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Tag: Suppliers

In the know: The questions you should be looking for on an energy supplier’s FAQ page

September 25, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Good customer service means offering a hand to hold through the initial sign up or switching process, as well as good problem-solving and account management throughout the life of the contract.

An exploration of outsourcing how to cope when resources are stretched

September 22, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Outsourcing may cost money, but then an entrepreneur’s time is precious why not let the experts take care of the admin while you channel your efforts into growth?

One third of businesses ignore Modern Slavery legislation, and get off scot-free

September 6, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Businesses are failing to produce updates on investigations into slavery within supply chains, but there is not punishment for non-compliance.

Fantastic Services’ approach: Value honesty and supplier reliability above false promises

August 21, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Fantastic Services is a small business with a big focus on honesty. Its approach is to take on suppliers that value transparency above false promises to clinch the deal.

Expansion has brought a real recruitment headache with it

August 9, 2017

By John Savage

John Savage has big plans for his heating and plumbing business but has hit a road block when it comes to finding the requisite people to hire, a recruitment headache he’s hoping won’t persist.

Sector focus: How restaurants can save money on energy bills

July 19, 2017

By Letitia Booty

If cracking down on energy spend can improve your profitability, why aren’t more restaurants looking to do so”

How to go green Giving your business an ethical energy makeover

March 22, 2017

By Letitia Booty

The best way of tackling a new ethical energy initiative is to speak to your supplier and find a renewable source, and then begin the ongoing process of making improvements in your business to conserve energy where possible.

Dealing with a severed fibre connection a tech startup’s take on supplier contracts

January 18, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Futrli, a business forecasting tool, is a modern, cloud-based business. We caught up with co-founder Amy Harris to hear how this tech-savvy brand navigates its supplier contracts.

How to negotiate as a business rather than a consumer

January 18, 2017

By Letitia Booty

For some small business owners it can be hard to move away from the consumer mindset here are some tips on how to negotiate as a business.

Choosing a supplier: What should you look for as a business?

January 18, 2017

By Letitia Booty

When it comes to choosing a supplier, there are lots of things you might not have previously considered. Here’s a guide to finding the right fit.

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