hello, I’m looking for indemnity / malpractice insurance for my psychological therapy clinic. It will need to cover psychotherapy, registered mental health nurse and associate therapists please. If you can help please pm me.]]> 2 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:41:20 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/premierline-insurance.430522/ 430522 invalid@example.com (mikep1892) mikep1892 Hello! Just thought I'd post to say hello and nice to 'meet' everyone. I'm sure there are plenty of insurance people on the forum!

I work predominantly in South West England and South Wales if anyone needs an insurance review or alternative options for business insurance, my details are on my profile page, just get in touch. I specialise in manufacturers, agriculture, care organisations, property owners and we also help members of SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers & Associates)

Many...

Read more]]> 4 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:29:28 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/working-with-influencers-commercial-terms-question.430287/ 430287 invalid@example.com (GNewland) GNewland Hello,

We are looking to work with influencers in the UK to help us market our product*.

As far as I can tell there seems to be two commercial models such a relationship can take. Either a simple payment from the brand to the influencer for an agreed number of posts. Any terms etc can be applied. Alternatively the second model seems to be an affiliate one where the influencer gets paid on the number of sales their posts generate either through the use of discount codes that track this or...

Read more]]> 30 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:49:57 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/work-injury-claim.430575/ 430575 invalid@example.com (TheLoser) TheLoser Good Afternoon Everyone,

Looking for a third opinion whilst waiting for insurers solicitors to review. We have recieved a claim in March from a No Win No Fee solicitors firm using the claim portal and the Disease claim forms rather than injury forms.

Commercial roofing company (ltd co) completed a large project late last year. We paid another company (ltd co) for use of their labour to complete.

The working week was Mon-Fri with no weekend working owing to strict site rules.

One of their...

Read more]]> 13 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:39:55 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/do-alphabet-shares-for-divindends-need-reporting-via-confirmation-statment.430628/ 430628 invalid@example.com (clamp1988) clamp1988 Have recently filed SHO1 allotment of alphabet shares woth the Companies House solely for the purpose of dividends, do they need to be reported via filing an amended confirmation statement or can wait till the next statement]]> 9 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:51:05 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/court-vs-ombudsman.430607/ 430607 invalid@example.com (Mark T Jones) Mark T Jones Quick question for those who know or have experience

I have a claim against a certain vehicle workshop - details not relevant.

They have refereed me to the industry ombudsman, but my instinct leans me towards small claims. Admittedly I have zero experience of umbudsmen, and a bit of experience of small claims.

So I guess the question boils down to:

Is the ombudman likely to be proficient & reliable?

Will the court have 'views' on my choice to use them rather than the ombudsman?

I...

Read more]]> 9 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:27:46 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/voip-alternative-to-bt-cloud-voice-express.430631/ 430631 invalid@example.com (justintime) justintime One of my customers, who I do the odd computer work for, recently changed to a BT digital contract and they supplied him with a router and a gadget that connects to a digital phone supplied by BT. This connects using Cloud Voice Express and has a device plugged into the router that then connects to the phone. The standard phones don't fit into the router as would normally happen when you switch to a digital system so my question is, would I be able to add a standard voip phone using the...

Read more]]> 2 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:14:21 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/is-merkandi-any-good.430411/ 430411 invalid@example.com (Anthony015) Anthony015 I'm currently doing some research and looking for businesses that have used Merkandi in the past.

Reason for this I am contemplating purchasing the subscription.]]> 5 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:37:51 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/x-twitter-to-extreme-for-your-brand.427373/ 427373 invalid@example.com (NiceCat) NiceCat On a personal level I am finding X leaning to the far right since Elon. Most of my business comes from the public sector and I have seen a number of organizations move away from X in recent times (not most). Is X still part of your sm engagement?]]> 57 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:29:04 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/start-up-small-business-needing-ai-voice-chat-automation.429878/ 429878 invalid@example.com (DuskMind) DuskMind Hi Everyone,

I wanted to ask if any small businesses or start-ups have considered using AI voice/chat and automations in their business and if you are already using AI in your business, what are you using and how is your experience? Thanks]]> 8 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:25:24 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/social-media-marketing.430236/ 430236 invalid@example.com (tony84) tony84 I have always been a little sceptical of social media marketing.
- I have never bought anything through social media as far as I can remember.
- I cant imagine anyone wants to hear about mortgage related stuff, cupcakes or something is a bit different as its tangible.

