UK Businesses Get Net Boost

Despite UN figures that show only one in five Internet users want to use ‘e-government’ sites or services, the British government has launched a site that will encompass all areas of commerce, and provide UK firms with a single source for governmental business services.

Providing information on a wide variety of topics, such as starting a business (and closing it down), tax issues and preparation, international marketing opportunities and much more, the site, www.businesslink.gov.uk, offers sections on pertinent rules and regulations, as well as many e-commerce resources, which adult Webmasters may find useful.

Changes will be forthcoming to the new site, and soon, after its initial six month evaluation period, during which users are encouraged to offer ideas and feedback.

According to Jacqui Smith, trade and industry minister, “Business owners often tell us they don't know which rules and regulations they need to consider. By taking our lead from business we have also been able to bring together services and information, from many government departments, in a way that is more relevant to their business needs.”

Commenting on the government’s goal of having all services available online by 2005, regardless of the reluctance of users to embrace them, commerce minister Stephen Timms said “We're on track to meet our target, but as for increasing take-up, we haven't done so well on that score.”

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