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 Traditional landlines and outdated telecoms contracts quietly drain your budget month after month — but it doesn’t have to be that way.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
How To Easily Reduce Energy Bills For Businesses
We are all feeling the squeeze right now. With so much uncertainty in the business world, it is crucial that we make every pound count. Not just the pounds; the pennies. Luckily, Reduce My Costs have come up with a handy guide to saving money on your energy bills. 1.
Everything You Need To Know To Help Your Small Business Thrive
It’s National Small Business Week! At Reduce My Costs our mission has always been to help small businesses thrive and find ways to reduce their business expenditure. Out of the 5.6 million businesses in the private sector, 5.5 million of them are small businesses. We believe their economic contribution
What is VoIP and Why Does My Business Need it?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a new method to make and receive phone calls. VoIP is set to replace the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN). Developments within the last ten years have increased the relevance of VoIP. In 2015, BT announced that
How To Reduce Business Waste’s Environmental Impact
In the wake of COP26, the environment and how we can all help save it has been high on the agenda. In this blog, we will look at the environmental impact of business waste and the ways in which we can alleviate our impact on the environment and run more
A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Fixed And Variable Energy Contracts
When searching for the right supplier of your business energy, you’re going to come across a lot of terms and plans that may be unfamiliar to you. Whilst the terminology might differ slightly depending on the supplier; generally, energy plans and contracts fall into two distinct categories: fixed and variable
Rising Fuel Costs Could See Prices Double At Fuel Pumps
Fuel Costs Skyrocket As War In Ukraine Continues This week motorists have been warned that the cost of their bills could almost double as the cost of diesel hits record prices because of the current war in Ukraine. A House of Commons Treasury Committee heard that fuel prices will continue to skyrocket,
Business Energy Prices are Set to Rise by At Least 40% This Year
Electricity prices Up 300% Causing irreversible Change Global gas and electricity prices have experienced an unprecedented increase since the middle of last year. The wholesale price of electricity alone has risen by 300%. The crisis has left many fearing for their business, unable to cope with the rise of business energy
Climate Change Threatens the Future of Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall Faces A New Threat Archaeologists at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland say global warming could soon ruin undiscovered Roman artefacts. Dating back 1900 years, Hadrian’s Wall was built to keep out barbarians. However, over a thousand years later Hadrian’s wall faces a new threat, climate change. The 73-mile-long wall is
The Benefits of Using a One-Stop Shop
Using a One-Stop-Shop At Reduce My Costs, we don’t think a business should settle for mediocre service packages. That’s why we provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your business needs. Organising your business’s operational costs is one of the most time consuming but necessary tasks for a business. We
What Is The Climate Change Levy?
The Climate Change Levy The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is an environmental tax and relief scheme run by the British Government to encourage businesses to operate in an environmentally sustainable way. The CCL was first introduced by the British government in April 2001. What is the CCL? The Government Levy
