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Small business guide to the Distance Selling Regulations

7 December 2011

As shopping online becomes increasingly popular, and more and more businesses move look for sales via the internet, it is important that business owners understand their obligations under the Distance Selling Regulations. If you sell to customers online, over the phone, by mail order or at a distance by another method, you need to make sure you're staying on the right side of the law.

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Top five tips to protect your intellectual property rights

3 November 2011

The maze of intellectual property issues is now easier to navigate for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) since the introduction of new legislation. Find out how your business could benefit. More

How new EU rules will affect distance and door-to-door selling

2 November 2011

A new EU Directive, which was passed last month, will mean big changes for businesses that sell online, over the phone, on the street or door-to-door. EU member countries have two years to implement the rules nationally, so it is not yet known when they will become law in the UK, but some of the changes represent good practice and can be incorporated into your website and sales processes now. More

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What you need to know about data protection law
31 October 2011

Two thirds of retail red tape to be axed
7 September 2011

Competition law guidance for small businesses
3 August 2011

Beware new penalties for email and phone spammers
9 June 2011

New waste responsibilities for businesses
8 June 2011

New EU 'cookies' law: Do you need to comply?
7 June 2011

Is your business covered? Enhanced legal expenses insurance explained
5 May 2011

New legislation for April 2011
5 April 2011

Legal advice for small business owners
8 March 2011

Web accessibility tips: is your business website accessible?
5 October 2010

The Equality Act 2010: protected characteristics and types of discrimination
4 September 2010