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.
Why Business Broadband Isn’t the Same as Home Broadband
It’s easy to assume broadband is broadband. After all, it’s just Wi-Fi… right? Not quite. While home and business broadband might look similar on the surface, they’re built for completely different environments. And if you’re running a business on a residential package, you could be leaving yourself open to downtime, slow performance and
Revolut Finally Gets Its UK Banking Licence – Here’s What It Means
After years of waiting, our partner, Revolut has officially secured its full UK banking licence, marking a major milestone for one of the world’s most well-known fintech companies. The licence was granted by the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), allowing Revolut to operate as a fully authorised bank
Effective Waste Solutions for the Hospitality Sector
In the world of hospitality, presentation, cleanliness, and efficiency aren’t optional. Whether you’re running a restaurant, hotel, pub, or café, waste can pile up fast – and managing it properly isn’t just about staying compliant. It’s about protecting your reputation, saving money, and running a more sustainable operation.At Reduce My
Energy Prices Are Climbing Due To Geopolitical Tensions
If you’re reviewing your energy contract or planning ahead for renewal, you may already be seeing prices shift. Wholesale markets have moved sharply this week, and that movement is beginning to filter into supplier pricing. Periods like this can create uncertainty — but understanding what’s happening behind the scenes makes
How Often Should Your Business Waste Be Collected?
Business waste collection is one of those things that most businesses don’t think about until it becomes a problem. Overflowing bins, unpleasant smells, or surprise charges for extra collections can quickly turn into a headache. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often your business should have waste
Energy Solutions for the Motor Sector
In a busy motor garage, energy powers everything – from vehicle lifts and diagnostics to lighting, compressors, and even EV chargers. With rising costs and greater pressure on businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, managing your energy effectively is no longer optional, it’s essential. Whether you operate a single-site workshop
Smart Metering Changes: What Businesses Need To Know
From 23 February 2026, new Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSOP) for smart meters are kicking in — and they could bring automatic compensation if your energy supplier doesn’t deliver the service you expect. These changes are aimed at tackling issues with appointment delays, failed installs and slow responses to problems,
Is the PAX A920 Card Machine a Good Choice for SMEs?
For small and medium-sized businesses, a card machine should make life easier, not harder. It needs to be reliable, simple to use, flexible enough for different trading styles, and affordable on a day-to-day basis. The PAX A920 has become a popular choice among SMEs because it delivers on all of
Ofgem’s January 2026 Price Cap: What It Means for Your Bills
If you’re on a standard variable tariff (SVT), you’ll want to know that Ofgem has confirmed the new energy price cap for 1 January to 31 March 2026 — and it’s £1,758 a year for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit. That’s a small increase of around 0.2%
When’s the Best Time to Submit Your Meter Readings? (And Why It Matters!)
Submitting your meter readings might not be the most exciting job on your to-do list, but it plays a big role in keeping your energy bills accurate. Getting your readings in at the right time helps you avoid estimated charges, stay in control of your usage, and make sure you’re
Vodafone To Switch Off 3G Network by 2023
After 17 years, Vodafone calls time on the 3G network. Vodafone has announced that it will retire its 3G legacy network in 2023 in a bid to improve its existing 4G and 5G networks across the UK. The announcement comes 17 years after the original 3G network was installed, providing
Everything You Need To Know About PCI Compliance
What is PCI Compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), introduced in 2006, is a set of requirements that ensure that all companies that process, store, and transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Each year businesses across the UK are sent the PCI DSS
What are Business Utilities?
Utility Bills With the current energy crisis in full swing understanding your utilities is paramount to stay on top of your bills. Indeed, understanding your utility bills will help you track your outgoings and may help you see if you’re paying too much. What are Utilities? Utilities are the basic
What You Need To Know About Commercial Water Deregulation
What is water deregulation? In 2017, the UK government created the largest competitive water market in the world, with over 1.2 million business customers free to choose their water supplier for the first time. A deregulated water market can help deliver lower bills by letting business openers shop around for their
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,
