The State of Business Online | 12 December 2006 |
With online sales increasing, why are only a minority of UK companies capitalising on the potential of the internet? Insider Essential Guides spoke to Lawrence Jones of ISP UKFast to find out. | ![]() |
The Chamber's First Podcast | 7 November 2006 |
Manchester Internet company UKFast has teamed up with the Chamber to help create its first podcast - a web based audio broadcast. | ![]() |
Podcast #33 - A Skills Shortage in the UK? | 2 November 2006 |
This week's focus is on skills shortages and the implications for businesses large and small. We hear from Jo Ray, managing director of Sage UK which commissioned some recent research on this topic, as well as the views of Lawrence Jones, managing director of UKFast a Manchester-based ISP and the Institute of Directors. | ![]() |
Look What They Grew Up To Be | 7 October 2006 |
Each year Business Insider profile 42 new people for the hallowed 42 under 42 hall of fame. All are ambitious, exciting, innovative and entrepreneureal. And all are under the age of 42. As the average age of the Rich 100 and Power 100 is 52, this is the next generation. | |
Business Doctor | 7 October 2006 |
Each month a panel of experts from the Chamber answers your business dilemmas. This month's panel includes Lawrence Jones of Manchester based ISP UKFast. | ![]() |
Technology Essentials | 7 October 2006 |
Internet users are guided by search engines more than ever before, which means businesses have to understand how to work with the web drivers in order to maximise online potential. | ![]() |
SMEs Failing Online | 7 October 2006 |
The internet is the world's fastest growing industry, creating a global market. Despite this, only 40 per cent of UK businesses represent themselves online. | ![]() |
Inside Manchester's Brain | 24 August 2006 |
The internet: it's how we chat, shop, learn, do business, bank and even find new soulmates. But how does it work? In the UK's second biggest IT city, join me on a fact-finding trip - inside Manchester's brain. | ![]() |
42 Under 42 | 18 August 2006 |
Now in its 16th year, the 42 Under 42 reveals the regions top achievers within big and small business with diverse stories of success. The scheme not only rewards the successful, but uncovers business gems, individuals and companies yet to fully enter the public domain. | |
And All That Jazz | 1 August 2006 |
Manchester Jazz Festival teamed up with UKFast to produce a series of special podcasts adding extra value to this year's festival which ran from July 22 to July 29. | ![]() |
Companies Lose Out Hosting Websites Abroad | 24 July 2006 |
Search engines eyeing up country of trading when ranking results. Emily Perryman of Financial Marketing Magazine finds out more from UKFast. | ![]() |
Healthy Competition | 24 July 2006 |
Internet Host UKFast is running its own awards to encourage more competition online. Businesses that host with the company can compete with winners announced in November. | ![]() |
SMEs Losing Out Through Lack of Knowledge | 30 June 2006 |
A lack of IT knowledge is damaging the competitiveness of Britain's small and medium sized businesses, according to a national survey commissioned by Lincolnshire County Council. This is backed up by separate research showing that UK SMEs are missing out on rising e-commerce takings. | ![]() |
The UK's SMEs Not Performing Online | 30 June 2006 |
The internet is the world's fastest growing industry, creating a global market. Despite this, only 40% of UK businesses represent themselves online. The vast majority are small and medium enterprises, failing to maximise their return on investment. | ![]() |
Lawrence Jones is the BBC's Mr Manchester | 8 June 2006 |
As one of the BBC's most far reaching local radio stations, BBC Radio Manchester celebrates and challenges, reports and debates, explains and entertains and reflects life of the whole region. | ![]() |
Cheshire Choice - Award for Internet Hosting Company | 1 June 2006 |
Lawrence and Gail jones of Dunham Massey collected the Best Hosting trophy for their company UKFast at the Internet's ISPA Awards for the second year running. | ![]() |
EN The Magazine for Entrepreneurs | 18 May 2006 |
Only 40 per cent of businesses have a presence on the Internet, with small and medium sized enterprises making up the vast majority of online laggards, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics | ![]() |
Lawrence Jones - Eye for the main chance | 27 April 2006 |
Lawrence Jones is one of a new breed of successful Manchester entrepreneurs. Chris Barry caught up with the music-loving, rugby-mad Internet company boss and discovered his unconventional and dramatic route to the top. | ![]() |
Web Firm Extends Sharks' Contract | 5 April 2006 |
Manchester internet company UKFast.net has extended its sponsorship of the region's top rugby union club, Sale Sharks by a further three years. | ![]() |
From Snowy 'Tomb' to Place in the Sun | 23 March 2006 |
CHEATING death in an Alpine avalanche changed Lawrence Jones's whole outlook on life. | ![]() |
Fast, Faster, Fastest | 20 March 2006 |
UKFast is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) which is living up to its name - the company enjoyed 62% growth last year and is one of the top five fastest bandwidth providers in the country. For manufacturers, UKFast will work closely with the operation to create the right e-business solution. | ![]() |
A Jazzy Website to Spread the Word | 17 March 2006 |
Jazz Lovers have used the expertise of Manchester website company UKFast to help bring their music to a larger audience. | ![]() |
Back From the Dead - Now A Winner | 6 March 2006 |
You're out snowboarding and suddenly an avalanche hits. You're buried under five tons of snow, unable to move, unable to breathe. The snow presses into your eye sockets and into your mouth...You feel your body slowing down. | ![]() |
The BBC Gets Internet Savvy With Lawrence Jones | 2 February 2006 |
In the world of the internet, size isn't everything. In 2005, Manchester-based internet service provider (ISP) UKFast beat internet giant Tiscali at the ISPA Awards - the internet BAFTAs. We asked MD Lawrence Jones to tell us more. | ![]() |
Airwaves Ducati's Sponsors for a New Season | 30 January 2006 |
Defending Bennetts (sponsor) British Superbike (BSB) champion Airwaves (sponsor) Ducati has signed Direct CCTV and Security systems Ltd as a technical partner. | ![]() |
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