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Energy is often overlooked by businesses as a necessary overhead over which they have little control. But with the help of an expert energy broker, businesses can begin to make their energy work for them, not the other way around! Many businesses are already stretched...

When financing a start-up or small business, new business owners sometimes feel that the funding they need is out of reach if they don’t have the collateral to secure it. However, this isn’t always the case - unsecured business loans are an option for getting the...

Smarter Business has announced a new partnership with The PGA, taking the success of Smarter Golf Energy (SGE) to greater heights by offering a more comprehensive suite of business-essential services. SGE was founded in 2018 with the aim of providing both PGA members...

There are many ways that you can save water around your business premises. Your business’ water usage will depend on the nature and size of your business, but we’ve put together some universal checks and changes you can make to lower your consumption and reduce your...

In addressing our global climate emergency, one key area is gaining notable attention. Food waste needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. We have discussed food waste management briefly in the past. Essentially, every time you throw food into your general waste...

Running a small business can be a balancing act between managing revenue and overheads and ensuring profitability. That’s why any opportunity to save is an opportunity worth pursuing. With this in mind, here’s how small businesses can get the best deal on their gas...

Pricing Headlines for the Month Wholesale prices last month The majority of power and gas contracts declined in October, with a comfortable power and gas supply outlook, despite some near-term contracts rising as we head into winter and colder temperatures lift demand...

Have you considered seeking out green energy for your business? As businesses work towards climate change obligations and targets, more and more companies are looking to ‘green’ energy solutions to offset or mitigate their carbon footprints. One of the ways of doing...

How often do you reassess your business electricity rates? If you’re not keeping an eye on the market and comparing business electricity rates, you could be missing out on significant savings. So, how do you know that you’re getting the best prices for your business...

It makes sense for small businesses to reduce overheads by finding the cheapest business electricity supplier. Why pay extra for the same product when you can look for the best business electricity rates? Switch and save  How long has your business been with the same...

The holiday season can be the busiest time of year for hospitality businesses in the UK. This can mean an increase in the amount of waste generated in hotels, pubs, and restaurants. European tourists have been documented to generate in the region of one kilogram of...

Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs) are playing an increasingly important role in the energy market. Energy regulator Ofgem recently held an event for intermediaries operating in the domestic and non-domestic retail energy market to make sure that they had the chance to...