A couple of years ago, I employed a lady to do some bits over a short period (6-8 weeks). She was pretty honest in saying that realistically it wont produce any sales directly, but indirectly it might help to convert people...

Read more]]> 26 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:21:25 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/is-telesales-dead.430326/ 430326 invalid@example.com (TelesMedia) TelesMedia We still do telesales calls

post covid it was successful but now it feels a lot less so

does anyone still do 100-200 telesales calls a day??

does anyone answer them?]]> 17 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:23:52 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/recommendations-for-low-volume-but-scalable-fulfillment-in-the-uk.430039/ 430039 invalid@example.com (Aurok) Aurok Hi everyone, I'm new here. I am in the process of setting up a niche business selling graphite composite musical instrument parts. We are very low volume at the moment and shipping straight to individual customers from China. When the website has been launched, I would like to ship speculatively to a warehouse in the UK and then on to UK customers to make the ordering experience more convenient. It would be good to have a solution that can scale with the business once I start exploring...

Read more]]> 17 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:57:04 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/new-to-this-cvl-other-options.430300/ 430300 invalid@example.com (Zee92) Zee92 Hi

I’ll keep it short and sweet. Company incorporated in 2017 as a sole IT contractor director.

No debts / all accounts filed perfectly up to end of 2024.

2025 has been a problem year and had inadvertently overdrawn DLA (paid too much dividends accidentally which I then changed to DLA). Circa £40k.

Now a contract was extended then cancelled within a month (same client) unexpectedly so now having cash flow issues.

So in summary:

BBL around £15 left
Corp tax 15k due (plus ~20k when 2025...

Read more]]> 6 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:08:40 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/getting-the-message-out-there.430174/ 430174 invalid@example.com (Mark@ID1st) Mark@ID1st Hi all, I've just released a product called IdentityHealthCheck which is subscription based at very reasonable rates, its currently on sale with founders discount at 50% off and its currently priced at £250 - £2500 dependant user numbers anybody taking this offer will have the price fixed at founders rate for upto 10 continuous years.

IdentityHealthCheck isn't your standard Identity product. It has 46 patents pending and it should make lif much easier for the C-Suite

Check us out at...

Read more]]> 12 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:42:52 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/spongebob-or-ip.430273/ 430273 invalid@example.com (Wantinglegaladvice) Wantinglegaladvice Ltd company ceased trading mid-November due to a major client leaving a no new work materialising. Currently has zero cash in the bank.

My accountant is currently in the process of putting together the latest set of accounts and has informed me there will be an overdrawn DLA of around £40k but had reserves of £35k which will be declared as a dividend. This leaves a £5k overdrawn DLA.

Company has £1k outstanding in VAT and a car lease via VWFS with two years left. Nothing is personally...

Read more]]> 15 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:24:13 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/liquidate-a-company.430359/ 430359 invalid@example.com (Kraftdg) Kraftdg Hi All,

I have owned a company i started since 2017 first couple of years were good , we make products for the leisure industry thus covid had a massive negative impact in 2020, i put all my savings in to the company and in 2023 i had to borrow 100k to get on top of bills, all with a personal guarantee and paid back over 12 months, sleepless nights and stress.... since then my biggest customer (75%) in 2022 stopped paying on top, he went from paying on 30 days to 150 days, we employed an...

