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Spotlight Series: Q&A with Sara Mirzaei of Neuro Align Clinic

Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? At Neuro Align Clinic, we help people who have been living with pain, stress or fatigue for far too…

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How Small Businesses Can Make Website Contact Easier

Have you ever visited a tradesperson’s website because you wanted to make an enquiry, only to find yourself hunting around for their contact details? I’ve lost count of the number…

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Why Quality Location Pages Matter for Small Businesses

If your plan is to create hundreds of location pages and sit back waiting for enquiries to roll in, you may be disappointed. It’s an easy trap to fall into….

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Spotlight Series: Q&A with Stuart Barber of Platinum Cars

Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? We are a premium luxury chauffeur service covering London, Kent and Essex with our high end premium luxury chauffeur…

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Comparison of underused and well-structured website footers showing minimal contact details versus a complete footer with navigation links, business information and legal pages

What a Website Footer Says About Your Small Business

  The website footer is one of the most consistently visible parts of any small business website, yet it is often given the least attention. For many UK businesses, it…

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Why Brand Consistency Matters for Small Businesses

For small businesses operating in the UK, brand consistency is no longer a cosmetic consideration. It is a core part of how your business is understood, evaluated, and ultimately chosen….

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Spotlight Series: Q&A with Steve Henderson of Henderson Building Surveyors

Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? We are Henderson Building Surveyors. We are a small, family-run building surveying practice and we basically help people feel…

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Habits of Highly Effective Small Business Owners

Running a small business in the UK often means juggling sales, delivery, admin, people management and cash flow all at once. The difference between businesses that feel constantly stretched and…

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Why Knowing Your Ideal Customer Matters for Small Businesses

January is often treated as a reset for small businesses. Goals are reviewed, budgets reconsidered, and there is renewed focus on growth. Yet one of the most important questions rarely…

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Spotlight Series: Q&A with Charles Mears of The Woodpecker Project

Q1: What does your business do, and who do you help? We’re a mental health awareness charity that specialises in training personal trainers and individuals who work in the fitness…

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How Small Businesses Can Simplify Online Selling

Running an online shop often starts simply, a few products, one website, and a steady flow of customers. Over time though, as more products, payment options, and channels are added,…

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How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Video Content

Why video matters more than ever It’s hard to ignore the way video has become part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s short clips on social media, explainer videos on…

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Chris Jones
11 August 2026
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Great directory service.
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Ugnius Timinskas
14 July 2026
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We have been working with UK Business Portal for some time now, and we are very pleased with their service. Rufus Taxi Services
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Steve Sparrow
13 May 2026
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Excellent service. First class. So knowledgeable and nothing is too much bother. Would 100% recommend Ciso to help your business
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Dan Geal
28 April 2026
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Brilliant service, I own a Physiotherapy clinic in Worthing looking to build more of a presence on google, and UK Business Portal have been great. They were so easy to communicate with and they built my page so quickly. This is another adjunct that is helping improve my clinic's SEO. Would recommend!
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neil gardiner
13 March 2026
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Very professional would highly recommend
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Asad Uzzaman
10 March 2026
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Amazing service. Ciso is always helpful and has gone above and beyond! Thanks again
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Matthew Hodson
23 February 2026
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Great directory. This is a really useful resource for small businesses. Ciso produced a professional profile and has been very helpful.
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12 February 2026
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We’ve had a great experience with UK Business Portal. They professionally showcased our business and helped boost our visibility. Ciso is very friendly. A great platform supporting small businesses
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Linda King
5 February 2026
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Great communication from Ciso with a personal touch and my website visits have increased by 75% according to my monthly report!
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