Checklists for business - Online trading

Internet marketing Marketing your business using a website is all about generating good publicity to increase your customer base. However, legislation is in place to govern what you can and can't do. Use this checklist to ensure that your business mar... Read more

Data Protection and your websiteIf your website collects personal data (information about a living person which enables them to be identified), then it must comply with the Data Protection Act 1998. Use this checklist as a guide to ensure that you do... Read more

Internet sellingIt's a myth that selling anything in cyberspace is unregulated. It is actually highly regulated. Use this checklist to make sure your site is fully compliant and that any contracts made are legally binding. ... Read more

E-commerce terms and conditions Having the right terms and conditions in place is an essential part of any successful e-commerce business. Use this checklist to make sure yours are up to scratch. ... Read more

Getting your publicity rightYou are legally required to ensure your website sets out certain details about your business. Use this checklist to make sure the publicity on your site is right up-to-date. ... Read more

Selecting and managing your IT supplierTo be able to get the maximum benefit from your website, you will need to have a robust IT system in place. Use this checklist to ensure you ask the necessary questions of your IT supplier.... Read more

Choosing a domain nameIf you're going to be involved in e-commerce, getting the right domain name and keeping it is one of the most important things to get right. ... Read more

Selecting a hosting contractA website needs to be hosted on a web server in order for it to be available on the Internet. As your website is the public face of the business, use this checklist to ensure that you're able to find a cost-effective, fas... Read more