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How to make sure you chose the right IT supplier for your business - 18/Sep/2007

In 2003 a shocking 84% of the 421 IT services and / or goods providers surveyed failed to hit their targets in relation to budget, schedule and scope / functionality. Given that IT products and services are rarely inexpensive it is important that when selecting an IT vendor a company, whether it is a large organisation or an SME, takes the time to ensure that it has selected the right vendor. As with the purchase of any goods and / or services for a notable value, it is essential that the purchaser makes sure that the provider possesses the right qualities and provides the necessary level of information so as to guarantee a good working relationship from the outset. Read more …

Entering the European Domain - 08/Apr/2006

If you are a business with an internet presence, having not just one registered domain name but several, it may be a key weapon in preventing other businesses from trying to copy your brand. Read more …

Googling - 17/Jan/2006

Lee & Priestley highlights the pitfalls of using key word advertising services. Read more …

Intellectual Property and the Internet: Domain Names and Cyber-squatting - 17/Jan/2006

What to do if you suspect a competitor of cyber-squatting or using similar sounding domain names to piggy-back on the commercial success of your trademarks. Read more …

Intellectual Property and the Internet: Metatags - 17/Jan/2006

How the use of metatags on a website could cause problems in the areas of trade mark infringement and passing off. Read more …