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The broadband revolution
Broadband4Britain, an independent media pressure group, says that smaller companies operating in the media sector will benefit from the arrival of the new faster broadband internet technology.
Campaign to save the cookie
Small media companies operating websites would have to restrict or abandon ‘cookies’, a widely used web advertising and e-commerce tool, if proposed legislation from the European Union is implemented.
Keeping up with tech developments
Small firms can keep track of the latest scientific and technological developments around the world that may affect their businesses through a new website launched by the government.
How to win customers online and make them stay
Government e-commerce promoter UK online for business has produced a free guide for small businesses on how to "optimise" online sales and get their sites noticed.
E-commerce popularity continues unabated
In spite of the tribulations endured by many large technology-based businesses, fresh evidence shows that smaller companies are increasing their use of new media.
Government gives online support to UK manufacturers
The Government has launched a new website to help boost the productivity of UK manufacturers.
Government’s E-Commerce Awards offers £40,000 top prize
Small businesses have until 17 May to enter the fourth annual E-Commerce awards giving them a chance to win £40,000.
BT aiming to favour small businesses
If your business makes more than £500 worth of phone calls a year, then you may be interested in a new call package launched by BT that offers lower call charges and a simpler charging structure.
Reduce your web downtime
British businesses will lose over £700 million this year due to website downtime according to research out this week.
Good customer service pays off online
An internet survey on e-commerce shows that small and medium sized companies that use the web to sell their products should be aware of the importance of customer service.
Government to reward e-commerce entrepreneurs
A small business will have the chance to win a £40,000 top prize in a competition run by the Government.
E-commerce legal changes delayed
The introduction of a new legal framework for e-commerce in the UK has been postponed until the summer.
Welsh high-tech start-ups get special treatment
Knowledge-driven, high-tech fledgling enterprises with the potential for rapid growth are being given easy access to good technological and research links, through a new Welsh Development Agency (WDA) initiative - Technium Centres.
New £50m Recovery Fund for small businesses in crisis
Up to £15,000 in grant aid and other forms of help are now available to small businesses struggling to cope with the effects of the foot-and-mouth crisis.
SMEs get help from family and friends on the internet
One in 7 SMEs are unhappy with the information available on connecting to the internet, on which internet service provider (ISP) to choose and what type of package to select, according to the latest quarterly report on Business' use of Internet, Oftel's Small and Medium Business Survey.