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.
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,
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,
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
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 Traditional landlines and outdated telecoms contracts quietly drain your budget month after month — but it doesn’t have to be that way.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
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
What are Out of Contract Energy Rates, and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve ever come to the end of an energy contract and thought, “I’ll sort that later,” you’re not alone. It’s an easy thing to push down the to-do list. But leaving your business on out of contract rates can quietly eat into your profits and cost you more than
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
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
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
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
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
