http://www.actinic.co.uk/ Ecommerce news and information for small and medium businesses. Hints and tips for e-commerce web site development, selling online and internet marketing. Actinic e-commerce software and service updates. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:07:00 GMT ListGarden Program 1.02 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.epaynews.com/item.php?news_id=6548 With internet shopper numbers at an all time high and online spending growing by £2.4 billion in 2009, e-Retail is proving to be a star performer in the recession, says Verdict Research in its latest report, UK e-Retail 2009. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:21:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/how-are-your-customers-behaving The ability to target customers demographically can make Facebook advertising a more cost-effective visitor acquisition tool than Google. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:49:00 GMT http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/marketing/internet-marketing/e-commerce/david-1-goliath-0 Small online businesses should not be intimidated by their larger competitors. Chris Barling argues that smaller can be smarter when competing online. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:49:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_sales_could_rescue_retail_24-06-09/?u=52602 By 2011 high street sales may fall by £8.3 billion, but online sales could grown by as much as £12.3 bn, according to research by Experian for PayPal. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:07:00 GMT http://marketingdonutblog.co.uk/2009/06/22/the-real-thing/ Ben Dyer explains how social networking empowers people to call businesses to account - and increases the risks in over hyping your products. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:58:00 GMT http://www.retail-systems.com/blog/?p=219 Chris Barling discusses whether the continuing growth of internet shopping points to the eventual death of traditional retail. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:47:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/dan-martin/ecommerce-amp-beyond/choosing-software-boxed-v-bespoke-v-saas-understanding-risks Choices for software range from buying a package and installing it, renting, and creating a bespoke application. Each option has a different risk profile Chris Barling gives his view on things to consider. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:57:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39439936,00.htm?s_cid=72 Web sales of lingerie fell year on year in April, but online sales are still outperforming the high street according to the IMRG. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:56:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090603.htm Users of the Actinic Payments service now have fraud screening by The 3rd Man included at no extra cost. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:27:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/blog-dead-long-live-blog Yes, microblogging can help your business, but don't forget your blog. The two enjoy a symbiotic relationship. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-retailing-market-to-grow-13-3-to-a320-9bn-in-2009 According to Verdict Research, online retail will account for 10% of all retail sales by 2013. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:57:00 GMT http://marketingdonutblog.co.uk/2009/05/26/saving-the-lemming Ben Dyer blogs on getting the basics of you ecommerce website right and being clear about your goals before spending on PPC. Tue, 26 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT http://www.retail-systems.com/blog/?m=20090527 Why do we all complain about the supermarkets when we shoot ourselves so often in the foot, by getting the simple things wrong? Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:00 GMT http://www.itpro.co.uk/610895/e-commerce-sales-growth-slowing According to latest figures from the IMRG / Capgemini index, internet sales in April grew 14 percent compared with 2008, but some sectors recorded a decline compared with March. Thu, 21 May 2009 15:48:00 GMT http://www.retailtechnologyreview.com/absolutenm/templates/retail_critical.aspx?articleid=566%26zoneid=25 Recent research found that half of regular online shoppers would cancel their purchase if their preferred payment method is not available. Tue, 19 May 2009 08:46:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/topic/maximising-your-web-sales-upselling 5 essential tips for how to boost sales through upselling. Tue, 05 May 2009 11:48:00 GMT http://www.businesszone.co.uk/blogs/benjamindyer/rumblings-world-it-and-e-commerce/counting-cost-saas Ben Dyer Actinic’s director of product development shares his view on Software as a Service (SaaS). Tue, 05 May 2009 08:46:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/internet-sales-up-9-in-march Internet sales were 9% higher in March than in February, and 19% higher than in March 2008, according to the latest figures from the IMRG and Cap Gemini. Wed, 28 Apr 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.managinggrowth.net/article.aspx?catID=120 Most businesses these days have an online presence. But what do you need to consider when setting up a website? Simon Vail outlines ten golden rules. Wed, 28 Apr 2009 10:14:00 GMT http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2240753/paid-search-takes-hit-online According to Hitwise, the proportion of UK retail site traffic that came from social networking rose to over seven percent last year, while the proportion from paid search fell below nine percent. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:51:00 GMT http://cmypitch.com/blogs/show/554/tweet_or_be_tweeted If you're working in the marketing and advertising business your marketing plans could be fatally flawed. Social media has completely turned the marketing business on its head. Do your include it? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://cmypitch.com/small-medium-businesses/blogs/show/543/e_commerce_tips_for_when_times_get_tough Tips from Actinic customers for getting and engaging clients. Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://econsultancy.com/blog/3559-50-seo-tips-for-online-retailers 50 valuable tips to help gain more organic non-paid traffic to your website from the major search engines. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://tinyurl.com/dagg3s Chris Barling offers a few tips and tricks for selling internationally, and some pitfalls to avoid. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.catalog-biz.com/detailedinfo.aspx?DocID=1437%26utm_source=Insight41%26utm_medium=Email%26utm_campaign=41st41 This useful article highlights some of the tell-tale signs that can help you identify fraudulent web orders. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/buying-online-is-the-most-environmentally-friendly-way-to-shop-say-top-researchers A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University has found that shopping online can be more environmentally friendly than traditional retail shopping. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/business_advice.php?AID=2202%26Title=Protecting+Your+Online+Brand+-+8+Top+Tips Chris Barling Actinic's CEO looks at threats from the internet that can damage your brand equity - and how to prevent them. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.newbusiness.co.uk/articles/internet-advice/small-companies-not-exploiting-£20bn-industry/ According to a new survey by BT, many small businesses are missing a massive opportunity by not selling from their web sites. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:49:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/ecommerce/get-more.htm These recession-busting tips from successful Actinic users could help you beat the credit crunch and get the most from your online store. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:32:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/products/express-online-shopping-cart.htm For one month only, start trading online for only £1 with Actinic Express - saving almost £70 on the standard price. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090202.htm Actinic today announces version 2.0 of its entry-level web-based shopping cart, Actinic Express. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090126.htm A new survey by pfa Research for Actinic reveals a significant increase in the adoption of ecommerce by small and medium businesses. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/090105.htm According to the latest research by Actinic, Christmas 2009 saw significant increases in online order levels and turnover compared with 2008. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:46:00 GMT http://kb.actinic.com/activekb/categories/***1+Dec+2008+-+VAT+Change***/ Actinic has provided a series of Knowledge Base articles to help users implement the 1st December VAT change. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:34:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_sales_forecast_to_rise_15_per_cent_over_christmas_10-11-08/?u=52602 According to the IMRG e-Retail Sales Index, British shoppers will spend £13.6 billion online in the approach to Christmas - an increase of 15% over 2007. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:36:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_retailers_look_beyond_price_to_entice_frustrated_customers_30-09-08/?u=52602 Online customers want more than just the best price, says new research. They also look for a good experience, and good customer service. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/paper-is-dead-long-live-paper A new study by the Royal Mail found that shoppers who consulted a catalogue before purchasing online spent 13% more than those who did not. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:04:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/imrg_research_reveals_online_christmas_shopping_is_set_to_grow_strongly_in_08-09-08/?u=52602 Recent research by the IMRG found two-thirds of internet shoppers more likely to buy presents online this Christmas, and three quarters expecting to buy more than half their presents that way. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:14:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080903.htm Actinic has prepared some quick tips to help online businesses have a cracker of a Christmas. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/news/online_retail_reaches_48_billion_in_july_boosted_by_wet_weather_20-08-08/?u=52602 The IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index shows online sales continuing to buck the economic downturn. A rise of 11.3% between June and July compares with a fall of 0.9% in the same period on the high street. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/major-retailers-add-paypal-to-their-payments-options PayPal's share of consumer internet payments grew from 16% to 21% in the last year. Almost a third of online shoppers now say it is their preferred payment method. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:49:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-reaches-17-of-retail-sales-nears-tipping-point According to analysts, general retail is approaching the same tipping point already reached by books, music and electricals. Rising fuel costs, falling income and smarter shopping could drive up to half of all shopping online, they believe. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT http://www.imrg.org/8025741F0065E9B8/(httpNews)/2D0CF38F09BA0DD080257489005A3001?OpenDocument The latest IMRG/Capgemini eRetail Sales Index shows UK online sales for the first six months of 2008 up 38% compared with the previous year, to £26.5 billion. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:43:00 GMT http://adwords.blogspot.com/2008/07/keyword-tool-updated-with-search-volume.html Advertisers who use the Google Keyword Tool are now shown exactly how many searches were performed for each key phrase. Previously, Google only indicated whether the search volume was high, medium or low. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:43:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/online-good-for-the-environment According to a survey by GfK, seven out of ten UK consumers believe online shopping is good for the environment, and more than four in ten believe it helps reduce their personal carbon footprint. