Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce that Sean will be joining the company on 2nd March as Sales and Despatch Manager. He comes from a military background having served as a Warrant Officer in the British Army; incidentally the Managing Director John Henry is of Royal Navy background, so welcomes the undoubted experience and expertise Sean will bring.

Datalite wishes to publicly thank Tracey - a key member of our sales and administration team; for her years of efficient and sterling service. She moves onto a new role, and Datalite wishes her all the best for the future.

Datalite UK Ltd is in the process of producing an article detailing its adverse and incredibly bad experiences with the United Kingdom communications company British Telecon. This business is consistently voted worst UK company for company service, and Datalite's past experiences with BT (no longer used!) fully reinforces this view.

The United Kingdom recently suffered adverse weather conditions, and much of the country was covered in ice and snow - this caused much delay of deliveries throughout the nation, consequently affecting some of Datalite's despatches. Much of this unusually cold weather has subsided and deliveries are back to essentially a normal service.

Most of the week ending 9th January 2010 the United Kingdom was in the grip of snow and freezing conditions. Though Datalite UK Ltd has been open throughout, the weather conditions have had an adverse affect on deliveries. This nationwide delay to deliveries whether by Royal Mail or courier is regretted. City Link courier despatches have been running since last Thursday, but Royal Mail remains severly disrupted. As always items will be promptly despatched by Datalite.

There are currently adverse weather conditions in the United Kingdom, with one of the coldest winters for over 30 years. Severe snow is affecting deliveries across the country. Datalite UK Ltd is still operating as normal, and retail premises in Ryde have been open as usual. Customer should be aware that though despatches are being processed, deliveries and collections are been delayed due to the weather. Consequently some despatches may take 1-2 days longer than usual to be delivered.

Customers of Datalite UK Ltd should be aware that product prices are review in January 2010. This review will consider the effect of the recent VAT increase by the UK government. At this stage it is anticipated that most prices will remain the same. However, personalised gift products and some picture frames including Swept frames will have a small increase. It is anticipated that the new prices will be in force by end of January 2010.

Customers are advised that the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) has now been increased to 17.5% in accordance with a change and timing instigated by the UK government. This takes effect from 1st January 2010; any online customers paying before midnight of 31st December 2009 will automatically be refunded. Please note some gross prices online may be slightly understated from those on actual checkout due to the new VAT rate. These are in the process of being amended. Datalite UK Ltd wishes all its customers a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Datalite UK Ltd's will be operating throughout the week between Christmas and New Year 2010. Despatches will be made between Tuesday 29th and Thursday 31st December 2009. Telephone calls may be made throughout this time during office hours (9:30 to 17:30 hours), outside this period messages may be left. Datalite UK Ltd wishes all its customers a happy and prosperous New Year.

Datalite UK Ltd will be working a reduced working routine during the Christmas Holiday period. Last pre-Christmas despatch will be 23rd December. There will be no despatches or business working on Bank Holidays. Despatches will be made 29-30 December, but customers should be aware that delivery will be made to the next working day (excluding weekends and bank holidays). Datalite UK Ltd wishes all its customers a Merry Christmas and a Fulfilling New Year.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce an extensive range of 3D poster products. These are currently available for sale in Datalite's Isle of Wight Branch retail premises (89-90 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2SZ). It is planned for at least the smaller A3 size posters to be available online early in the new year. A further announcement will provide details nearer the time.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce the addition of new products to its Frames & Gift range. These are a terrific selection of posters of niche interest, including films, music, wildlife, scenes and much more. These will be both traditional posters and special lenticular 3D posters, with framing options. The products will be available for sale in Datalite's retail premises in Ryde, Isle of Wight; and will be posted for online sale in due course.

The latest news is that the Royal Mail series of strikes will now cease on the lead up to Christmas. However, Datalite's 'Beat The Strike Special' offer of Next Day delivery via City Link (orders received and paid by 2pm) will remain in force until at least the New Year. This is available for all product lines up to 1Kg in weight, with City Link options available for retail product lines exceeding 1Kg.

Datalite UK Ltd's latest article is a piece offering five tips to survive the latest UK Royal Mail postage strike of Autumn 2009. Datalite had itself recent experience of the 2007 postal strike, and this latest suicidal dispute again targets the lucrative lead up to Christmas market. This article passes on some valuable tips and lessons learnt.

