Blog Archive
Below is an archive featuring all our blogs in descending order of release. To see our most recent blogs and blog categories, please use our main Blog page.
Business Waste: Everything You Need To Know
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, the streets are busy, shops are bustling, and business is booming. One of the biggest challenges many businesses will face this Christmas comes at the end of each day when you’re faced with the task of dealing with your waste. Waste management
The ISDN Switch-Off – What You Need To Know
In 2015, BT announced that they would be turning off their PSTN (Public Switch Telephone Network) and ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) by 2025. What are PSTN and ISDN Networks? PSTN is the original analogue network. Data and voice travel over copper wires which assists analogue voice services and broadband. The
The Top 10 Talking Points of COP26
COP26 finished last week, which brought the end of the two-week negotiation about what needs to be achieved to reverse climate change. We have compiled the top 10 talking points from the conference, paired with advice about what you can do to contribute towards reversing climate change. 1. The
Crisis for UK Energy Customers as CNG Energy Goes Bust
CNG Energy Ltd announced yesterday that it would no longer be trading. The news comes amidst a global energy crisis that has seen more than 15 other UK energy suppliers go bust due to the dramatic rise in wholesale energy prices since September. The collapse of CNG will affect around
COP26 – What Businesses Can Do To Help Reverse Climate Change
From the 31st of October to the 12th of November 2021, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will be held in Glasgow. COP26 will involve up to 25,000 people, including world leaders, journalists, and climate scientists meeting to discuss how to achieve the goals set out
5 Energy Saving Tips for Businesses
On the 31st of October, leaders worldwide will converge in Glasgow for the UN Climate Change Conference to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement. With this, the race to Net Zero has begun. Here at Reduce My Costs, we are committed to helping you save money and the environment. So,
Web Design, SEO and how to successfully grow your business online
At Reduce My Costs, we have introduced a new service this month – Web Design. This is because we want to offer our clients everything they need, all in one place. By doing this, we can make it easier for you to manage your business needs while also getting the
Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About Our Business Partnerships
At Reduce My Costs, we value our partnerships and aim to provide mutual benefits to help strengthen both organisations. As a partner of Reduce My Costs, your clients will benefit from cost-saving recommendations, exclusive offerings, and sustainable solutions so they can play their part in saving the planet. We want
What Makes a Great Workplace Culture?
The average working week in the UK is around 35+ hours a week, equating to around 22% of a person’s week spent at work. With this figure in mind, it is important to consider that we spend so much time with the people we work with – managers, team leaders
The Value Of Corporate Social Responsibility
At Reduce My Costs, we try to do everything we can to care for our environment! This value contributes to our Corporate Social Responsibility, laying the foundations for how we implement procedures in our work environment, thus reducing the impact we have on the wider environment. Plastic Free July got
The Most Effective Features Of A VoIP Phone System
With the ISDN switch-off gradually approaching, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is paving the way for small businesses to transition to a new system. New systems can be intimidating to navigate, and small businesses may be asking themselves “why is this necessary”. Reduce My Costs are here to tell you
Men’s Health Week: Top Tips For A Better Lifestyle
Last week (13-19th June) we celebrated Men’s Health Week. We took the time to learn more about Men’s health, both mental and physical. Starting conversations around both topics is of the utmost importance to encourage men and boys to live healthy and happy lives. We want to share what
How To Easily Reduce Energy Bills For Businesses
We are all feeling the squeeze right now. With so much uncertainty in the business world, it is crucial that we make every pound count. Not just the pounds; the pennies. Luckily, Reduce My Costs have come up with a handy guide to saving money on your energy bills. 1.
Everything You Need To Know To Help Your Small Business Thrive
It’s National Small Business Week! At Reduce My Costs our mission has always been to help small businesses thrive and find ways to reduce their business expenditure. Out of the 5.6 million businesses in the private sector, 5.5 million of them are small businesses. We believe their economic contribution
What is VoIP and Why Does My Business Need it?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a new method to make and receive phone calls. VoIP is set to replace the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN). Developments within the last ten years have increased the relevance of VoIP. In 2015, BT announced that
How To Reduce Business Waste’s Environmental Impact
In the wake of COP26, the environment and how we can all help save it has been high on the agenda. In this blog, we will look at the environmental impact of business waste and the ways in which we can alleviate our impact on the environment and run more
