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
Start-Up: Invest Less – Perform Better
Starting a business can be a daunting and expensive task, especially for entrepreneurs who are just getting started. One of the most significant challenges for any new business is keeping costs down, so that you can operate efficiently and maintain profitability. Fortunately, we specialise in exactly that. At Reduce My
The Best Renewable Energy Solutions For Your Business
Renewable energy is a hot topic in today’s world as we all strive to find a sustainable way to power our businesses. With fossil fuels running out and their use causing harm to the environment, we must explore and invest in renewable energy solutions. We want to look at some
Navigating Our HelpHub
A brand new hub for everything you need, all in one place. At Reduce My Costs, we understand that times are hard at the moment. We want to help your business and ensure it’s reaching its potential. In addition to our cost-saving services, we have introduced a HelpHub to give
Stress Awareness Week 2022: Top Tips For Reducing Stress
This week is International Stress Awareness Week. Here at RMC, we want to raise stress awareness! Stress can effect Maintaining a good work-life balance is essential for managing stress. If you are dealing with work-related pressures that are left unaddressed, they may affect other areas of your life. Here are
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
