Whites and wrongs

Article Abstract:

People from ethnic minorities and women are failing to be fully represented at board level in UK companies, despite years of legislation which should have helped prevent such forms of discrimination. Many large firms fail to admit to discrimination taking place during their selection processes, which results in discrimination being perpetuated where it is most important. Equal opportunity strategies have been introduced by a few large firms, although the whole issue of discrimination in the work place and in every day life needs to be addressed before improvements can be made in the commercial sector.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Equal Protection-Employment, Analysis, Employment, Equal protection, Employment discrimination

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Today Batley, tomorrow the world

Article Abstract:

The UK government-backed British Trade International service has been specifically designed by trading groups and the Department of Trade and Industry to encourage small to middle sized firms to consider starting or expanding their export targets. Only 11% of small firms in the UK export goods and services abroad, which the government would like to see rectified through support and encouragement. Those firms which do undertake export sales stress the importance of thoroughly researching clients before trading.

Management, International trade, Exports

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The e-world's your oyster

Article Abstract:

Small businesses would benefit from an electronic commerce guarantee scheme, administered by banks and backed by the government. According to Peter Byard, managing director of Ticket Links, through which theatres sell tickets over the Internet. UK companies have difficulty obtaining a merchant ID to enable them to accept online payments. Jenny Searle of the Information Society Initiative, believes that the industry is suffering because of this.

Small Business, Services, Internet

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