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:17:00 GMT http://searchengineland.com/080703-081916.php Barry Schwartz gives a useful summary of the steps recommended by Google if your web site gets dropped from their index. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:17:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/interactive-media-set-to-grow A recent study by GroupM found that interactive advertising – which includes the internet, mobile and gaming – accounted for 20 percent of all UK advertising spend in 2007, and will rise to 25% this year, and 30% in 2009. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:54:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/2018out-of-touch2019-retailers-throw-away-high-street-sales Research by MORI found that 73 percent of 16-24 year olds research online before going shopping; and 90% of customers who order online would like to be able to return goods in-store - emphasising the need for businesses to operate in multiple channels. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:05:00 GMT http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=60993%26d=254%26h=5%26f=3%26nl=BN%26ln=06030801 According to Verdict's UK e-Retail 2008 report, the online shopping sector remains buoyant in spite of challenging trading conditions on the high street, with total growth of 35% last year. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:54:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/comment-meeting-the-pci-dss-deadline Chris Barling comments for Internet Retailing on the impending 13th June deadline for businesses to comply with the new credit card security standard. Tue, 27 May 2008 14:46:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080522.htm Popular lifestyle clothing brand Plain Lazy has teamed up with web design agency Green Jersey Web Design to expand the online sector of its business, using Actinic’s ecommerce software for the new site. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080515.htm Actinic Payments offers significant advantages in ease of use, cost and integration of functionality for Actinic-based ecommerce sites. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_05_01_archive.html The latest on Google's overwhelming dominance of search - and tips for improving your rankings and your site traffic. Thu, 02 May 2008 12:33:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39193713,00.htm According to the latest IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, UK consumers spent £13bn online in the first quarter of 2008 - a 50.5% increase on the same period in 2007, and the equivalent to £213 for every person in the country. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:08:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_04_01_archive.html From 5th May, you will no longer be able to stop competitors from bidding on Google Adwords against your trademark. But Google's technology still offers you some protection - and you can use it to shut your competitors out. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:17:00 GMT http://www.silicon.com/retailandleisure/0,3800011842,39170473,00.htm The February IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index found UK online spending running at £4.2 billion - an all-time record. The biggest increase was in sale of alcoholic drinks, ahead of the budgeted tax rise. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:14:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/e-retail-customer-satisfaction-remains-high According to the latest e-CSI benchmark, customer satisfaction with e-retail remains high, and more shoppers are using the internet for research before purchasing in-store. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080317.htm v9 provides a range of enhancements to its ease of use, plus new features that improve the customers’ experience and make it easier and more efficient to manage a business selling through multiple channels. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:49:00 GMT http://publications.mediapost.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Articles.san%26s=77426%26Nid=39853%26p=912753 Visitors who reach online stores by typing the URL directly into a browser or clicking on a bookmark are more likely to purchase, according to new research. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:26:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080212.htm A wide selection of film-related products from the British Film Institute’s collection, available to buy online for the first time. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080205.htm Nigel's Eco Store won the prestigious Yahoo! award in the face of stiff competition in the retail sector. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/number-of-internet-shoppers-up-40-in-two-years Latest Nielsen Global Online Survey finds there are 875 million online shoppers worldwide. 97% of UK internet users shop online - the second most active in the world. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/christmas-2008-e-tail-sales-expected-to-be-50-bigger Analysts Logan Tod and Co. are predicting another big rise in online shopping for next Christmas. Their 2007 prediction of 40% growth proved significantly lower than the 54% actually recorded. The biggest rise was among light shoppers. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:20:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2008_01_01_archive.html Early news on Christmas trading in 2007 shows another big surge in online spending, with first hints of an actual decline on the high street. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:17:00 GMT http://searchengineland.com/080103-093446.php Up to date ideas for small business owners doing business online. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:11:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/080102.htm Poll among small and medium retailers confirms another bumper Christmas for companies selling online. