Philip Green recently identified that the government could save a considerable amount of money in their stationery costs. It’s not as simple as going out to tender though and here is the process for realising savings in a medium of large organisation: 1. Analyse current spend – this step identifies what you procure with the following [...]
There are many uncertainties as to where the Conservative-Liberal coalition will take the country and the measures that they will be able to pass through Parliament. However, given the hazardous state of public finances, we can say with some certainty that there will be a number of tax rises, and amongst the first of these will [...]
Are you aware of the Government imposed legislative increases due in April 2010 driving change to meeting Government environmental targets? Year on year landfill tax has been increasing and will continue to increase in order to hurt businesses financially to drive change to meet these Government environmental targets. Your Company needs to ensure that you [...]
Steps to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce costs: 1. Start by reviewing your direct energy costs, your travel costs and then your indirect supplier costs. You could even extend this further to consider carbon embodied in materials you use. 2. Review your direct energy use – electricity, gas and heating fuel. Identify the areas [...]
According to today’s report by Ofcom, some businesses are missing out on best communications deals. Telecommunications services are becoming more important to UK businesses, new Ofcom research revealed today, with communicating on the move vital for many firms. Ofcom’s first comprehensive research into how UK businesses use telecoms services explores take-up, use of services and [...]