The Web Trust Alliance exists to encourage and assist in the development of web trading in the UK

The UK Government actively supports the growth of web trading.

Customer / economic / environmental benefits are as follows:

  • Wider range of choice for customers without geographical constraints
  • Minimisation of travelling on our already overcrowded roads
  • Opportunities for new retailers to enter the market without excessive entry costs
  • Extensive price competition on branded goods
  • New products brought to the market which otherwise could not be effectively retailed

Members of the Alliance support these objectives and have particular information sources and products or skills which are available to new or developing web retailers.

Just click on the logos to visit the websites of Alliance members.

Safebuy
Trust UK

Numerous studies have shown that up to 50% of consumers look for independent security and privacy accreditation on websites before they will order from them. SafeBuy provides the only accreditation scheme for all types of web retailer, combined with TrustUK which is supported by the UK government. When your site is approved, you get the SafeBuy Assured logo and the TrustUK logo for your website creating total consumer confidence. You also get listed in the directory of best practice web retailers on the SafeBuy website. For further details email details@safebuy.org.uk or click on the logo.

For further details visit www.safebuy.org.uk

Company Formation

Business Inc is a respected United Kingdom and offshore company formation agent offering an efficient online and telephone company formation service. The company provides UK and international company registration and corporate management in all the major low or zero tax jurisdictions.

The Business Inc website is full of corporate resources and official government guides and provides excellent user interaction. Whether you are an accountant or solicitor registering companies on a regular basis or an individual looking to incorporate your first business, Business Inc will provide a quick and economic UK and offshore company formation and compliance service.

For further details visit www.business-inc.co.uk

OFT Home Shopping: Distance Selling Regulations

The OFT is responsible for making markets work well for consumers. We achieve this by promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.

But some businesses may be unaware of the legislation called the Distance Selling Regulations 2000 that cover home shopping.

The OFT booklet Home shopping: Distance Selling Regulations – a guide for businesses explains what these regulations are and how your business should comply with them. Businesses that sell electronically (such as over the internet or via mobile phone texts) also need to know about the new e-commerce regulations, which are also covered in the guide.

For further details visit www.oft.gov.uk

The Information Commissioner The Information Commissioner [Richard Thomas] oversees and enforces the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 1998, with the objective of promoting public access to official information and protecting your personal information.

The Freedom of Information Act is designed to help end the culture of unnecessary secrecy and open up the inner workings of the public sector to citizens and to business.

The Data Protection Act 1998 sets out rules for the processing of personal information and applies to records held on computers and some paper files.

The Commissioner is also responsible for enforcing the Privacy in Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

For further details visit www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

internet marketing

Innovative internet marketing company specializing in webpage architecture and website design for on-page and off-page search engine optimisation (seo) with particular emphasis on google ranking. Weblinx offers complete marketing strategies for major search engines such as Google, Yahoo, MSN and Ask.

The company offers user interface design, web and video streaming and well as other marketing and promotion related services.

For further details visit http://www.weblinx.biz

Other Sources of Information

Business Link

Business Link is an easy to use business support, advice and information service funded by government and managed by the DTI. It is dedicated to helping new and existing businesses develop and progress by ensuring that they can quickly and easily locate and benefit business ranging sophisticated web design companies to the sole trader offering general services. The agency will put clients in touch with broadest range of private, public and voluntary business support services. .

Business Inc puts British Airways Customer Service and Disability Policy under scrutiny after one of the company directors is refused return passage on account of his disability. For further info: http://www.business-inc.co.uk/ba-disability-policy.htm

For further information visit www.businesslink.gov.uk

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Web Trust Alliance
Email: info@webtrustalliance.com