Do you sell (or market) information? You probably do, or at least could do. Anyone from a lawyer, accountant, web developer, trainer or marketing consultant can sell information.

Some people sell this information face to face (or even give it away), some sell it in books, some via CDs and many more on-line and an increasing amount of people sell information via an e-book (effectively a book you can download from a website).

If you sell information in this way make sure you read 10 Tips for Information Marketers on the Woolley & Co website.

With the latest DTI statistics showing an increase in corporate insolvency in 2005 compared to 2004, from 12,192 to 12,893, there is a danger that directors not fully aware of their responsibilities, may find themselves facing more than just financial difficulties.

To find out how you might become personally liable for your company’s debts, even if you run a limited company, and for a step by step guide on what you should and shouldn’t do as a director of an ailing business read the Directors Responsibilities article on our website.

UK engineer, Nigel Roberts has become the first person to win a court judgement over a company’s breach of anti-spam laws. Using European law he successfully sued Media Logistics (UK) Ltd – a marketing firm based in Falkirk – in the small claims court for sending him unsolicited emails about contract car hire and their fax broadcasting service.

Although the fine was a modest £300 the scene is set for more cases – especially since Mr Roberts has set up an online support group for those wanting to sue spammers. Read more about Spam and Cold Commercial Emails on the business-lawfirm website.

The DTI have just published their schedule of known legislative changes due to come into effect in 2006. Most of the changes in April are unlikely to affect smaller businesses but in October this year there are a whole series of changes which could impact your business – from changes to the Registered Designs Act and patent rules to the much talked about age discrimination legislation. Full details are available in the DTI Statement of Common Commencement Dates.