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Business News:     9 July 2014 Share           Top stories           E-commerce: the legal stuff you need to know before selling online The Amazon model is enticing, but SMEs need to be aware of consumer rights and data protection regulation         Theo Paphitis: too many startups fail The former Dragons' Den star says entrepreneurship must be part of the national curriculum         Quiz: Can you match the celebrity to the brand? Celebrity endorsements can be a highly effective way of getting your brand out there. Test your knowledge with our quiz               From our partners: O2 Business           Six tech gadgets for business travellers Wondering what to take on your business trip? Check out these top tools that help entrepreneurs to work on the go               Other small business news from The Guardian           Chambers of commerce say interest rate rise would derail recovery BCC says signs of weakness in the second quarter suggest that UK firms not yet ready for rate rise         UK consumer confidence at most optimistic point in nine years GfK calls result psychologically important, but the real test will be whether positivity can remain elevated until the 2015 election               Guardian Event           Guardian Activate London, 17 July 2014 Activate London is coming back to Kings Place. This year the event will explore how technology is changing the way we think about money, and what this means for the future of business and society. It will also look at the latest kinds of open marketplaces, innovative transaction platforms and the concept of currency itself               Get in touch           Contact us Alison Margiotta, Editor,Alison.Margiotta@theguardian.com » Richard Beedell, Commercial Manager,Richard.Beedell@theguardian.com »     Other ways to connect              Business News Page Posted "By Mike Armstrong"