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Boost employee wellbeing with smart energy measures
Energy efficiency in the workplace continues to be a hot topic. But while businesses talk about reduced costs and lower carbon emissions, there’s a hidden consequence of smart energy measures that...
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How to self-manage for business success
A report from the Federation of Small Businesses shows that 66% of small-business owners work more than 48 hours per week, and that finding a good balance between work and the rest of their lives was...
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Fair trade for UK producers?
Over the past ten years, the Fairtrade has become a well-recognised ethical standard mark for UK shoppers. A recent survey found that 78% of the UK public recognise the Fairtrade logo. But UK and...
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8 reasons to be at the Elite Business Event this March
From 18-19 March 2015 at East London’s Old Truman Brewery, you’ll be able to ask the questions, do the practical workshops and network with the pros. We’re co-sponsoring this year’s Elite Business...
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How smart workers pick flexi office space
The online revolution might mean self-employment is higher now than at any time in the last 40 years. Freelancers who need an office range from financial advisers to graphic designers, and for all of...
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Moving business premises? We can help smooth the energy transfer process
Is it up to you to make sure your company’s move to new premises is smooth and painless? If so, just get in touch 10 days before you move and we’ll arrange a call-back to get all the information we...
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How NHS trusts save £2.28 million on energy each year
It’s not easy to change a hospital’s power system. The buildings’ heating and electricity have to run without stopping or there can be a risk to patients and staff. While labs, research facilities and...
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Which events bring in millions for local business?
Football, horse racing, rugby, cricket – we love it all. In 2012, for example, the number of attendances at professional sports events reached 75 million, according to the Sport and Recreation...
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British Gas meets … M2 Computing
As part of the British Gas Business Meets series, businesses are interviewed to find out what makes them successful. We talked to Paul Kollnig from M2 Computing: Tell us about your business and what...
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40% of UK construction firms don’t check energy use
Whether they’re aiming to reduce costs, meet legal targets or even create a greener image, a recent survey found that 68% of construction businesses agreed that energy saving was important for their...
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Could Your Business Win Community Recognition?
There are business benefits to going above and beyond to support local organisations and services. But successful corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not based on the bottom line. Why invest in...
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More opportunities for women in business
Engineering and renewable energy businesses are traditionally male-dominated industries, but the issue of diversity affects businesses across the country. An independent study carried out in 2013...
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What to expect from a British Gas engineering apprenticeship
If you’re a young woman thinking about your future career, you may be missing out if you haven’t looked at paid apprenticeships. According to our research, only 1 girl in 10 sees an apprenticeship as...
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Regional business awards you should know about
Everyone loves a bit of recognition. When you’ve worked hard to create the best products, provide the best service and please the most customers, you deserve to get noticed for your efforts – and it’s...
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Do you recognise these five employee types?
A diverse workforce can make for a healthy company. And while each person you work with is different, we’ve also got more in common than people usually think. In fact, a little understanding of some...
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Longest non-stop business flight returns in 2018
By 2018, Singapore Air hopes to have resurrected its non-stop flights to the US, reclaiming the record for the world’s longest airline flights – and it’s expected to be business-class only. The end of...
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Interview: why you can’t hire domestic engineers
We talk to Vincent Thomas, North West Field Service Manager, about the most dangerous gas leaks he’s worked on, why you can’t hire a domestic engineer for commercial gas work, and how to check if you...
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How are entrepreneurs capitalising on divestment?
Many businesses (and politicians) will be keen to know the outcomes from the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris later this year. But change is already well under way in the business world and...
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Football, horse racing, rugby, cricket – we love it all. In 2012, for example, the number of attendances at professional sports events reached 75 million, according to the Sport and Recreation...
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Do you have what it takes to help children in a hospice?
Luke Cameron, winner of the Nicest Job in Britain, continues his charity journey with work at a children’s hospice, a charity for parents of premature babies, and Guide Dogs for the Blind. My third...
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