Datalite UK Ltd's Retail Outlet based at 89-90 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2SZ is pleased to announce a Next Day Despatch service for personal callers. This utilises City Link and next day delivery to UK Mainland can be achieved provided package is presented by 14:30 hours. Cost including VAT will be £6.95 up to 1Kg, £8.95 up to 5kg, £10.95 up to 10kg. Beat The Post Strike - Go Datalite!

Datalite UK Ltd publishes various articles from time to time, primarily passing on business related information and topics. In January 2009 Datalite UK Ltd opened a new retail outlet on the Isle of Wight, and was astounded by the bureaucracy and at times bullying of various organisations including TV Licencing, Electricity Companies, and British Gas. Its latest article concerns the latter, and relays an unbelievable tale of harrassment from British Gas for payment of a bill when gas was not even supplied!

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce its expansion to a retail branch, located 90 High Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2SZ, telephone number 01983 616575. The new branch has already commenced online sale processing and is now point of contact for daytime queries. It is anticipated the new branch will be open for retail sales to personal callers by early February 2009

Datalite's head office address remains as 22 Meaders Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1HR

Datalite UK Ltd is now in the physical process of changing premises to a new base in Ryde Town Centre on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. A direct retail outlet will also be offered. The move commences from 6th January 2009, with a transitional arrangement of using existing premises to process orders until completion of move. Further announcements of location and new telephone number to follow.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce the opening of a new shop in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. This is anticipated in January 2009 and location in the Upper High Street in Ryde. The shop provide a direct sale outlet for Datalite's range of picture frames and personalised gifts.

Autumn 2008 Royal Mail were on strike on much of the lead up to Christmas. This year judging from feedback from customer's and other businesses the current 'service' offered by Royal Mail is considered to be at an all time low, with a ridiculous amount of losses, breakages, and mis-deliveries reported. Conversely our courier City Link has provided an outstanding service.

Following the UK government's announcement to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15 percent, Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce that this new VAT has been applied throughout its websites and retail outlets. Datalite also recently published its latest article 'How To Cope with The VAT Nightmare Before Christmas'.

Datalite UK Ltd has recently posted its latest article: Whom Is The Biggest Enemy of UK Businesses. This article examines the role in UK government in business and finds that the level of bureaucracy is an immense hindrance to the efficiency and hence potential profitability of UK businesses.

Datalite UK Ltd has recently published its latest article titled 'What Happened On The Day You Were Born?' Datalite UK Ltd produces personalised gift products based on date of birth and name, and this article traces an individual's natural fascination with the event of their own birth. Tips and resources are included, and not just a plug for Datalite's own Day You Were Own product (which is great of course). A precis of this article will also appear on www.dayborn.com's Day You Were Born UK product page.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce that retail premises have been identified in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Verbal agreement has been reached and legal processes are underway. It is anticipated that a move may be accomplished prior to Christmas 2008.

Datalite UK Ltd latest article has just been published titled 'Is The Customer Always Right?'. As well as answering this question, Datalite passes on a few tips on customer service, using a number of real life examples and anecdotes. The article is available at the main www.datalite.org website from the Articles menu button or using the link provided with this RSS feed.

Datalite UK Ltd publishes various articles from time to time, primarily connected with business. A Recent enhancement project has been undertaken to include the addition related images to the article topic pages.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce that despite the current recession climate, business continues to grow. Datalite is seeking new larger base premises to include a retail shop on the Isle of Wight. This is in response to ever increasing sales and is viewed as a significant expansion step to the business. The aim is to move premises early next year.

Datalite UK Ltd staff have returned from a short holiday break. The majority of picture frame and personalised gift orders and enquiries received during the holiday period have already been cleared; the remainder will be actioned shortly.

Datalite UK Ltd will be closed for the week commencing 25 August 2008. This is to allow key staff a holiday break. Orders may be made online during this period and telephone messages may be left, but earliest physical despatch will be made on 1st September 2008.

Periodically Datalite UK produces or commissions various articles, primarily business orientated, many of general interest. A facility to summarise and provide a link direct to the latest article posted, has been added to Datalite's Home Page. Topics for future essays including: Delivering Fragile Items, Call Centres & Voicemail systems, VAT guidance, and much more.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce the addition of Google Checkout as an additional payment option throughout its online shops. Google Checkout offers customers a very quick and easy checkout option, as on registering to Google address and card details are automatically held. The system as you would expect from Google is highly secure and offers customers an opportunity to leave buying experience feedback.