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:31:00 http://www.internetretailing.net/news/comment-getting-payment-card-security-right What the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) can do for retailers - and what it can't. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:31:00 GMT http://www.imrg.org/ItemDetail.aspx?clg=InfoItems%26cid=NewStuff%26pid=IMRG_e-Christmas+Peak+Day_PR%26language=en-GB New figures from SecureTrading and eDigitalResearch show online trading up 106% on the year - much higher than expected. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:48:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/071128.htm According to a new survey, 70% of small and medium retailers can see the benefits of EPOS systems, yet only 40% percent have actually adopted them. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:11:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news/three-out-of-four-consumers-will-use-the-internet-for-christmas-shopping In a recent survey by Deloitte, 74% of consumers said they intend ot use the Internet for Christmas shopping. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:25:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2007_11_01_archive.html The best way to get your web site listed on Google. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:25:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/?tag=5723ce74503ca035097ea19fd040e5bb Latest figures from the IMRG show a rise in online customer confidence, and a rise in the number of people who prefer to shop online. Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:02:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/?tag=df5192a28088ba286c78665fd53c8d40 A report by uSwitch.com predicts that internet spend could rise to £40 billion this year, and to £162 billion over the next decade. Wed, 15 Nov 2007 13:03:00 GMT http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/trends/article.php/3710491 The top ten 'must haves' to make your product pages profitable - from the Ecommerce Guide. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:06:00 GMT http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39168914,00.htm?r=1 27 million shoppers - 70% of the UK online population - are expected to spend a total of £20 billion on the Internet in the run up to Christmas, making the UK Europe's biggest online market. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:08:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/blog/ecommerce-marketing-seo/2007_10_01_archive.html Recommendations for running an effective, spam-free, targetted customer email campaign. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:31:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/?tag=5470abe68052c72afb19be45bb418d02 New research suggests that retail web sites fall short in the delivery options, contact information and testimonials they present to customers. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:31:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/?tag=236522d75c8164f90a85448456e1d1aa Ecommerce pundits recommend that etailers should optimise their web sites now, to prepare for the Christmas spending boom. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:48:00 GMT http://www.imrg.org/ItemDetail.aspx?clg=InfoItems%26cid=pr%26pid=pr_Index_press_release_200807%26language=en-GB According to industry group the IMRG, July 2007 saw a massive spike in online spending compared with 2006. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:07:00 GMT http://www.equimedia.co.uk/Europes-ecommerce-set-for-growth-2007-08-10.htm Ecommerce in Europe is expected to grow by 25% per year, from €106 billion sales in 2006 to €323 billion by 2011, says EMarketer - with Britain, France and Germany leading the way. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:04:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/index.htm Actinic announces the formation of a new business unit - Business Services - to provide dedicated and tailored sales technical support and development resources for established retailers; and the introduction of Actinic Enterprise, Actinic's first true multi-channel product Wed, 1 Aug 2007 15:19:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?u=477%26news_id=664@1185558664 Online sales for the second quarter of 2007 were up 55% on the previous year, according to the IMRG. In the biggest sustained growth for four years, online retail spend in June topped £3.5 billion - more than a whole year's takings in London's West End Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:55:00 GMT http://www.microscope.co.uk/articles/article.asp?liArticleID=139891 According to a report from BT Business, three quarters of small and medium business are aware of the importance of the Internet, but four out of ten still do not have a web site. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:11:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070704.htm Heartwarming story of how the Internet is helping to distribute a new gadget that enables disabled people to control radio controlled cars, PCs and computer games using head movements. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:11:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070613.htm The latest research report from Actinic finds more small and medium businesses using the services of web designers for ecommerce site design and development. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:08:00 GMT http://theretailbulletin.com/i.php?u=65969%26tag=30082754836bf11b2c31a0fd3cb4b091 Free to retailers, this one-day event will address six important areas to help you develop or benchmark your current online strategy. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:08:00 GMT http://www.e-consultancy.com/news-blog/363434/online-shoppers-want-more-information.html A new report indicates that almost half of online shoppers have increased their shopping habits; but 44% have abandoned carts because of lack of information. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6690397.stm Online spending grew by over 33% in 2006 - it's fastest rate since the dot.com crash, says Verdict Research. Fri, 25 May 2007 16:18:00 GMT http://www.imrg.org/ItemDetail.aspx?clg=News%26cid=nws%26pid=News_IMRG_Index3%26language=en-GB According to the IMRG, UK shoppers have spent £100 billion in the 12 years since it became possible to shop online. Fri, 18 May 2007 09:31:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070514.htm Actinic and PayPal announce a new integration between version 8 of Actinic's desktop ecommerce software and PayPal Website Payments Pro. Mon, 14 May 2007 14:23:00 GMT http://www.mole-end.biz/acatalog/A-Z_Product_Listing.html Mole End Software's Mash range enables sellers using the Actinic ecommerce platform to feed their catalogue automatically into eBay, Amazon and other ecommerce and shopping search sites. Wed, 09 May 2007 09:40:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/express/paypalpro/offer.htm Save up to £109.99 when you start selling online with an Actinic Express ecommerce site and PayPal Pro online payment processing - offer extended until July 2007. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:49:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_nigelsecostore.htm Nigel's Eco Store offers environmentally friendly products sold in an eco-friendly way - over the internet. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:50:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/products/v850.htm With the release of v8.5 of its ecommerce software packages, Actinic has introduced several new features including the most powerful and flexible shipping options available at the price. Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:17:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?u=62%26news_id=405@1173288077%26cat_id=0 New research points to a continued 'cooling' in overall consumer spending, but a big rise in online sales in the four weeks to 24th Feb 2007. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:19:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070226.htm Ecommerce and EPOS vendor Actinic has released a new version of its ecommerce software range that includes a real-time two-way link to its EPOS Network point of sale software. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:26:00 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=18063823%26xid=sbnews_200207 New research by uSwitch predicts that 40% of all retail purchases may be made online by the year 2020. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:04:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?u=62%26news_id=374@1171832145%26cat_id=0 The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts that UK online retail will be worth £40bn and make up 15% of sales by the end of 2007. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:59:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?u=62%26news_id=364@1171218672%26cat_id=0 According to a survey by AXA, the Internet is more popular among pensioners than DIY or gardening -- and 11% buy their groceries online. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:27:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/express/paypalpro/offer.htm Until 31 March 2007, first-time online sellers can shave up to £89.99 off their startup costs, thanks to a joint promotion between PayPal and Actinic. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:27:00 GMT http://www.comscore.com/press/release.asp?press=1188 Internet retail sites figure highly among the latest Comscore top twenty UK online properties. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:13:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?news_id=343@1170012691%26cat_id=0 In a recent survey of online shoppers, 89% cited ease of use and security as the most important factors in choosing which sites to buy from. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:18:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070115.htm Deploying an ecommerce site costs businesses on average 40% less than expected, says new research commissioned by Actinic. But almost nine out of ten retailers still don't sell online. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:54:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_bagga.htm Closing his premier high street store enabled Dave Lomax of Bagga Menswear to reduce overheads and focus more on web sales. His annual turnover is now approaching a million. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:58:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/070102.htm A survey by ecommerce specialist Actinic found retailers reporting more customers and higher spending online in Christmas 2006. Few are confident of growth through traditional channels in 2007, but most expect online sales to continue growing. Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:58:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/061218.htm Top student Brian Stephenson has won the Actinic prize for overall best student of 2006 on the University of Huddersfield's MSc E-business course. Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:30:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_luna.htm Brothers Nic and James Auckland started Luna Spas with a single speculative auction on eBay. Now they have their own ecommerce website turning over 000s. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:07:00 GMT http://www.internetretailing.net/news.php?u=62%26news_id=255@1164816879%26cat_id=0 Almost two-thirds of UK consumers expect to do more Christmas shopping online this year - and women are leading the way. Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:58:00 GMT http://www.free-ecommerce-information.com/ecommerce-marketing/10%20Tips%20for%20getting%20people%20to%20your%20ecomm%20site.htm Ten things you can do to drive traffic to your site, from www.free-ecommerce-information.com. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 16:56:00 GMT http://www.theretailbulletin.com/index.php?page=5%26u=52618%26page=5%26tag=89daa89c41ffb71f97a15ad3ae830a06 The IMRG index, which measures the level of online retail in the UK, reached its highest ever level in October, and is expected to rise another 30% by Christmas. Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:38:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/services/acatalog/ Ecommerce provider Actinic has implemented a new directory of accredited designers who can build affordable ecommerce sites for small and medium businessses. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:55:00 GMT http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/11/01/219554/Temporary+mobile+Visa+numbers+enable+web+shopping.htm A new system from Visa and 3V will enable shoppers to buy online using pre-paid vouchers. Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:59:00 GMT http://digital-lifestyles.info/display_page.asp?section=cm%26id=3808 Online shoppers spend 50% more on electrical goods than their offline counterparts, according to market research firm Gfk. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:39:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_stinkyink.htm John Sollars of www.stinkyink.co.uk learned the hard way that theft and online fraud can be a threat to any business - but they can be beaten. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 13:09:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_getgeared.htm How two ex-FTSE executives built a million dollar business on the internet. Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:34:00 GMT http://www.is4profit.com/busadvice/sellingtobrowsers/index.htm Improve your online sales by improving the customer experience at your web site. Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:54:00 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/Online_spend_to_double_by_2010.YTOLbOBoP66y3A.html According to Paypal, by 2010 one in five non-high street purchases will be made online. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:23:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060815.htm YESpay International's EMBOSS bureau payment service will provide Chip and PIN functionality for Actinic's EPOS product range. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:23:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060809.htm The latest version of Actinic's ecommerce range provides an intuitive new design interface and a powerful set of new marketing features. Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:19:00 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/25_of_small_firms_sell_online.YRvkLbFoP66y3A.html According to new research by eBay and Datamonitor, 25% of small firms now generate sales from the Internet, and 65% have their own web site. Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:34:00 GMT http://www.is4profit.com/busadvice/sales_marketing/exporting/index.htm Advice and guidance for smaller firms wanting to sell their goods and services worldwide. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:29:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060629.htm New research indicates that EPOS is under-used by UK small businesses due to lack of information. Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:46:00 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060705.htm Version 8 of Actinic's range of desktop ecommerce software has now entered beta testing, with the full release scheduled for August. Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:08:00 GMT http://www.businesslink.gov.uk Analyse key areas of your business and identify problems in less than 5 minutes, using a new online tool from Business Link. Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:26:00 GMT http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/YRkdCmlojneF1Q.html Tips for making your offline offering a more powerful player on the web. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 10:24:41 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060615.htm Actinic and Safebuy have announced a new agreement that provides six months' free membership of the OFT-accredited SafeBuy Assurance Scheme for users of Actinic's ecommerce products. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:11:36 GMT http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39159333,00.htm According to research for Fujitsu, retailers are missing opportunities because they still see technology mainly as a means to cut costs, when they could be using it to gain competitive edge over their rivals. Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:20:46 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/products/actinic-cover.htm Ecommerce supplier Actinic has upgraded its Actinic Cover software protection package. In addition to free software upgrades, all subscribers will now benefit from priority telephone support; emergency web hosting provision; and a range of discounts on third party software and services. Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:33:59 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/10_of_retail_sales_now_online.YYdUNc0.html According to recent figures from the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG), 10% of UK retail sales - worth £30bn - are now made online. Mon, 29 May 2006 19:36:19 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/services/partner.htm Ecommerce company Actinic has overhauled its partner options for internet and IT solution providers and web designers, and introduced a new Affiliate Scheme. Thu, 25 May 2006 11:31:30 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1779&xid=sbnews_080506_4H 85% of small businesses expect their performance to improve over the next year, according to a Bank of Scotland survey. But they are slightly less optimistic about the UK's economic prospects. Tue, 09 May 2006 09:06:49 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/Small_businesses_left_behind_in_the_IT_age.YQ8ziLtoS63Ijg.html According to a UK-wide study commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), 800,000 small businesses have missed out on business opportunities because of inadequate information about IT. Fri, 05 May 2006 10:45:24 GMT http://www.yellgroup.com/pages/pressreleases-southwestbusinessprovesitsarealfamilyaffairyellannounceswinnerofitsfirsteverbestfamilybusinessawards Ethical Cornish fashion business, Wildlife Clothing, has been named the Yell 'UK's Best Family Business' 2006. Run by the three Chadwick brothers, the company consists of six retail outlets, plus an online trading arm powered by the Actinic Business ecommerce software product. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:26:07 GMT http://www.bstartup.com/ Business Startup events in London, Manchester and Birmingham offer seminars, and information from over 160 exhibitors about advice and services related to starting and expanding a business. Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:40:19 GMT Small businesses are increasing their investment in ecommerce and demanding greater functionality, and web designers are benefitting from the growing demand, according to a new report. Tue, 04 Apr 2006 08:36:08 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1717&xid=sbnews_200306_1H The British Library is inviting entrepreneurs to a series of free 'Ask the Expert' clinics with business guru and Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick, starting on 25 April 2006. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:06:19 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060320.htm A new Ecommerce Training Programme from Actinic Software is designed to equip universities and colleges to provide students with hands-on tuition in the design and implementation of online business systems. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:33:26 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1708&xid=sbnews_130306_1T Almost half of online businesses may be losing revenue through not listing their sites on search engines. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:56:51 GMT ITQ Solutions, KC3 and Greater Vision have been named as the first Actinic Regional Partners of the Year 2005 for the North, Midlands and South respectively. Tue, 07 Mar 2006 09:52:31 GMT http://www.abcmoney.co.uk/news/1320061934.htm Shopping on the internet is growing fifteen times faster than in traditional channels, according to new research by Verdict. Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:12:44 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060209.htm Actinic Software, the best-selling UK supplier of ecommerce software for small and medium businesses, has purchased Checkout Retail Systems Ltd, a supplier of electronic point of sale (EPOS) systems to SMEs. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:33:39 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060109.htm Award reflects the growing popularity and importance of e-business in the business and academic environments. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:35:11 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1640&xid=sbnews_170106_2H 82 per cent of small firms believe working online has improved their competitiveness, according to research by IT company click4cashflow. They also found it made work time more effective, and improved employees' work-life balance. Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:53:30 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060109.htm Top student Sally Quantrill has won the Actinic prize for overall best student on Huddersfield University's MSc E-business course. Actinic managing director, Phil Rothwell, presented the prize at the University's graduation ceremony. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:39:49 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/060103.htm Online retailers experienced a bumper Christmas in 2005, with trading growth at least equalling that of 2004, according to a survey by ecommerce specialist Actinic. Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:26:21 GMT http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/0,39020645,39244662,00.htm Amazon claims that Christmas 2005 broke all records for sales in the UK.The online bookseller delivered up to half a million items worldwide every day through the peak period. Wed, 04 Jan 2006 10:25:22 GMT http://www.imrg.org/imrg%20index%20dec05.pdf According to the latest research from the IMRG, in November UK monthly online spending exceeded £2 billion for the first time ever - representing an increase of 50% on the same period last year. Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:46:07 GMT http://i-newswire.com/pr51626.html Ecommerce entrepreneur John Sollars had to overcome both online fraud and physical theft to get his online business established. He is now turning over around £800,000 pounds, and still growing. Wed, 07 Dec 2005 10:38:38 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/051014.htm The 2005 Ecommerce Report from Actinic indicates a sharp rise in the number of businesses trading on the internet, probably driven by the spread of broadband and increased consumer spending online. Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:08:16 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_gentshop05.htm Robert and Charlotte Johnston established The Gentleman's Shop as a leading online supplier of men's grooming accessories. They tried three different approaches to selling online, and experienced both the rough and the smooth of ecommerce, before settling on a solution that satisfied their needs - at a surprisingly low cost. Tue, 01 Nov 2005 14:07:56 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/ecommerce/make-your-site-pay.htm?feed The biggest challenge in doing business online is how to reach your customers and succeed in selling to them. This article highlights some of the keys to success. Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:01:23 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/YSGihZs.html According to analysts Netcraft, 17.5 million new web sites have been created this year - more than in the dot-com boom year of 2000. Most of this growth is believed to come from small businesses realising the benefits of the net and creating a site. Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:16:49 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/ecommerce/RSS_newsfeed.htm For regularly updated ecommerce news on your own web site, use our FREE news feed parser to display the content of this feed in a search engine-friendly format. