As a small business owner, energy is likely to be one of your biggest costs, but it is now possible to generate some, if not all of your own electricity. While there are a number of ways to generate your own renewable energy, not all of them will be practical for your business, depending on the space you have available, your budget and your energy consumption. Ways to Generate Your Own Electricity 1. Solar Panels A popular and suitable option for small retail or business premises, solar...

As more businesses commit to reducing their carbon footprint, renewable energy has become a priority for many business owners. However, the rapid growth of the sustainability market has also given rise to greenwashing, where suppliers overstate or misrepresent the environmental benefits of their products and services. For business owners keen to move to a green energy supplier, this can make it difficult to identify genuine renewable suppliers. How to Verify a Supplier’s Green Claims Below...

As the availability of British-grown flowers continues to improve, growers across the country are keen to understand what people within the floristry industry think about these flowers. To help inform the British-grown sector, a survey has been launched to gather opinions to understand what’s working well, what can be improved and what’s needed next. Whether you’re a grower, florist, wholesaler, retailer, buyer, seller or have any interest in flowers, your views matter. The results of this...