Read more]]> 10 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:35:29 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/looking-for-legal-advice.430594/ 430594 invalid@example.com (Clarel2303) Clarel2303 Hi, I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction.
I have an issue relating to my telecoms contract and the relocation of my business.
I have contacted a few law firms now and all have said they can't help. I believe I need a firm/person who specialises in telecoms contracts?
Any help gratefully received.
Thanks]]> 48 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:20:12 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/company-registration.429569/ 429569 invalid@example.com (joyule2104) joyule2104 Hi
I’m a start up setting up a Ltd company,
We are currently negotiating a lease on a commercial property and our solicitor requires the company details before we instruct him.
As the property lease has not yet been finalised I won’t be able to use this as the registered business address so as an interim measure is it best to use my home address with a view to changing it on companies at a later date/once the lease is agreed
Many thanks in advance]]> 23 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:59:28 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/selling-internationally-using-a-merchant-of-record-global-e-or-do-it-ourselves.430611/ 430611 invalid@example.com (GNewland) GNewland Hello,

We soft launched our product (a premium 'LEGO table') a few months ago intending only to sell in the UK whilst we tested the market, did a press release etc.
However after one of our posts on Instagram 'went viral' we've had a lot of interest internationally, especially the US, but also EU and Australia.

I have no experience in international shipping but the 'mess' and admin workload seems very high. After furious googling I am looking at the above three options and thought I'd ask...

Read more]]> 2 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:53:25 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/freddietorial-clos.430543/ 430543 invalid@example.com (FreddyG) FreddyG The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008 was caused at its roots by the irresponsible issuing of dozens of bundled debt called Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs), usually about $1bn each and sold as shares at about $10k each. At the base of these CDOs were all kinds of dodgy debts, such as US medical debt and consumer debt, and the infamous subprime mortgages. In 2007, sales of shares in CDOs slowed down dramatically and - well - the rest is, as they say, history!

Now we have a new...

Read more]]> 2 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:46:59 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/recommendations-for-reviewers-of-business-rates.430619/ 430619 invalid@example.com (rlellie14) rlellie14 Hi all, anyone had much success getting their rates reduced? Who would you recommend as a consultant to do this on our behalf? Preferably covering entire Midlands area, East and West.
Thanks]]> 4 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:42:51 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/trying-to-buy-a-domain-name-i-hold.430455/ 430455 invalid@example.com (Lucan Unlordly) Lucan Unlordly I've had an enquiry from a US based domain seller called SEDO about the purchase of a Domain name I've held for several years.

I've ignored emails thinking they are SPAM but have now been left a voicemail asking me to make contact.

SCAM or genuine? Anybody sold a domain name for millions?]]> 20 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:12:57 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/best-business-structure-for-internal-trading-software-company.430618/ 430618 invalid@example.com (LeeT) LeeT Hi folks,

I’m looking for some advice before I take a business idea any further, mainly because I want to make sure I understand the legal and practical side of it properly first.

I’ve built some internal trading software within my company and I currently use it myself. I also have a website where I show the tracked performance and explain what the business is doing, but I’m not selling the software, selling signals, or asking anyone to invest. At this stage I’m just trying to work out...

Read more]]> 11 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:11:09 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/packaging-sourcing.430591/ 430591 invalid@example.com (JamesForde) JamesForde Hi folks,



I’m after white fold boxes (40 × 30 × 20 cm) for packing. I need decent quality and fair pricing — ideally with options for buying in bulk but happy to consider smaller quantities too.



If anyone has good supplier recommendations, price examples, or where to find these at a reasonable cost in the UK, please drop them here!



Thanks in advance ]]> 5 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:51:09 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/where-can-i-have-shower-gel-manufactured.430360/ 430360 invalid@example.com (Stephen Storey) Stephen Storey Hi guys,

Hope everyone is well and has had a good weekend.

I have an idea for a shower gel that i would like discuss production of.

I would like to get in touch with the right manufacturer that i could start work with and trialling different ingredients / formulas to get the desired shower gel i have in mind.

Done so googling and found some options but thought id take to this forum for any recommendations or advice on the topic.

Thanks in advance,
Have a great day ]]> 5 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:58:23 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/tax-advisor-recommendations.428910/ 428910 invalid@example.com (Stampy) Stampy I work as the Finance Manager for a medium sized business (Approx. £3million turnover). The business is owned by a husband and wife.

Our current accountants are good in the sense that they competently carry out the bookkeeping and ensure that the business is compliant with all HMRC rules. They also do the accounts for the owners.

Where they are not so good is in the area of actual tax advice - we would want to look for ways to potentially reduce corporation tax but never receive any...

