Vote for what you want
Real problems people wish someone would solve. Pick a category, read the pain point, and vote — your demand helps businesses know what to build.
I need a bookkeeper but can't afford full-time
Receipts live in a shoebox and VAT quarters sneak up while you're out delivering for clients. Hiring in-house feels impossible on a micro-business margin. Would you pay for monthly bookkeeping built for UK SMEs under ten staff?
When do I actually have to register for VAT?
You're growing fast but the £90k threshold and Making Tax Digital rules aren't clear until an accountant mentions them late. Register too early and cash flow suffers; too late and fines follow. Would you vote for a VAT readiness check with a clear timeline?
Cash flow forecast that isn't always wrong
You win a big contract then realise you can't pay suppliers until the client pays 60 days later. Spreadsheets break the moment one invoice slips. Would you pay for rolling cash-flow planning tied to your UK bank feeds?
Hiring my first employee — where's the checklist?
PAYE, pensions auto-enrolment, right-to-work checks, and a contract template — it's a maze for a founder who just needed help. One HR mistake can mean an employment tribunal. Would you vote for a first-hire pack with UK-compliant docs?
R&D tax credits — am I missing free money?
You've built custom software or solved technical problems but never claimed because it sounds like labs and white coats. Accountants charge a big cut and you don't know if you qualify. Would you pay for a no-win-no-fee R&D claim review?
Business insurance — what's actually required?
Public liability, employers' liability, professional indemnity — brokers send generic quotes and you can't tell what's legally needed for your trade. Being underinsured is terrifying; over-insuring drains margin. Would you vote for insurance matching for UK small businesses?
Clients never pay on time — who chases invoices?
You're awkward about reminders and 30-day terms become 90 without anyone noticing. Debt collection agencies feel nuclear for a £2k overdue bill. Would you pay for polite but persistent invoice chasing on your behalf?
GDPR for a three-person team — are we compliant?
Privacy policies copied from a template and a cookie banner that might not pass scrutiny keep you up at night. ICO fines sound huge compared to your turnover. Would you vote for a fixed-price GDPR health check for UK SMEs?
Ltd company or sole trader — honest comparison?
Everyone says 'go Ltd' for tax but admin, dividends, and IR35 make it murky. Formation agents upsell registered office bundles you don't understand. Would you pay for impartial structure advice before you incorporate?
Thinking of a franchise — due diligence before I sign
The brochure shows glossy units but hidden fees and territory restrictions only appear in page 40 of the agreement. Existing franchisees are hard to reach and lawyers cost thousands. Would you vote for independent franchise review for UK buyers?
Burned-out founder — who runs ops while I sell?
You're the salesperson, fulfilment team, and complaints desk and growth has stalled because nothing runs without you. Hiring a COO is fantasy on current revenue. Would you pay for a fractional ops manager a few days a month?
Supplier contract review before I commit?
Minimum order quantities, exclusivity clauses, and liability caps hide in PDFs you skimmed at midnight. One bad supplier term can sink a seasonal business. Would you vote for fast contract review priced for small UK firms?
Why is opening a business bank account so slow?
You've got Companies House docs ready but the bank wants more proof of trading and weeks of silence. Meanwhile clients need an account name that matches your Ltd. Would you pay for a business banking setup concierge?
Annual accounts deadline looming again
Year-end arrives and you're scrambling for an accountant who isn't booked until August. Companies House late filing penalties start fast. Would you vote for accounts and confirmation statement filing on a predictable subscription?
What's my business actually worth if I sell?
You've built something real but EBITDA multiples and goodwill mean nothing when buyers lowball you. Brokers want retainers upfront with no guarantee of interest. Would you pay for a realistic UK business valuation and sale prep?
Grant applications — too confusing to bother
Local growth funds and Innovate UK schemes exist but forms read like civil service exams. You suspect you've missed thousands because the effort felt impossible. Would you vote for grant writing help for UK startups and SMEs?
Health & safety for my shop — what's the minimum?
Risk assessments, fire logs, and training records pile up while you just want to serve customers safely. Inspectors and insurers each want different paperwork. Would you pay for H&S compliance kits tailored to UK retail and hospitality?
Customer complaints are eating my weekends
One-star Google reviews and angry emails land Friday night and you reply personally because staff aren't empowered. Patterns never get analysed so the same issue repeats. Would you vote for outsourced customer care with UK tone?
Should we pivot — I need data not gut feeling
Sales dipped and the team argues about product direction but nobody has clean numbers on cohorts or churn. Consultants quote day rates you can't justify. Would you pay for lightweight analytics setup for a UK small business?
Late payment culture is killing my cash flow
Big clients treat your 30-day terms as suggestions and statutory interest feels pointless to enforce alone. You're effectively lending them money every month. Would you vote for a late-payment recovery service for UK B2B invoices?
Everyone says use AI — but where do I actually start?
Your LinkedIn feed is full of hype and your team asks if you're 'doing AI' while you still copy-paste into spreadsheets. Tool trials expire before anything sticks. Would you pay for a practical AI roadmap for a UK small business?
Chatbot for my shop that doesn't annoy customers?
You've seen clunky bots loop 'I didn't understand that' and fear yours will be worse. Setup guides assume you're a developer with a week free. Would you vote for a done-for-you website chatbot trained on your FAQs?
Can AI answer customer emails while I sleep?
Enquiries pile up evenings and weekends and response time hurts reviews. Templates feel robotic when you write them yourself. Would you pay for an AI inbox assistant that drafts replies in your brand voice?
Automate invoicing without breaking my accounts?
You want less admin but worry AI will mess up VAT lines or duplicate charges in Xero. Accountants warn you off anything they didn't set up. Would you vote for AI bookkeeping workflows audited for UK tax rules?