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Request a smart meter for your business

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By Henry Williams on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Installing a Smart Meter means you no longer have to submit manual readings and your supplier can send you accurate, rather than estimated, energy bills. Additionally, by giving you insights into your energy use – either by using an app provided by your supplier, an online platform, or other data tools – you can take steps to optimise your energy usage, which can help you both save money and protect the environment.

Every home and business in Great Britain either has already or will be offered a smart meter as part of the nationwide rollout.

If you haven’t yet been offered one, you can search your energy supplier in the box below to request a smart meter now.

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Once you’ve entered the name of your supplier you’ll be redirected to their website, where you can find out more or make a request. If you can’t find or don’t know your supplier, follow the prompts to discover how you can request a smart meter.

For more information about the how to install a smart meter in your workplace, visit the Smart Energy GB website at smartenergyGB.org.

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The true role of a liquidator – what every small business owner needs to know

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By Jonathan Cooper on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Key takeaways

Small businesses often turn to a liquidator without a full picture of what they do.

A liquidator works on behalf of a company’s creditors rather than the company itself.

You should understand your current financial position and potential liabilities before speaking to a liquidator.

Liquidators are heavily regulated, there are public records of any fines or sanctions available to view.

Contact your accountant, Business Debtline or a company director specialist for independent guidance before deciding on a liquidator.

The emotional toll of closing a business

As many small business owners will know from experience, running a company can be a lonely and stressful journey – especially when financial difficulties arise.

Directors often pour their heart and soul into their business, so when the times comes to make the difficult decision to close their company, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. Stress, uncertainty, and a desperate search for solutions, can quickly take hold, clouding their decision-making.

It’s in that moment that many business owners turn to a liquidator to act on their behalf. But this is where a critical misunderstanding can sometimes arise and one that can have serious personal consequences.

The truth

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