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UK Business Forums
UK Business Forums – business help and advice for owners, managers and entrepreneurs of small businesses and startups. www.ukbusinessforums.co.uk.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | 91,550 | 824,759 | 47,336 |
| 1st November 2009 | 106,356 | 947,705 | 53,139 |
| 3rd January 2010 | 111,773 | 1,000,160 | 56,926 |
| 30th July 2010 | 132,949 | 1,196,550 | 72,338 |
| 7th December 2010 | 146,244 | 1,317,105 | 82,437 |
| 1st January 2011 | 148,270 | 1,337,312 | 84,218 |
| 1st April 2011 | 158,893 | 1,441,730 | 100,782 |
| 1st August 2011 | 171,370 | 1,556,600 | 112,189 |
| 1st April 2012 | 192,907 | 1,755,194 | 131,427 |
| 1st January 2013 | 214,247 | 1,934,057 | 152,772 |
Online since: 2003
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: £40.00
Our ranking: 8
My Local Business Forum
UK Business Forum – a friendly spam free business community. 100% free, share advice, tips and join in the business banter. www.mylocalforums.com/.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 10th October 2011 | 3,027 | 22,019 | 5,372 |
| 1st April 2012 | 3,612 | 26,439 | 584* |
| 1st January 2013 | 4,772 | 34,226 | 3,217 |
Online since: Unknown
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: Free
Our ranking: 7
* active members
The Wholesale Forums
The world’s largest and most complete wholesale community forums. Discuss all aspects of wholesale and general business, buy and sell products and services, and lots lots more! www.thewholesaleforums.co.uk/forum/.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | 47,282 | 356,357 | 34,100 |
| 1st November 2009 | 57,838 | 441,836 | 40,008 |
| 3rd January 2010 | 62,615 | 477,601 | 43,247 |
| 30th July 2010 | 80,129 | 608,573 | 56,036 |
| 7th December 2010 | 90,530 | 679,786 | 65,135 |
| 1st January 2011 | 92,462 | 692,543 | 66,977 |
| 1st April 2011 | 100,424 | 747,685 | 81,845 |
| 1st August 2011 | 111,374 | 818,005 | 93,145 |
| 1st April 2012 | 125,083 | 906,516 | U/K |
| 1st January 2013 | 137,627 | 1,015,091 | 111,928 |
Online since: 2004
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 7
Sales and Marketing Forums
Small Business Advice – Free Sales Forum.
http://www.salesandmarketingforums.co.uk/forum.html
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | ? | ? | 1,209 |
| 1st November 2009 | ? | ? | 3,658 |
| 3rd January 2010 | ? | 4,160 | 3,825 |
| 30th July 2010 | 1,193 | 4,505 | 4,463 |
| 7th December 2010 | 1,492 | 5,201 | 4,915 |
| 1st January 2011 | 1,655 | 5,519 | 5,003 |
| 1st April 2011 | 1,602 | 5,469 | 4,963 |
| 1st August 2011 | * | * | * |
| 1st April 2012 | * | * | * |
| 1st January 2013 | 1,656 | 5,530 | 5,360 |
Online since: 2007
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
Teneric Business Forums
Business forums for interactive expert discussion on all aspects of running a profitable business including finance, marketing, people management and legal advice. Teneric Business Forums.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | 9,278 | 42,130 | 19,276 |
| 1st November 2009 | 9,711 | 43,795 | 20,536 |
| 3rd January 2010 | 9,888 | 44,479 | 21,143 |
| 30th July 2010 | 10,503 | 46,775 | 23,154 |
| 7th December 2010 | 10,847 | 48,021 | 24,310 |
| 1st January 2011 | 10,912 | 48,337 | 24,544 |
| 1st April 2011 | 11,171 | 49,320 | 25,513 |
| 1st August 2011 | 11,401 | 50,120 | 26,598 |
| 1st April 2012 | 11,910 | 52,321 | 28,338 |
| 1st January 2013 | 12,476 | 54,396 | 29,996 |
Online since: 2001
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
Forums Internet Business *
Forums for UK businesses in particular to discuss various aspects of the internet, marketing, and general business issues in a learned and knowledgable environment. http://forums.internetbusiness.co.uk/.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | 13,488 | 90,492 | 17,429 |
| 1st November 2009 | 13,587 | 90,923 | 17,590 |
| 3rd January 2010 | 13,613 | 91,069 | 17,657 |
| 30th July 2010 | 13,969 | 91,885 | 17,930 |
| 7th December 2010 | 14,145 | 92,293 | 18,080 |
| 1st January 2011 | 14,165 | 92,367 | 18,101 |
| 1st April 2011 | 14,288 | 92,690 | 18,233 |
| 1st August 2011 | 14,308 | 92,890 | 18,463 |