Datalite UK Ltd is planning a closed week to allow staff to go on holiday for the week commencing from 25 August 2008. Orders may be made online during this period, but earliest physical despatch will be made on 1st September 2008. Announcements will be made on individual websites nearer to time.

Datalite UK Ltd in common with many businesses cannot help noticing a dramatic decline in 'service' supposedly offered by the United Kingdom's Royal Mail. The UK postal service appeared to have been on a downward spiral over the past decade, but has apparently degenerated to such a past level over the past year, that its lack of performance is of serious concern. Datalite has of late noticed a significant increase in reported missing items, late deliveries, and breakages.

During the Weekend 12th-13th July 2008 some difficulties were experienced in the interface between Romancart Shopping Cart and Paypal due to change of Romancart's server location, affecting some Datalite customers. This interface has been restored and Payment functions are fully operational.

Datalite UK Ltd is currently undertaking a major enhancement project of its various websites. This includes visual enhancements, improved navigation, and addition of further information and products. These improvements are on a trickle basis, and sites will remain operational throughout. Currently Datalite Frames is in the process of upgrade, with a new streamlined navigation system and additional products and services anticipated to be in place by August 2008

Datalite UK Ltd's latest article features the United Kingdoms bureaucratic tax collecting department HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC, formerly Inland Revenue). First hand experiences have shown some of the bullying, threatening, and harassment tactics employed over honest tax payers. This article covers a selection of 29 from 59 questions actually submitted to HMRC.

Datalite UK Ltd has reluctantly decided to discontinue its extensive advertising as a Powerseller on eBay. This decision is as a direct result of recent eBay Policy changes. In particular eBay has significantly raised its Final Value Fee which has not been offset by reduced auction fees, changes in policy have created an apparent hostile sellers environment; and the final straw was eBay's change to the feedback system which effectively censors honest feedback from sellers.

Datalite UK Ltd believes its customers can be best served by concentrating on web and mail order outlets which for the bulk of sales, without the increasing bureaucracy of eBay which sadly had become an unacceptable burden.

Datalite UK Ltd is currently reviewing its relationship with the online auction company eBay. This has been prompted by recent price hikes, apparent increasing eBay bureacracy, a perceived lack of eBay seller support, and perhaps the last straw: the introduction of a feedback system where a buyer can say whatever negative comments they like with the seller only able to leave positive feedback. eBay forms only a small proportion of Datalite UK Ltd's sales, and has been deliberately reduced. A decision will be made shortly on whether or not to continue offering Datalite frame and personalised gift products on eBay.

Datalite UK Ltd - Has published a new article on its site, the full title is: Should Our Countryside Be Regarded As An Economic Resource Or As Natural History? This was actually written over twenty years ago by MD John D Henry whilst serving in the Royal Navy. The essay in fact won first prize in a UK national Royal Navy essay competition and is reproduced in its original wording.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce two articles currently in production. These are: Should Our Countryside Be Regarded As An Economic Resource Or As Natural History? and Why Is UK Tax So Taxing? These articles are anticipated to be published on site by end of May 2008, when a further RSS announcement will be made.

Difficulties have been reported with using American Express Cards on our website check out for UK originated orders. This is currently being investigated in conjunction with our Credit Card provider (Paypal Pro). In the interim for customers outside the USA the use of alternative cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and Switch is advised.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce automatic percentage deduction for all its products. These are calculated and applied at checkout and offer discounts as follows: Order (excluding VAT and Shipping) over £250 = 5 percent, over £500 = 7 percent, over £1000 = 10%, and over £2500 = 12%

Datalite UK Ltd continues its web enhancement program with introduction of new software and procedures to allow speedier updates to all its sites. This means that website changes, addition of new products etc. can be achieved within seconds rather than hours. This means an enhanced customer service and experience, which will be effective by end of April 2008.

DATALITE UK LTD is taking a short staff break for period 8-10 April 2008. Products may be ordered, but will not be despatched until Friday 11th April 2008.

Datalite UK Ltd is pleased to announce that expansion continues with three new pages added to Datalite Frames (Delivery, Options, new K Range Wedge Frames). Also that new Name Meaning certificates are under development for its personalised gift range at Dayborn, availability antipated before end March 2008. Both sites available direct from web page.