Read more]]> 9 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/share-your-seo-tips-and-tricks.430583/ 430583 invalid@example.com (ThatDevAaron) ThatDevAaron I'd love to hear some of your SEO tips and tricks ]]> 44 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:28:17 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/bad-debt.430544/ 430544 invalid@example.com (NNS) NNS Hi All

Looking for some advice.

I did some work for a client and her husband in December. My contact was only with her, but she was happy and I issued an invoice. All in, just short of £1000.

The issue I now have is that client has since moved to Spain. She hasn't responded to several emails. I have also tried to contact both her and her husband through Facebook, but no reply- message shows as delivered but we are not "friends" so I cant see any more than that.

I have her last UK...

Read more]]> 16 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:04:26 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/best-place-to-sell-profitable-single-product-skincare-store.430439/ 430439 invalid@example.com (OdelF) OdelF Hey I own a single-product Shopify store (skincare niche, specifically dandruff) that did £58,345 in adjusted net profit in the last tax year.

But due to a health issue that limits my focus, I'm looking to sell so I can focus on something else.

The problem is I make the product myself at home.

I do have a manufacturer lined up, and am taking quotes from larger ones… but It presents an issue that any buyer would need to set this up (unless they plan on making it at home too), rather than...

Read more]]> 14 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:08 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/pension-contribution.430617/ 430617 invalid@example.com (Csills73) Csills73 Good afternoon,

Would someone be able to let me know please with regards to the annual 60K pension allowance payment for directors paid by the employer. Does this amount include both employer and employee contribution that the director received through their Paye salary, or the 60K is a separate one?

Many thanks]]> 3 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:48 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/mistake-in-my-ct600-submission.430615/ 430615 invalid@example.com (Jezclayton) Jezclayton Hi and hope you are all well.

I had this nagging doubt in the back of my head and now feel I have made a mistake in the submission. The scenario is as follows.

I am a Director of a close company (Limited) who's year end is 31st December. During the year ended December 2024 a replacement van was purchased for £33,495 and this was included in the CT600 as expenditure qualifying for AIA. This was partially utilised to offset a small trading profit of £15,664, with the balance being carried...

Read more]]> 6 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:43:07 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/recording-staff-holidays.430606/ 430606 invalid@example.com (Newchodge) Newchodge Just a quick heads up. One of the things that is changing from 6 April is that there will be a requirement that all employers keep clear records of all holidays taken AND how the holiday pay has been calculated, to ensure they comply with the law on holidays. Failure to do so will be a criminal offence with potentially unlimited fines. If anyone needs support with doing this they should speak to their HR Advisor.]]> 5 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:03:48 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/happy-new-year-business-friends.430613/ 430613 invalid@example.com (HFE Signs) HFE Signs I hope you've all had a good year, we somehow manage to keep navigating through the trials and tribulations that we are dealt, lets do it all again!

Good luck and best wishes to you all for the coming financial year]]> 1 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:24:50 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/at-what-point-do-courier-losses-just-become-a-cost-of-doing-business.430485/ 430485 invalid@example.com (Zej) Zej Hi all,

Quick sanity check with other UK sellers.

Once you’re shipping at decent volume, lost parcels and “delivered but not received” cases seem unavoidable. Damage, missing items, claims going back and forth with couriers, all that fun stuff.

What I’m wondering is this:

Do you still chase compensation every time something goes wrong, or do you eventually accept a certain level of loss and move on because the admin just isn’t worth it?

And if you do claim consistently, who actually...

Read more]]> 6 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:15:03 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/shopify-cosmetic-store.429466/ 429466 invalid@example.com (ecom1337) ecom1337 Hello Everyone !
I am currently selling cosmetic on Ebay & Amazon . Its very rare that out of 200 Listings 10 Products sell . I only get orders on 1 particular listing on every ebay accounts which is around 200gbp per day .
I tried everything good content , ads , revising them but due to competition and unless u run hefty amount of % to ebay , they wont sell even we match the lowest price . Even tried seo friendly title and description .

Due to delays because of royal mail & evri we...

