Coventry & Warwickshire in business
Smart Energy GB
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH ON YOUR PLATE RUNNING A BUSINESS? A smart meter could help Running your very own restaurant, coffee shop or bar might be a dream, but you are up against huge competition, and it can be tough out there.
Energy is a key expense for small catering businesses
For survival and success, you may want to consider the
In addition, sustainability is a key focus for many businesses
following:
across Great Britain – the smart meter rollout is predicted
• Find your niche: small independents can compete
to reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 34.4m tonnes –
which makes it a crucial area for these businesses to save money and take control of their finances. Smart meters could give businesses additional visibility over energy use and costs to make it easier to identify where changes and savings can be made.
with the big chains – but you need to find your USP.
so by getting smart meters installed in your business
How are you different?
you’re helping achieve this, making your business that bit
• Location is key: aim for areas of high footfall with few competing businesses nearby
• Build the right team: you need to find great staff who
more sustainable.
Your smart meter works as hard as you do
can deliver outstanding customer service – you can’t do
Running an independent coffee shop, bar or restaurant is a
it on your own
round-the-clock job and supplying your energy readings is
• Pick your suppliers carefully: your customers
often not a top priority. Smart meters send your gas and
will only turn into regulars if you’re offering quality
electricity readings directly to your energy supplier, saving
food and drink
you time to focus on other jobs.
• And finally, don’t forget your bottom line:
Firms with 10 employees or less could be eligible and
you also need keep an eye on regular outgoings such
installations can be arranged at a convenient time to ensure
as your energy bills
minimal interruption to your business and your clients.
To find out more please speak to your Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce. You can also contact your energy supplier or broker today and see if you are eligible. www.cw-chamber.co.uk www.cw-chamber.co.uk
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