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In recent years, the number of energy brokers in the UK has increased to around 3,000. Part of the reason for this is that despite the large sums of money brokers deal with, it’s relatively cheap to set up a brokerage and they face little regulation. So, how many of...

Recent headlines suggest that the decline in wholesale gas prices will lead to cheaper energy tariffs. What does this mean for your energy contract and is now the time to switch and save?  The world is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. Predictions from the UK...

Whilst creating a sustainable business is a key commercial goal for many organisations, some face difficulties when it comes to weighing up the environmental benefits with economic feasibility.  A business has many factors to consider when taking steps to becoming...

COVID-19 has caused hospitals to become overrun as patients and health care workers to go through medical supplies and disposable personal protective equipment at a rapid rate. Governments are encouraged to treat this waste as urgent in order to minimise possible...

What will the effect of the Coronavirus be on your business? What steps could you take to minimise the risk?   The Coronavirus may have caused an unprecedented run of hand sanitizer sales, but once the immediate threat passes it is likely that they will remain in use,...

It’s no surprise that the lockdown implemented on March 23rd of 2020 in the UK heralded a 10% decline in electricity demand almost immediately. As businesses across the nation closed, the decline in average daytime demand caused a drop in wholesale electricity prices...

What will the effect of the Coronavirus be on your business? What steps could you take to minimise the risk?   No one is immune to the effects of COVID-19, and in our fourth business bulletin, we explore what part eCommerce can play in business continuity. We also...

What will the effect of the Coronavirus be on your business? What steps could you take to minimise the risk? Our third business bulletin in the series looks at energy consumption. A large swathe of UK businesses, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors of...

What will the effect of the Coronavirus be on your business? What steps could you take to minimise the risk? Our second business bulletin in the series looks at insurance, a sector that is as varied as it is creative in providing solutions to business owners. The...

What will the effect of the Coronavirus be on your business? What steps could you take to minimise the risk?   This is first of our business bulletins aimed at sharing information on best practice and options during the Coronavirus outbreak. The questions we are most...

A message from the Smarter Business Board of Directors To our valued customers, Amid these uncertain times, our top priorities are to ensure that our service remains available and consistent, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees. We are fully...

We’re living through unprecedented times. With the country on lockdown, most businesses are looking to retain business continuity as far as possible. This involves enabling employees to work remotely.  One of the largest problems with the reaction to COVID-19 is staff...