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Lazy Consumers Lack Green Motivation

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:24:21 GMT

Despite a growing awareness of the importance of environmentally friendly practices, many people are still not taking the necessary action.

E-learning is not focused enough for businesses

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:35:23 GMT

Businesses need to take a more targeted approach to e-learning, according to an industry round table.

The fear of technology is holding teachers back

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:15:40 GMT

Despite Web 2.0 applications offering new benefits to education, teachers are too scared to embrace them, according to a round table panel.

Graduates are too afraid to show entrepreneurial spirit

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:19:15 GMT

Employers must not be afraid to take on graduates who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit.

Internet surfers can't get no satisfaction

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:09:14 GMT

Since late 2009, UKFast has been on a dedicated operation to tap into the great masterminds of digital commerce through a series of round table discussions. The aim of uniting business leaders to share advice is successfully provide a wealth of ideas for other fledgling companies.

UK must invest more to compete online - round table results

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:52:37 GMT

Despite internet sales reaching £4.4bn last month, business leaders are still not recognising the importance of investing in quality technology to compete online, according to an industry round table.

Online businesses tell government to back off

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:10:18 GMT

The government must take a back seat so that UK companies can drive online business forward, according to industry experts.

Fun equals money says UK's best workplaces

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:24:45 GMT

Fun and friendly workplaces are the route to economic recovery, according to some of the UK's leading businesses.

UKFast voted the UK's most 'environmentally friendly'

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:35:09 GMT

Manchester-based hosting provider UKFast has topped the list of the UK's most fun and friendly workplaces, according to the Great Place to Work Institute.

UKFast owner Lawrence Jones joins Manchester Camerata's Board

Wed, 19 May 2010 14:14:07 GMT

Lawrence Jones, founder of the Manchester-based web hosting firm UKFast, is the latest significant figure from the North West's business community to join the Board of Directors of Manchester Camerata, one of the UK's leading chamber orchestras.

Football stars help UKFast support the Right To Play

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:49:14 GMT

UKFast gets premiership stars onside to support football development in Africa.

UKFast supports young talent at Sharks Gala dinner

Mon, 17 May 2010 10:04:50 GMT

The UKFast team turned out en masse to support Charlie Hodgson in his bid to become Sale Sharks' Player of the Season for the third consecutive year at a Gala Dinner, held at Edgeley Park on Wednesday 12th May.

Merciless online market destroys 90% of businesses

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:36:42 GMT

A review of the state of online business reveals the startling statistic that nine out of every 10 fail. Fortunately, there are ways of ensuring that your operation is the one in 10.

UKFast marketing director loses it with scissors!

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:31:27 GMT

Paul Harris, the passionate marketing guru of leading web hosting provider UKFast, lost it today when a colleague arrived for dress down Friday wearing the old Sale Sharks shirt!

UKFast is the fastest growing tech firm in Manchester

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:39:02 GMT

Web hosting expert UKFast is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK and the fastest in Greater Manchester, the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 states.

Rising star Gaskell given award by UKFast

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:11:16 GMT

Sale Sharks' latest star prospect James Gaskell announced his arrival on the new season with a man of the match performance against Bath on September 18th and main sponsors UKFast were there to hand over the Champagne.

UKFast makes UK IT Industry awards finals - twice!

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:32:13 GMT

UKFast is proud to be the only hosting provider shortlisted in two prestigious 2009 UK IT Industry Awards.

Are you missing out on a £163 billion industry?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:21:31 GMT

Too many UK businesses are failing to take advantage of the booming online commerce sector, UKFast has warned. Worth nearing £200 billion, it is "crazy" to miss out on this rapidly growing sector while most others are suffering from the recession.

UKFast enhances client area for greater functionality

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:38:10 GMT

UKFast has completed an extensive redesign of its client area to deliver improved usability to its customers. From July 3rd clients will have access to many more features, enhanced usability and increased security facilities.

Google says speed is vital online

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:22:21 GMT

Google has announced its aim to make the web faster, claiming speed is vitally important to the internet- the greatest platform of our time.

Speed server offers fast track to success

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:32:26 GMT

Award-winning hosting provider UKFast has leveraged its expertise to create a new server that unlocks the code to ecommerce success and potential revenues gains of 300%.

UKFast finalist in National Business 2009 Regional Programme

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:23:57 GMT

Manchester hosting provider is proud to announce that it is a finalist in the regional programme of the National Business Awards in the Customer Focus category.

UKFast presents award at Sharks gala dinner

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:31:05 GMT

Lawrence Jones, managing director at UKFast, was proud to tonight present the player of the season award at the Sale Sharks end of season gala dinner.

UKFast warns against server maintenance neglect

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:39:06 GMT

The internet has seen a 200 per cent increase in cybercrime websites and there are now more malicious programs online than legitimate ones. Because of this, hosting provider UKFast has highlighted the importance of good technical maintenance for online businesses.

First time machine invented by internet entrepreneur

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:38:28 GMT

Internet innovator UKFast has taken its research and development to a new dimension by building the world's first time machine.

Shoppers' security fears could be costly for business

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:13:43 GMT

A combination of record cybercrime and the recession is making Internet shoppers even more nervous about spending money online. As a result, UKFast MD Lawrence Jones is warning businesses not to cut corners on Web security.

UKFast plans Red Nose day extravaganza

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:49:09 GMT

Hosting Provider UKFast is getting into gear for Red Nose 2009 day on March 13th with epic plans to raise cash for the Comic Relief cause.

UKFast is best host to work for in Sunday Times list

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:54:59 GMT

Hosting provider UKFast is proud to have gained a place in the Sunday Times' list of the top 100 companies to work. At number 31 in the best small companies list, UKFast is the best hosting provider to work for in the UK and rated in the top third of all UK businesses.

UKFast team lifts trophy in 5-a-side glory

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:13:50 GMT

The office 5-a-side team has become the latest to bring a glittering award to the UKFast headquarters after receiving a trophy for successfully winning promotion to the Manchester Power League 1st Division.

UKFast blog page provides free hosting expertise

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:52:31 GMT

As part of its campaign to deliver more added value services to the online business community, UKFast has launched its bigger and better new blog site, boasting expert insight from all areas of its highly successful hosting business.