| 1st April 2012 | 14,400 | 93,291 | 18,770 |
| 1st January 2013 | 14,412 | 93,352 | 18,774 |
Online since: 2004
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
* Previously – www.platinax.co.uk/forum/
Aardvark Business
www.aardvarkbusiness.net/chat/
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | N/A | 61,398 | 29,638 |
| 1st November 2009 | N/A | 64,400 | 30,171 |
| 3rd January 2010 | N/A | 65,576 | 30,378 |
| 30th July 2010 | N/A | 69,350 | 30,991 |
| 7th December 2010 | N/A | 71,556 | 31,442 |
| 1st January 2011 | N/A | 72,003 | 31,523 |
| 1st April 2011 | N/A | 73,364 | 31,813 |
| 1st April 2011 | N/A | 75,004 | 32,213 |
| 1st April 2012 | N/A | 77,693 | 32,971 |
| 1st January 2013 | N/A | 79,105 | 33,260 |
Online since: 2002
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
Shell LiveWIRE
Shell LiveWIRE is one of the longest running youth enterprise schemes in the UK, offering free business advice, funding and networking opportunities for young entrepreneurs aged 16-30. Shell LiveWIRE.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | * | * | * |
| 1st November 2009 | * | * | * |
| 3rd January 2010 | * | * | * |
| 30th July 2010 | 19,329 | * | 110,000* |
| 7th December 2010 | 19,646 | * | 122,202* |
| 1st January 2011 | 19,698 | * | 132,221* |
| 1st April 2011 | 19,702 | * | 132,234* |
| 1st August 2011 | 19,942 | * | 152,434* |
| 1st April 2012 | 20,301 | * | 187,455* |
| 1st January 2013 | 20,919 | * | 211,337 |
Online since: U/K
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: Not reviewed yet
* includes social network, not just forum members.
iBusinessBuzz
UK Business articles and discussion, with an emphasis on how-to advice and
news. http://www.ibusinessbuzz.co.uk/forums/
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 1st September 2012 | 950 | 9,400 | 252 |
| 1st January 2013 | 957 | 9,442 | 323 |
Online since: May 2003
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: Free
Our ranking: (not yet rated)
KashFlow Business Forums **
Offer Small Business advice or ask for help on a wide range of Questions affecting Small Businesses and Starts Ups.
| Date Stats Compiled | Threads | Posts | Members |
| 16th June 2009 | 8,694 | 105,313 | 1,705 |
| 1st November 2009 | 10,054 | 119,101 | 1,688 |
| 3rd January 2010 | 10,600 | 123,333 | 1,682* |
| 30th July 2010 | 11,681 | 130,101 | 12,096 |
| 7th December 2010 | 12,582 | 134,432 | 13,164 |
| 1st January 2011 | 12,675 | 134,811 | 13,322 |
| 1st April 2011 | 13,940 | 137,613 | 15,824 |
| 1st August 2011 | 14,204 | 138,429 | 17,039 |
| 1st April 2012 | 13,637 | 128,543 | 18,388 |
| 1st January 2013 | No Longer Active | No Longer Active | No Longer Active |
Online since: 2008
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 7
* Figure shows active members
** Previously named A1 Business Forums
Your Business Forum Here
Forums currently not reviewed
The following forums have been recommended to us, but have not been reviewed yet.
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/forum.asp.
Business forum section of a very popluar motoring website.
Threads: Unknown
Posts: 76,694 – 91,720 – 96,500 – 115,817 – 126,451 – 138,322 – 148, 582 – 172,176 – 191,469
Members: Unknown
Online since: 1999
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: N/A
Niche Forums
Pet Business Forum
NO LONGER ACTIVE
Pet Business Forums providing Discussions Advice & Help with Pet Related Businesses – Petshop Forums
Threads: 538 – 583 – 593 – 626 – 639 – 652 – 661
Posts: 3284 – 3,518 – 3,567 – 3,676 – 3,702 – 3,721 – 3,749
Members: 150 – 185 – 196 – 210 – 291 – 198 – 389
Online since: 2008
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
NO LONGER ACTIVE
www.e-legal-gathering.co.uk - The UK’s 1st “OPEN” discussion forum for Investigators, lawyers and the general public
Threads: 1,680 – 2,085 – 2,276 – 2,725 – 2,857 – 2,976 – 3,732 – 4,891 – 6,124
Posts:8,528 – 10,753 – 11,768 – 13,973 – 14,463 – 15,005 – 16,202 – 17,701 – 19,556
Members: 324 – 396 – 428 – 500 – 559 – 493 – 587 – 40* – 337
Online since: 2008
Basic membership: Free
Premier membership: N/A
Our ranking: 6
* active members
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