New Business Portal

Just a few simple rules to make this the best new business forum on the web!

Welcome to the New Business Portal - use this forum to introduce yourself and your business plans.

The best posts get highlighted here - make sure you don't miss this!

Discuss anything (more or less).

We welcome your comments and suggestions on the New Business Portal - let us know if you think we can improve our small business forum.

Get someone independent to listen to your ideas.

Discuss everything from how to buy a domain, to web development and hosting.

Use this forum to offer your services, post a request or trade with other forum members.

Check out where other entreprenuers feel they have gone wrong - learn from others!

Discuss all your revenue and customs questions including PAYE, VAT and corporation tax.

Get help and advice on creating that all important business plan, including cash flow forecasts, profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.

Discuss IT hardware needs, including what pc to buy, what media to backup to etc.

Discuss all your software needs, get recommendations and avoid expensive mistakes.

To make any ecommerce site a success you need to ensure your website is available when your customers need it. Get reveiws, make recommendations, post your problems etc.

Find out whether you should be a sole trader, form a partnership or register a limited company.

Ask quesitons about contracts, terms and conditions and how to enforce agreements etc.

Discuss search engine optimisation, google page rank, link building etc.

Exchange tips and techniques about how to get the best out of a traditional promotional campaign.

Exchange tips and techniques about how to get quality traffic leading to conversions.

Discuss how to make your business stand out from the crowd.

Want to get some feedback on your logo design and your website layout before you go live. Post your details here.