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.
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
Helping a Customer Get Their New Energy Contract on Track
When a customer reached out to us about their new energy contract, it had just gone live – but things weren’t going as smoothly as they’d hoped…
There’s No Energy Price Cap for Businesses – But There Is a Solution
Understanding the Energy Price Cap While households across the UK benefit from the protection of an energy price cap, businesses are left to navigate a very different landscape. Without a price cap to safeguard them, businesses are exposed to market fluctuations and the risk of inflated energy bills. At Reduce
50% Funding Available for North East Businesses
If you run a small or medium-sized business in Newcastle, Northumberland, or North Tyneside, there’s a fantastic opportunity available right now – and it’s designed with you in mind. Eligible SMEs in the region can claim 50% match-funding to help upgrade their digital capabilities. Whether you’re looking to refresh your website,
How Do I Know If I Need An Additional Bin?
Overflowing waste? Overweight charges? Here’s how to tell when it’s time for an additional bin — and why it could save you money, time, and stress. Inadequate bin capacity doesn’t just cause inconvenience — it leads to compliance risks, extra costs, reputational damage, and missed sustainability goals.Frequent overweight fees can
Ofgem’s July 2025 Energy Price Cap Drop
The energy price cap has fallen from £1,849 to £1,720 for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit, effective from 1 July to 30 September 2025. This is a 7% decrease, which should save the average household around £11 a month, or £129 over the year. The reduction is
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The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG): Turn Sunlight into Income
More and more businesses and households are turning to solar to lower their energy bills – but did you know you can actually earn money from your unused energy too? That’s where the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) comes in. What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)? The Smart Export Guarantee
The Economic Edge of Electric Vehicles
Plug In and Save: Electric vehicles Significantly Cheaper for Motorists The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is gathering pace, with the number of EVs increasing from under 400,000 to over 1.5 million in the last four years alone. This shift is driven not just by environmental concerns
What Reduce My Costs Have Been Up To So Far in 2025
The first few months of 2025 have flown by – and it’s been a busy, lively start to the year at Reduce My Costs. While we’ve stayed focused on helping businesses cut costs and operate more efficiently, we’ve also made time to build connections, strengthen our team, and enjoy a
Why The UK Should Boost Resilience Against Climate Disasters
A Nation at Risk As the climate crisis accelerates, the UK faces an era of climate disasters—from flash floods to heatwaves and power outages. A recent study has revealed a sobering truth: the UK is not prepared for the scale or severity of climate-related disasters already beginning to unfold. Without
Ofgem’s April 2025 Energy Price Cap
On 1st April 2025, Ofgem introduced a new energy price cap, raising it to £1,849 per year for a typical dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit. This marks a 6.4% increase compared to the previous cap of £1,738 and reflects ongoing pressures in the global energy market. With many households still
