ONLINE COMPANIES URGED TO BE AWARE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RULES
A legal expert recently urged online businesses to ensure that they understand intellectual property (IP) legislation when utilising social media platforms. Verastar investigates:
Intellectual property
IP refers to the unique literary works, symbols, designs, etc. that you utilise to establish …
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES SMES SHOULD BE AWARE OF IN 2016
This year the government is planning to introduce a number of legislative changes which could impact small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. Verastar summarises these changes in the following article.
Employment status
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) …
TECHNOLOGY WILL BE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR FOR SME GROWTH IN 2016
Verastar has learned that UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the availability of more ‘better technology’ will be the most important contributor to business expansion in 2016.
Growth factors
Barclays Business, a division of banking giant Barclays, has …
UK MANUFACTURERS CALL FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS BROADBAND REVIEW
UK MANUFACTURERS CALL FOR GOVERNMENT BUSINESS BROADBAND REVIEW
Verastar has learned that EEF, a UK industry body for manufacturing companies, has called on the British government to launch a review of business broadband competition.
Business utility
EEF recently released a …
THE EIB HAS BACKED A SCHEME WHICH WILL INSTALL SEVEN MILLION SMART METERS IN UK
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has decided to back a scheme which will install more than seven million smart meters across the UK.
Government’s pledge
Recent government statistics indicate that two million smart meters (electronic devices which record electricity consumption) …
UK SMES EXPOSE THEMSELVES TO CYBER-CRIME RISK
Despite a number of high profile cases this year, UK-based small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) lack insurance that would safeguard their ventures from cyber-crime.
Cost of cyber-crime
The advent of digital technologies has made it essential that businesses safeguard …
OFCOM RELEASE SECOND QUARTER MARKET UPDATE
Industry figures suggest that the number of small business and home broadband connections in the UK increased throughout the first half of 2015.
Broadband connections
Telecoms industry regulator Ofcom has released its ‘Market Update’ for the second quarter …
ICAEW WARN RED TAPE CUTS COULD EFFECT SMES
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has warned that the government’s plans to reduce regulatory requirements could have consequences for small businesses in the UK.
SMEs’ top priority
Regulatory requirements are often seen as ‘red tape’by …
VERASTAR GET FESTIVE TO SUPPORT TEXT SANTA APPEAL
Verastar employees have started getting into the festive spirit, transforming the Manchester office into a Winter Wonderland. Tinsel, Christmas Trees, fairy lights and even electronic fire places have adorned the office, putting Verastar firmly in the Christmas spirit. To raise …
CLEAR BUSINESS WATER RAISES MONEY FOR CASH FOR KIDS CHARITY
Employees based in the Hamilton office of Verastar brand Clear Business Water have recently been raising money for Cash for Kids in conjunction with local radio stations Clyde 1 and 2.
Cash for Kids was established over thirty years …
