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Member in Focus: fantheflames (Eve Scragg) - The marketing expert igniting your business growth

Member in Focus: fantheflames (Eve Scragg) - The marketing expert igniting your business growth

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...

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Member In Focus: The Resolver - the globally recognised mediation expert

Member In Focus: The Resolver - the globally recognised mediation expert

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...

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Member In Focus: AmazonGeek - The Amazon Expert

Member In Focus: AmazonGeek - The Amazon Expert

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...

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Member In Focus: Lisa Thomas – A steadfast journey through the world of insolvency

Member In Focus: Lisa Thomas – A steadfast journey through the world of insolvency

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...

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Member In Focus - fisicx (Chat Mechant Ltd) - Crafting Remarkable Websites

Member In Focus - fisicx (Chat Mechant Ltd) - Crafting Remarkable Websites

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...

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Member In Focus - EcomAlistair (Compound) - Business Automation Experts

Member In Focus - EcomAlistair (Compound) - Business Automation Experts

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...

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“Ideas are easy – execution is what counts as a tech startup”

“Ideas are easy – execution is what counts as a tech startup”

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...

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How I built a pioneering Voice over IP business from scratch

How I built a pioneering Voice over IP business from scratch

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...

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How a life-changing event led to the start of my new business

How a life-changing event led to the start of my new business

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...

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How an insolvency practitioner helps businesses liquidate neatly

How an insolvency practitioner helps businesses liquidate neatly

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...

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How a gap in the market opened a door to China

How a gap in the market opened a door to China

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...

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Fall into your niche: How adventure games led to a tech company

Fall into your niche: How adventure games led to a tech company

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...

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“Make hay when the sun shines”: How an SEO hobby became a business

“Make hay when the sun shines”: How an SEO hobby became a business

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...

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How I started my business as an independent insurance broker

How I started my business as an independent insurance broker

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...

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How Busters Dogs turned a hobby into a thriving small business

How Busters Dogs turned a hobby into a thriving small business

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...

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Mark Pearson: 'If it wasn't for UK Business Forums, I probably wouldn't be where I am today'

Mark Pearson: 'If it wasn't for UK Business Forums, I probably wouldn't be where I am today'

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...

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UKBF Member Spotlight: James C Edwards (OldWelshGuy)

UKBF Member Spotlight: James C Edwards (OldWelshGuy)

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...

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UKBF Member Spotlight: Lisa Connell, Rent A Date For Charity

UKBF Member Spotlight: Lisa Connell, Rent A Date For Charity

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]...

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UKBF Member Spotlight: Simon Swords, Atlas Computer Systems

UKBF Member Spotlight: Simon Swords, Atlas Computer Systems

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...

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UKBF Member Spotlight (Meet the Moderators): Rob Holmes, Into The Blue

UKBF Member Spotlight (Meet the Moderators): Rob Holmes, Into The Blue

UKBF user name: Rob Holmes Real name: Rob Holmes Company name: Into The Blue Company website: www.intotheblue.co.uk Company contact: [email protected] / 01959 578100 1. How did you start...

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