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I recently read Red Funnel CEO James Fulford's open letter to the CP and, detail aside, the overall call for leadership did strike a significant chord and got me thinking, writes columnist Steve Blamire.

One of the lesser known intellectual property rights is that right which arises in respect of a database, known as a database right, writes columnist Lance Terry.

Value added tax (VAT) is the tax added to the value of goods and services by a VAT registered business; VAT is not charged by businesses or individuals who are not registered for value added tax, writes columnist Liz Dack.

The World Wide Web offers a wide range of benefits for business; however, recent publicised attacks against companies such as Google have highlighted the growing threat from malware infected websites and the potential to cause widespread damage to an organisation, writes columnist Jonathan Thornton.

When times are tough, and even when they're not, businesses need all the help they can get; and membership of the Isle of Wight, Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry is a great way to access the support a business needs.

As far as Isle of Wight Lottery Administrator Karen Thomas is concerned, her job makes everyone a winner.

A small advertisement in the County Press in 1910 certainly got results; the advert was an invitation to a public meeting to discuss the formation of a Chamber of Commerce for the Island.

With more than 6,000 products in stock, and another 30,000 available online for fast delivery, one Island business can justifiably claim to offer its customers plenty of choice, writes Kevin Wilson.

In today's information-rich society businesses operate in an era where intellectual property can provide a larger competitive advantage than land or labour; so ensuring you get the correct protection for your intellectual property is essential to avoid time consuming and costly legal disputes.

Web design for business is not simply about design; whilst design is important, what is more essential is that the website fundamentally adds value to a business, and helps to achieve specific business objectives.

Skandia, one of the leading providers of long term saving products, were headline sponsors of Cowes Week for over ten years; Sponsorship Manager Tim Sewell told us about their time as title sponsor of the event.

Skandia took over sponsorship of Cowes Week in 1995, a bold move for a company whose marketing focus for many years had been directed towards financial advisors rather than towards the consumer, writes Zara MacAlister.

Osborne House is run by English Heritage and although open to the public all year round, the venue is also available for private hire and corporate hospitality; Henry Barton, Head of Visitor Operations told Island Business Online what they can offer corporate guests.

Osborne House is run by English Heritage and although open to the public all year round, the venue is also available for private hire and corporate hospitality, writes Zara MacAlister.

OC Group organise the Extreme Sailing Series in both Europe and Asia; both events are unique opportunities for corporate hospitality and Louise Close, Events Manager for OC Events explained why. 

OC Group organise the Extreme Sailing Series both in Europe and Asia, and the two events are unique opportunities for corporate hospitality, writes Zara MacAlister.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management took on the sponsorship of the Round the Island Race in 2005 and the event has been hugely successful for them; Hetty Sowerby Events Manager for J.P. Morgan Asset Management told us about their time as title sponsor.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management took on the sponsorship of the Round the Island Race in 2005 and the event has been hugely successful for them; it is now the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK, writes Zara MacAlister.

Cowes Week is the oldest sailing regatta in the world, and companies bring clients to experience the atmosphere and offer them a chance to get involved in the sport; Michelle Warner spoke to Island Business Online about the hospitality opportunities Cowes Week can offer.

Corporate hospitality at Cowes Week has increased over recent years as companies look for different ways to entertain their clients, writes Zara MacAlister.

HTP is a training company that specialises in apprenticeship and corporate training for large companies and the public sector, while also catering directly to corporate hospitality clients, writes Zara MacAlister.

Mainsail are a small agency offering event management, yacht services and design, they have been running for 10 years and Director, Joe Hall told us more about the business.

Mainsail are a marketing and sponsorship company but over the last few years have expanded to become more involved in corporate hospitality, event management, and sponsorship opportunities, writes Zara MacAlister.

Joanna Minchin got involved with corporate hospitality in 1999 after organising a company cricket match on the Island; she started Wight Ventures in 2000, and spoke to Island Business about how her company had developed.

Joanna Minchin got involved with corporate hospitality in 1999 after organising a company cricket match on the Island, writes Zara MacAlister.

First Contact Active Leisure organise events and corporate hospitality days out and can offer a wide range of activities from paragliding to clay pigeon shooting, laser combat or 4x4 driving; Phil Keen told us more.