A green business strategy for 2023
Now more than ever, consumers want to shop with businesses that take their corporate social and environmental responsibilities seriously. A green business strategy can help the planet, and help you attract and retain customers. Here’s how to make it work.
23 Jan 2023
Updated Energy Bills Discount Scheme: what does it mean for UK businesses?
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme is coming to an end on 31 March 2023. It is set to be replaced by the Energy Bills Discount Scheme, which was announced on Monday. Here’s how it works.
13 Jan 2023
Funding to reduce business energy costs
When it comes to reducing your business emissions and saving money on bills, there are several greener finance options that could help. As SMEs make up 25% of the UK’s emissions, it’s important for smaller business owners to make changes to their energy consumptions. Our blog explores some of the types of funding available to help reduce energy costs for good.
2 Sept 2021
COP27: How do SMEs reach Net Zero?
With COP27 currently being held in Egypt, it's a reminder that net zero targets should still be front of mind despite the other challenges that many businesses face.
16 Nov 2022
Funding Options partners with VFD to deliver market-leading financial and advisory integration
Leading fintech advisory company, VFD Pro Ltd, has partnered with Funding Options to integrate Funding Cloud: Connect, an extension of the Funding Cloud(TM) platform, into their market-leading financial and advisory solution.
26 Jul 2022
MarketFinance forms strategic partnership with Funding Options
Fintech credit and payments company joins proprietary, real-time lending platform Funding CloudTM
15 Jun 2022
How is extreme weather impacting SMEs and what can they do to prepare?
In February, a polar vortex unleashed a trio of deadly storms — Dudley, Eunice and Franklin — on the UK and Western Europe, with heavy winds causing widespread damage across the region. According to the experts, we can expect more storms like these. So what can business owners do to prepare for the rise in extreme weather, and what steps can UK medium and small businesses take to reduce their carbon footprint, remain environmentally friendly and play their part in the global race to net-zero?
18 Mar 2022
Business electricity and gas standing charges explained
Comparing your energy standing charge to other suppliers should be part of your continual energy cost audit. If you know all the charging elements that make up your bill, you’re empowered to make informed decisions. In this article, we’ll cover all aspects of your standing charge, including what it stands for, how to interpret it and how to judge if it’s a fair rate levied on your monthly or quarterly bill.
25 Jan 2022
Understanding your business energy bills
Depending on the sector you work in, your business energy costs could be one of the highest cost variable overheads you pay. If you’re an energy-intensive business, you need to examine your current bill and begin to compare other suppliers to make sure you’re on the best tariffs and get the best value on the market. You can’t assume all suppliers are the same because the competition from suppliers and billing companies is vast. You should set aside time to investigate your options with your current supplier and then compare them with other suppliers. Business energy bills aren’t as simple as your domestic bill. There’s a lot more detail in a commercial invoice for energy so let’s examine the items and elements in your invoice to help you make informed decisions about your current deal.
27 Jan 2022
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