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Retail body says clothing sector has best e-commerce potential
Fashion and clothing has the best potential for growth for online businesses, an e-commerce industry body claims.
Slow computers 'add to workplace stress'
Using slow computers can add to workers' 'frustration and stress', it has been explained.
'Instant response' expected from businesses
Firms are now expected to provide an 'instant response to absolutely everything', a copywriter believes.
Social networking 'good for business'
Taking advantage of social networking can help SMEs to grow because 'successful businesses are built on relationships', experts claim.
'Strong business case' for accessible websites
There is a 'strong business case' for designing websites which are easy for disabled people to use.
Employee blacklist 'open to abuse'
A proposed database which would allow employers to list staff members accused of misconduct could leave former employees open to bullying, it has been claimed.
Design 'not the most important website factor'
The design of a company's website is not the most important contributor to its success, it has been claimed.
Risk 'impossible to separate from innovation'
Business innovation is impossible to divorce from a certain degree of risk, according to the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Small business excellence awards launched
Entries are now being accepted for the UK Small Business Excellence Award 2008, intended to recognise innovative technology.
Companies 'must do more to protect confidential information'
Some firms are leaving customers' details liable for ID theft and are 'still not taking the risks seriously', according to the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Businesses 'need to protect their intellectual property'
The government is advising small business owners to ensure that their intellectual property rights are protected.
Business files 'need to be backed up'
Businesses should ensure their files are backed up to ensure that they can be retrieved in the event of emergency, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
NFEA: 'Business world open to all types of people'
Television programmes such as Dragon's Den and the Apprentice have shown that a wide variety of people of all abilities and backgrounds can form successful businesses, according to business experts.
SMEs 'not as green as they want to be'
Small and medium-sized enterprises are not able to be 'as green as they want to be', according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Web presence 'very important' for business
Having a website is very important for all types of business, according to Technology Means Business.
