Crowdcube debuts Crowdfunding affiliate programme to attract ‘armchair dragons’
Crowdcube has outlined the details of an affiliate programme that will enable any provider of services to small businesses to offer their own crowdfunding service.
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Most UK teenagers ‘feel sad without internet’- survey
Around 49% of under-12s in UK said that they would be ‘sad’ without internet while one in five would be ‘lonely.’ according to a new survey.
C4 to report first loss in ten years: Invests in creative talent
Channel 4 is set to report a loss during 2012 as the broadcaster looks to invest in creative talent at the expense of profits.
Netflix UK launch ‘beats expectations’
Netflix has seen profits drop, but its UK launch has exceeded expectations, according to its latest financial figures.
Right to reply: The day after the EU Privacy Law knee jerk – Is UK business innovation being stifled?
UK firms face potentially crippling fines if they breach new EU data privacy laws proposed this week (‘Draft Data Protection Bill’). Star, a UK provider of cloud computing services, suggests this knee jerk reaction by Brussels to pending US Patriot Act legislation may stifle innovation at the very time that UK businesses need to focus … [Read more…]
O2 leaking customers’ mobile numbers to every website visited?
O2 is facing a privacy backlash from users after reports emerged that the company was sharing subscribers’ mobile numbers to websites they visit over a 3G connection.
Middle managers ‘under most pressure’ at work- poll
UK middle managers are feeling the squeeze as a result of the economic downturn, according to new research.
Play.com mulls ‘payment on delivery’ option
Online retailer Play.com is considering the introduction of a payment-on-delivery offer for its customers, according to a news report.
ASOS boosted by international sales
UK online fashion retailer ASOS has assuaged fears of a slowdown, posting a 46% third quarter year-on-year jump in sales, boosted by sales overseas.
Brits ‘biggest online spenders in Europe during 2011’
British consumers spent more online last year than any other country in Europe, according to new research.