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Why small business networking is essential to small business success

Why small business networking is essential to small business success

If you’re one of the 5.51 million small business owners in the UK, you’ll know that networking is an integral part of your growth journey. Whilst you may find meeting like-minded founders and...

graceks graceks
Sales & Marketing
Business cards in the digital age: still a handshake worth making?

Business cards in the digital age: still a handshake worth making?

In an era where our smartphones seem like extensions of our hands and social media platforms act as our digital billboards, one might wonder if the humble business card still holds its ground...

Ozzy Ozzy
Management & Wellbeing
Eight ways to cope with loneliness as an entrepreneur

Eight ways to cope with loneliness as an entrepreneur

Starting a business always seems like a great idea at the time. You may even be enjoying its success as we speak – but you can’t seem to shake off that familiar feeling of loneliness. It’s...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
How to find and choose the right business partner

How to find and choose the right business partner

The journey to launching your own startup can be a lonely one. This is why many people opt for sharing their journey with a business partner – but the process of finding the perfect one can be...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
Essential networking skills for small business owners in 2023

Essential networking skills for small business owners in 2023

Want to start business networking but find the process daunting? In this guide, we reveal the essential networking skills that every small business owner needs. Networking is a great way to grow...

Dan Hobson Dan Hobson
News
Join us in July for our second UKBF London Networking event

Join us in July for our second UKBF London Networking event

Following the successful launch of UKBF London Networking last month, the UK’s largest and most active online community for small and micro-business owners has announced its next free small...

JuliaClementsRoche JuliaClementsRoche
News
Join us in London for our small business networking event

Join us in London for our small business networking event

Come and join us for our first small business networking event in London, brought to you by UK Business Forums. Meet other small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs local to London, and...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
News
All Aboard For UKBF's London Networking Event

All Aboard For UKBF's London Networking Event

UK Business Forums is hosting the first of its regular networking events for small business owners on Wednesday 15th June - and the first drink is on us! London-based small and micro-business...

JuliaClementsRoche JuliaClementsRoche
Sales & Marketing
How to network at business events, even if you're an introvert

How to network at business events, even if you're an introvert

Attending trade shows, exhibitions, networking breakfasts or even sales meetings can be a daunting prospect for any person, not only for entrepreneurs who are looking to start their own business...

UKBF Editor UKBF Editor

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