Why trust between suppliers and buyers has never been so important
The collapse of US retailer Sears serves as a brutal reminder of what happens when supplier-buyer relations break down.
What will the energy bills cap mean for businesses and their suppliers?
How will business owners and energy suppliers be effected?
Why a new shipping route is ‘one to watch’ for both freight companies and their clients
The discovery of a viable Arctic shipping route that cuts down on time, money and fuel emissions could be a godsend for freight companies and their clients.
How to boost your bargaining power with suppliers post-Brexit
At a time when business costs are rising, here’s how you can renegotiate contracts with suppliers to protect your profit margins.
Why building good relations with suppliers matters
Due to Brexit uncertainty, more companies are trying to forge better relationships with suppliers.
Lack of digital infrastructure holding back businesses in rural Scotland
The Scottish government has been urged to make improving digital infrastructure a priority to help boost the number of business startups in rural areas.
3 ways ultrafast broadband can transform your business
Upgrading the UK’s full fibre ultrafast broadband network is vital for businesses and the economy – now and in the future, according to Ben King, CEO of WarwickNet.
Back to basics: Who do you turn to for energy supply connections?
Choosing the right energy supplier is all well and good, but you need to make sure you have the right connections in the first place. Can your energy supplier take care of site works?
The pros and cons of taking on the services of an energy broker
An energy broker helps businesses choose an energy provider, and is essentially a middle-man arrangement. A broker will scour the market for the best deals and negotiates on its clients’ behalf.
Cultivate a greener reputation and score points with customers
SME owners cannot afford to shirk their green duties these days. Here’s how to do it and bolster your bottom line.
Residential vs commercial connectivity – understanding what you’re getting
Given the digital economy’s positive impact on GDP, it’s unsurprising the government wants to invest in solid digital foundations and boost connectivity.
15 confusing broadband terms explained
Gigaclear’s Matthew Hare demystifies the 15 confusing broadband terms out there, and what they mean for SMEs.