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Energy

Articles, news and advice on energy use for UK SMEs, including guides on how to become more energy efficient and significantly reduce costs.

Business management

Sustainable energy solutions for long-term business success

Here, Richard Morgan, industry development director of British Gas Business, tells us how sustainable energy can save your business.

News

How home energy saving habits can help your business

Employee energy usage at home, their attitudes towards green energy and energy saving habits could save your business money.

News

Do you know how much your company spends on energy?

Despite a fifth of UK firms spending £250,000 each year on energy, a new report shows that almost half of senior business managers admit to having 'no idea at all' of what their company spends on energy.

Business management

British Gas urges small businesses to get ready for winter

Simple changes to office heatings systems could save small businesses during the winter period, according to British Gas.

News

Businesses want support to help with cost of energy efficiency

The majority of companies across England and Wales would like the government to offer more grants and tax breaks towards the costs of energy efficiency measures.

News

SMEs mindful of environment in energy efficiency drive 

Small company owners are actively seeking to improve energy efficiency in their business, and not just for cost reasons.

Office & home working

What Ofgem’s Retail Market Review means for small businesses

Tim Jarvis, manager of SME accounts at Gazprom Energy, explains Ofgem's effort to deliver a fairer energy market.

Office & home working

Limiting energy consumption for a small business

SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the ways a small company can save energy.

Office & home working

Choosing the right energy buying strategy for your business

Tim Jarvis, manager of SME accounts at Gazprom Energy, explains the different options open to small businesses when buying gas and electricity.

Office & home working

Five top tips to manage energy consumption for small businesses

Tim Jarvis of Gazprom Energy explains the approach small businesses should take to limit energy consumption in the office.

News

Energy contract rollovers ‘unfair’ on small businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses has backed a bill that aims to stop small companies being locked into 'unfair' energy contracts.

Accounting

Can capital from solar panels be part-offset against profits?

If I were to use my home as part business and install solar panels, can the capital be part-offset against profits and if so, how?

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.