Online firms beating recession

Online firms in the UK weathered the recession, but concerns remained about the level of consumer demand this year, according to a new report today.

Online firms weathered the recession, but concerns remained about the level of consumer demand this year, according to a new report today.

A survey of more than 700 businesses which trade online showed that seven out of 10 met their sales targets last year, although one in 10 said they found it difficult to cope with the effects of the economic downturn.