A solution has been found for the eBay VAT problem. The glitch has been discovered at the interface between eBay and Paypal at the checkout stage. eBay auctions & shop sales have consequently resumed.

Datalite UK Ltd has regrettably temporarily suspended its products on its eBay Shop. This is due to a technical eBay software issue with adding erroneous VAT to customer's invoices on checking out. This has been reported to eBay, but still awaiting their resolution Datalite UK Ltd has repaid these amounts to customers as they occur, but together with queries the eBay VAT problem has resulted in an untenable administrative burden. All our products may be purchased from its respective website, and direct links are available from www.datalite.org.

Datalite UK Ltd has released its own article titled 'The Grinding Square Wheels of Bureaucracy'. This essay explores the mechanics of bureaucracy and argues on its inevitability for any government run organisation. Also the article explores why inefficiency, productiveness, and political correctness partner with large bureaucratic organisations. Includes observations on HMRC (UK Tax Office), main and local governments.

Datalite UK Ltd has revised its RSS feed name to rss-datalite-uk-ltd.xml. This change aims to provide a more descriptive and user friendly name for user and search engine alike. Datalite's main website also now includes a direct view facility of its most recent RSS feeds.

Datalite Uk Ltd has recently completed a price review across all its product range. Increases in price have been minimised, but inevitable given the requirement to charge 17.5 percent output tax. All prices across Datalite Shops have been adjusted to new VAT inclusive prices, the one exception being the wholesale Datalite Frames facility, where prices are quoted excluding VAT.

DATALITE UK LTD becomes VAT Registered in the UK. Registration number is GB 922 416 and took effect from 1st January 2008. Prices are in the process of being adjusted to take account of VAT. This change will benefit VAT Registered customers whom will be able to claim VAT back. It is understand that European VAT Registered companies may be able to pay excluding VAT, this option is being examined with a view of inclusion of DATALITE's websites.

The Royal Mail in the United Kindom is continuing industrial action, bring its postal services to a virtual standstill. This couldn't have come at a worst time for small business, as the Autumn Christmas market is extremely lucrative and alone can provide a significant chunk of annual income. Datalite UK Ltd supplies personalised gifts and small quantities of frame products, normally using Royal Mail. Though not its sole business, this remains a significant chunk of business. City Link courier is now being utilised by Datalite UK Ltd to despatch the smaller items (in addition to the current larger despatches) on a next working day basis, for the forseeable future. This option is available for all despatches for mainland UK.

Computer change is moving at ever increasing pace. Not so long ago it was deemed the norm to design websites to be fully viewable on a screen resolution of 800x600 dpi (dots per inch). The vast majority of web viewers use at least 1024 x 768 dpi, and DATALITE UK LTD is embarking on a project to increase resolution of each of its websites. This has commenced with its main www.datalite.org site and the extra space will include a RSS Viewer and a more asthetically pleasing layout. Other websites will be similarly upgraded.

Datalite UK Limited, prides itself in reducing bureaucracy with the aim of concentrating on enhancing customer experience. There is so much bureaucracy in modern day living, that Datalite is in the process of sharing its experiences by an article which will be produced and distributed in the near future.

DATALITE UK LTD has commenced an annual review of product pricing. This will result in some increases as the personalised gift range is extended and picture frame products range introduces more expensive lines. Bulk Supply of Frames has seen a reduction in minimum order to £100 and reduction in price for pallet delivery to £45.

At 14:16 hours GMT on Friday 29th June 2007 confirmation was received of registration of the DATALITE business as a United Kingdom registered limited company with its new official name of 'Datalite UK Limited'. This move is a most positive step for the company, a culmination of continuous growth of reach and sales. The owner and former proprietor of the business John D Henry BA BSc is now the Director of Datalite UK Limited and continues to manage the company.

DATALITE's online shop websites can now accept payment by most credit cards, and for those who wish to pay by Paypal the convenience of Paypal Express has been added. Customer's can also pay direct via telephone.

DATALITE will be introducing extended credit card facilities soon. This will enhance checkout online and also enable telephone order and credit card payment. This facility is expected to be up and running by the end of May 2007.

DATALITE introduces new RSS Feed facility. Future feeds will include details of overall business expansion, new products, and advance details of special offers across all our product and brand range.