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:20:44 GMT http://www.imrg.org/imrg/imrgreports.nsf/(httpRecentHotNewsDocsForHomePage)/3F258ACBE5B164718025707B0034C411 Research by web monitoring firm Hitwise suggests that Christmas 2006 will see a 12% increase in online spending compared with 2005. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:26:33 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1528&xid=sbnews_260905_4M According to research by Barclaycard, over two thirds of retailers are missing out on sales because they do not allow their customers to purchase products and services online. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:27:23 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/050907.htm Inclusive Technology, manufacturer and distributor of special educational needs products, has teamed up with Huddersfield University under the DTI's highly successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, to add a fully integrated internet sales channel. Based on Actinic Business, the new site delivered sales growth of £100,000 in three months. Wed, 07 Sep 2005 11:02:05 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/050831.htm A brand new publication 'Selling successfully online - Over 120 top tips' offers a wealth of great ideas and professional advice, condensed into an easily digestible format. Available excusively from Actinic Software. Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:32:20 GMT http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39151780,00.htm The BBC is currently testing an online player that will make its TV and radio programmes available over the internet. According to industry analysts, the corporation may also include links to commercial music download sites. Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:49:27 GMT https://www.google.com/support/froogle?hl=en_GB Google's shopping search site has added a new help centre for merchants, covering everything from getting started with a feed to advertising on Froogle. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 08:16:42 GMT http://www.fsb.org.uk/news.asp?REC=2582 The Federation of Small Businesses has teamed up with the Co-operative Bank, offering a new type of bank account that will provide genuinely free business banking for the majority of FSB members. Tue, 02 Aug 2005 10:14:20 GMT http://www.metacharge.com/?aff=122 A new payment integration enables users of Actinic ecommerce products to choose Metacharge as their online payment solution. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:17:54 GMT http://www.imrg.org/IMRG/press.nsf/(httpPressReleases)/CF9A733CEC85F60280257043002F5AD2 In the month that Amazon.com celebrates 10 years of online trading, e-retail group the IMRG announced a 27.5% year-on-year growth in UK online retail sales. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:52:20 GMT http://www.bpi.co.uk/index.asp?Page=news/stats/news_content_file_938.shtml According to UK record industry trade association the BPI, download sales for 2005 passed ten million in July. This represents almost double the figure for the whole of 2004 (5.7 million). The figure is good news for the UK music industry, which also reports that legal downloads are now growing faster than illegal file sharing Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:33:40 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/examples/cs_collies.htm After losing their entire income to Foot & Mouth Disease in 2001, sheep farmers Marcus and Mandy Bainbridge have built up a new online business, selling gifts and leisure clothing relating to Border Collies. Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:21:26 GMT http://www.shell-livewire.org/news/?catid=latest&artid=1119514691.419 The 2005 Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year has gone to a 22-year-old who started selling cut-price glasses online. www.glassesdirect.co.uk has sold more than 20,000 pairs of glasses since its launch. Mon, 04 Jul 2005 13:40:52 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/YYyVTC5oP66y3A.html According to research published in June 2005, UK online shopping reached its highest level ever in the previous month. Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:49:16 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/news/050620.htm Ecommerce software vendor, Actinic, has welcomed the return of Nick Kington as Business Development Manager as part of its growth strategy. Tue, 21 Jun 2005 15:46:17 GMT http://www.startups.co.uk/YYFwIZI.html Experts warn that fraudulent attempts to acquire credit card details deceptively by 'phishing' are increasingly aimed towards ecommerce companies, and not just banks and financial institutions. Thu, 09 Jun 2005 16:27:47 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/referrer/Download.php4?nCategory=13 The latest version of Actinic Link for Sage Line 50, released 16th May, fixes several known bugs in the previous version. Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:36:30 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1395 According to research by Paypal, small retailers who do not trade online may be missing out on an average of £70,000 per year in revenue that delivers. Mon, 06 Jun 2005 13:29:41 GMT http://www.actinic.co.uk/training/index.htm A new half-day course in 'Search Engines and Online Marketing' from ecommerce provider Actinic generated an enthusiastic response from delegates, who were unanimous in recommending the course to others. Tue, 31 May 2005 14:55:45 GMT http://www.computing.co.uk/news/1162974 The UK government has scrapped the post of Ecommerce Minister in the wake of the recent General Election. It has not announced where responsibility for ecommerce will lie in the future. Tue, 31 May 2005 14:47:15 GMT http://www.bcentral.co.uk/sbnews/default.aspx?nid=1356 Almost half of small businesses are risking bad debt by offering credit to new customers without proper checks, according to research by the Better Payment Practice Group (BPPG). Tue, 31 May 2005 14:46:31 GMT http://www.electronic-payments.co.uk/ Electronic Payments offers a free comparison service to help UK businesses choose the most appropriate online payment provider. Tue, 31 May 2005 14:45:46 GMT