Oftentimes, owners of small businesses tend to let the utilities needed to run a business get the better of them. They simply look for the lowest rates and go with it, not even bothering to look through the contract for any possible fees that they could incur. This is understandable as there are often so many things they have to worry about that they allow a few details to slip through the cracks. However, this also has the most potential of tanking the business as the months or years go by.

Not taking utilities seriously is a beginner’s mistake, one that will no doubt affect your business if you allow it. Of all the utilities that are often taken for granted, gas is the most deceptive. It is not something to be taken lightly, which is why it’s important to follow these tips when your business is using gas as a business utility.

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With the UK and the EU increasingly likely to agree a deal prior to the impending Brexit deadline of March 29^th, 2019, businesses are increasingly confident that they’ll be able to achieve sustainable growth outside of the single market.

Despite this and the presence of a two to four-year transitional period, however, it may still be difficult for businesses to adjust to their new circumstances.

This means that firms should be proactive when looking to reduce their operational costs, starting with those pertaining to energy consumption. Here are some steps to help you achieve this:

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