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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.

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Electricity VAT Cut: What It Means for Businesses

From 1 October 2026, VAT on qualifying electricity bills across Great Britain will temporarily drop from 5% to 0%, staying at 0% until 31 March 2027.You may have already seen the news in relation to household energy bills, but households aren’t the only ones set to benefit. Small businesses, charities,

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Why Your SME Is Paying More for Energy Than It Should

Energy bills have become one of the biggest headaches for SMEs in the UK. Whether you run a café, retail shop, salon or office, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed your energy costs creeping up over the past few years.Small businesses often end up paying more for energy than necessary,

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Why Comparing Suppliers Isn’t Just About Price

When it comes to running a business, keeping costs down is always a priority. But if you’re only comparing suppliers based on price, you could be missing the bigger picture.Whether it’s energy, waste management, or card payment providers, the cheapest option isn’t always the best value. At RMC, we know

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How VoIP Can Reduce Call Costs for Small Businesses

If you’re running a small business in the UK, your phone bill is probably one of those costs you’ve accepted without questioning. Traditional landlines and outdated telecoms contracts quietly drain your budget month after month — but it doesn’t have to be that way. At Reduce My Costs, we help

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What Most Businesses Get Wrong About Solar

There’s something about solar energy that seems to split opinion. Some businesses think it’s a no-brainer, others assume it’s too expensive, too complicated, or just not worth the effort. The truth, as usual, sits somewhere in the middle. We speak to businesses every day that are curious about solar but

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Are You Overpaying For Waste Management?

Waste management is one of those business services that often runs quietly in the background. As long as the bins are emptied on time and everything stays tidy, it’s easy to assume your waste setup is working just fine. However, many businesses across the UK are unknowingly paying far more

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Why Letting Contracts Auto-Renew Can Cost SMEs Thousands

For many SMEs, contracts are something you set up once and then move on from. Energy, waste, telecoms, water—once everything is in place, it fades into the background while you focus on running your business.   But that “set and forget” approach is exactly where costs can start to creep

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Can SMEs Benefit From Renewables Without Big Upfront Costs?

Renewable energy can sound like a “big business” move, but it doesn’t have to be. For lots of small businesses, the main worry isn’t the idea of going greener — it’s the upfront cost. Solar panels, EV chargers and new heating systems can feel like major investments when cash flow

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Merchant Services for the Retail Sector

In the fast-paced world of retail, speed, reliability, and customer experience are everything. That’s why having the right merchant services partner isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential. At Reduce My Costs (RMC), we offer tailored payment solutions designed specifically for the retail sector, helping you streamline operations, improve customer

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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