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SMEs failing to comply with Data Protection Act
The majority of small companies that operate websites are exhibiting low levels of compliance with the Data Protection Act that came into effect in October 2001.
SMEs urged to be alert to fraud
Smaller firms should be wary of companies that try to exploit them using the laws on data protection.
Identifying and preventing fraud
Small- and medium-sized enterprises do not commit enough resources to tackling fraud.
Meeting the disabled access law
Although the new law on ensuring disabled access to premises doesn’t come into force for over two and a half years, on 1 October 2004, small businesses need to prepare well in advance to comply with the new rules.
Reducing online credit card fraud
New schemes designed to reduce online credit card fraud could boost consumer confidence in the internet and thus benefit small businesses operating in the e-tailing and new media sectors.
Are you ready to trade online?
Small businesses trading on the internet need to be aware of regulations covering e-commerce, which came into effect last month.
SMEs alerted to warning signs of fraud
According to The Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP), SMEs undergoing rapid expansion face an increased risk of fraud.
SMEs alerted to warning signs of fraud
According to The Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP), SMEs undergoing rapid expansion face an increased risk of fraud.
Counting the cost of council contracts
Small firms bidding for contracts from local councils are facing significant costs in the shape of charges from accreditation companies says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Government outlines ‘red tape’ reduction plan
All businesses, large and small, are being asked to respond to the Government’s new action plan to cut ‘red tape’.
Employers urged to prioritise health and safety
The Health and Safety Commission has issued new guidelines on the standards employers should meet when complying with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Proposed law champions the self-employed
A new private member’s Bill, currently before Parliament, may save self-employed entrepreneurs the time and trouble of continually having to keep re-proving their independent status, if it becomes law.
E-commerce legal changes delayed
The introduction of a new legal framework for e-commerce in the UK has been postponed until the summer.
Parental leave worry for small business
All parents who have children under five-years-old are to be allowed to take parental leave from later this year.
Staking a claim for a dot.biz name
The upcoming launch of the first new domain name in 15 years - dot.