Read more]]> 15 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:06:47 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/aviva-dragging-their-heels-on-shares-payout.430589/ 430589 invalid@example.com (Lucan Unlordly) Lucan Unlordly Not really business but to save having to sign up to Martin Lewis' Money page wonder if anyone can answer some question's re the following?

Family member passes away - Probate and Death Certificate sent to AVIVA mid January - returned on 30th January 2026.
Relative requests payment date and is told that proof of ID is required. ID sent. Assumed ok but only on chasing was told image wasn't clear enough. Re-sent.

Now into March - still having to chase to be told payment will be sent in an...

Read more]]> 8 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:02:12 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/pop-up-shop-premises.430499/ 430499 invalid@example.com (Ashley_Price) Ashley_Price Does anyone live in a town where the local authority or another organisation or individual have a shop premises that they let out on a regular basis to small businesses?

I am thinking this would be a great idea for my town as the council do own a few shop premises which are currently empty and which could be used in a similar way.

To clarify: The idea would be small businesses could hire it for a very short term (say between one and three months) to help promote their business and see how...

Read more]]> 13 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:18:44 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/school-work-experience.430572/ 430572 invalid@example.com (Clodbuster) Clodbuster Do many companies participate in this excercise where they take on a 15/16 year old still at school for a week (free) ?
The reason I ask is my grandsons (15 yo) class of 160 have only had 26 taken up. (I'm taking on 2 but I must admit it is the first time I've been asked and only really doing because of the association.) One week with one then the next with the other.

Anyone in the Norwich, Norfolk area who will take him on ?]]> 28 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:53:21 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/starting-a-brewery-business-now-are-we-mad.405875/ 405875 invalid@example.com (MyBossIsAn) MyBossIsAn Hi folks.

So with a lot of other people out there, I along with a couple of mates have recently lost my job due to C-19. We had been talking about setting up a brewery for some time but had put it on the back-burner a few months back as the C-19 crisis was kicking off and we were all working then. However fast forward a couple of months and we are all now out of work so we have decided to try and get the brewery idea up and running...during a pandemic/recession and when all bars are...

Read more]]> 41 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:20 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/companies-will-have-to-pay-uk-supplier-invoices-within-60-days-or-face-fines.430582/ 430582 invalid@example.com (ctrlbrk) ctrlbrk Just seen this in the news:

Companies that fail to pay suppliers within 60 days will face fines or automatic interest payments, as the government prepares to unveil new rules on Tuesday designed to protect small businesses.

Previously, invoices were supposed to be paid within that timeframe as part of an existing Prompt Payment Code, but upcoming legislation will make meeting the deadline mandatory.

Boards will also be required to include their payment terms in their audit reports and lay...

Read more]]> 10 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:15:47 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/packaging-company-that-can-create-bespoke-packaging-work-closely-with.430005/ 430005 invalid@example.com (thegamesanctum) thegamesanctum Hey people,

First post here. Hoping to find some like-minded entrepreneurs within the e-commerce (specifically gaming/tech) industry.

My name is Rich, I run a gaming brand called The Game Sanctum. We mostly sell truly refurbished consoles to a very high standard but we also dabble in private labelling with the goal of eventually designing/creating our own products.

I've done a lot of research into product packaging and we have tried a few different companies but never really found a...

Read more]]> 3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:52:00 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/selling-a-product-in-japan.429578/ 429578 invalid@example.com (Porky) Porky Hi
One of my products on Ebay attracts sales in Japan. Its clear that the product would sell in Japan. I sell at £20 plus international shipping so its costing the buyer close to £32 and I have the hassle of shipping each one individually

I'm wondering how I could get my product into Japan in bulk. Perhaps ship 250 units to a wholesaler to start with and they sell it?

Anyone already done this? And was it successful/ what sort of cut would the wholesaler expect?

Thanks]]> 5 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:42:46 +0000 https://www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk/threads/t-shirt-branding-supplier.428396/ 428396 invalid@example.com (AndyJames2018) AndyJames2018 Hi all.
I'm looking for a t-shirt (hoodies, etc) branding supplier for small/individual products.
Andy]]> 2