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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.

The SME approach part two: Why fixed prices can save you a bundle

August 14, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Fixed prices can save SME owners a bundle compared to other tariffs, and here’s why. As with anything, remember to consider more than just the price.

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”

Business energy efficiency How greener choices can bolster your bottom line

June 19, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Here, we explore how to tackle business energy efficiency, and hopefully save money in the process.

When it’s important to switch contracts: Don?t get taken for a ride

April 4, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Currently, energy suppliers must notify clients when a plan is drawing to a close. The provider must give 42-49 days” notice, and if the client doesn’t get in touch to switch or renegotiate the deal, then it can rollover the contract.

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.

Going green Your business can’t afford to be seen as a gas-guzzler

March 14, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Environmental concerns are not always the top priority for small business owners. First and foremost, businesses exist to make money, and sometimes other things can take a back seat.

Running a business and maintaining a high standard of business ethics

March 13, 2017

By Letitia Booty

At Gleem, business ethics is everything, and treating staff right, keeping people happy and remaining environmentally friendly are all top priorities.

Taking responsibility Regent Hotel’s approach to energy suppliers

February 8, 2017

By Letitia Booty

The Regent Hotel in Cambridge is a family-run business. We caught up with its current hotelier to find out how it manages its energy contracts.

Utilities red flags: what to look out for when signing a contract

February 7, 2017

By Letitia Booty

When it comes to signing a new utilities contract, there are many red flags that a business should be on the lookout for. Here, we outline a few.

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