Wholesale and Retail

    Fundraising Regulator issues advice on spotting fake clothing collection bags

    The Fundraising Regulator and the Local Government Association have issued a joint warning about fraudulent charity collection bags, reports Third Sector.

    Published date:

    26/09/2018


    Airbnb agrees to change terms and pricing to comply with EU rules

    Online travel marketplace Airbnb has agreed to make changes on its websites in response to concerns raised by the European Commission and EU consumer authorities in July.

    Published date:

    25/09/2018


    How to get started with occupational health and safety

    A good occupational health and safety management system can help to reduce risk and improve working conditions for everyone in an organization. However, it can be harder for business leaders to grasp the importance of tackling less tangible threats to health, such as noise and stress, as well as more obvious ones like trailing cables. New guidance aims to help organizations find their own route into improved occupational health and safety.

    Published date:

    25/09/2018


    Claims management firms banned from making cold calls

    Claims management firms have been banned from making unsolicited calls about recent accidents or mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).

    Published date:

    13/09/2018


    Proposal to ban puppy and kitten farms

    The government has launched a consultation on banning third-party kitten and puppy sales, in a bid to improve animal welfare according to Gov.uk.

    Published date:

    21/08/2018


    Fire doors fail to meet safety standards

    Fire doors from five different suppliers have now been identified as failing to meet fire performance standards, the government has revealed.

    Published date:

    16/08/2018


    Communications customers should be notified when their contract is about to end, says Ofcom

    Broadband, TV and phone providers would be required to tell customers when they are near the end of their minimum contract period, under new rules proposed by Ofcom.

    Published date:

    16/08/2018


    Calm and credible: developing a better customer complaints handling system

    An effective process for managing complaints is not only good for business; it also provides an opportunity to learn important lessons that will shape future development of the company. What does a good complaints handling process look like? And how does BS ISO 10002:2018 help?

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    'These paperclips are amazing – definitely recommend!' Spotting fake online reviews

    A new BS ISO standard has been developed to tackle fake online reviews. The new voluntary guidelines will require retailers to obtain contact details from those posting reviews in order to help verify that they are genuine reviews.

    Published date:

    23/07/2018


    Ready for anything: why cybersecurity is like a martial art

    Cybersecurity is a bit like a martial art: you might start out thinking about defence, but very soon all sorts of other benefits become apparent, such as confidence, strategic thinking, fitness and heightened awareness. Vulnerability to attack is not just about responding to a one-off; it's also about preparedness and understanding organizational strengths and weaknesses. Is your organization prepared?

    Published date:

    23/07/2018