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At Procure Smart, we keep our fingers on the pulse for our main service areas and take pride in championing small business priorities. Check out our latest guides, blogs and guidance for business owners looking to be as smart as possible.
The Smart Hub's in-depth whitepapers were made for you
The world of B2B contracts does not feature the protection we are used to having in our personal finances. This presents more pitfalls for businesses looking for cost efficiencies.
Our whitepapers are in-depth guides demystifying the complexities of some of our key service areas. Take a look for handy deep-dives and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
The UK business energy market
Inform your business procurement and energy strategies with our UK non-domestic energy market overview. From this guide, you’ll learn the differences to domestic energy; the impacts of the gas price crisis; the role of a TPI; and more.
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Building an energy strategy
Having a business energy strategy is becoming increasingly important for companies of all sizes. This short whitepaper explains why they are important in today’s economic landscape and outlines the key elements businesses should include in their strategy.
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Targeted Charging Review (TCR) guide
Ofgem’s Targeted Charging Review (TCR) has resulted in major changes in how businesses are charged for network usage.
Find out today how your business energy bills will be affected in our guide for large consumers.
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Return to sewer charges: business water top tip
This simple check takes seconds and can have an immediate impact when it comes to business cost reduction.
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Autumn Budget 2023: what it means for businesses
As we always do, we have monitored how the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2023 impacts the businesses we work with.
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Waste transfer notes: what are they?
Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs) are legal documents used to track and regulate the transfer and disposal of commercial or business...
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Business waste contracts explained
We are not telling lies when we say that we love to talk about business waste contracts at Procure Smart. ...
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Business energy prices: how they are determined
Once again, global uncertainty is affecting the wholesale gas and power markets and driving business energy prices higher. Whilst energy...
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How heat pumps could work for your business
Despite their name, heat pumps are low-carbon methods for cooling or heating buildings. They work by extracting heat from the...
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What is the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction and why has it been a “disaster” in 2023?
Beginning life in 2014 as one of the government’s flagship renewable energy development incentives, the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction...
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What is a half hourly meter and how do I know if I have one?
A half hourly meter, often abbreviated as “HH”, is a type of electricity or gas meter which measures and records...
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We work hand-in-hand with many national organisations on supporting UK businesses.
At Procure Smart, we stay up-to-date on the latest developments in our service areas so our customers don’t have to. From trade publications to cluster organisations and regulators, Procure Smart is connected to key players to maximise the value we can provide through our customer offer.
Check out some key organisations via these links or just give us a call.
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