Routes to market
There are several different ways to bring products and services to market in the UK. Each strategy has its advantages and disadvantages, which must be carefully considered before deciding which one to choose. These include the following:
Legislation governing how businesses can supply goods and services to other businesses
In the UK there is specific legislation which applies to contracts for the supply of goods and services between two or more businesses (often referred to as B2B contracts).
Some of the key legislation to be aware of includes:
Legislation governing how businesses can supply goods and services to consumers
In the UK there are a lot of rules which govern how a business can deal with consumers. In many cases, these rules are mandatory and cannot be excluded from the contract. They apply to contracts with consumers with some of the rules specifically applying to distance selling and online selling.
Some of the key consumer-focussed legislation to be aware of includes: