How to Estimate Utility Costs for a Small Business
As a small-business owner, you know that making a profit has a lot to do with how you manage expenses. And utilities make up a big part of that overhead.
How Your Small Business’s Energy Pricing Is Determined
Ever wonder how electricity and natural gas are priced for small businesses? It’s an important question if you want to understand where your business’s energy costs come from.
What Is a Kilowatt-Hour and Why Should You Care?
You’ve likely seen “kWh” on your small business’s electric bill before, but do you know what kWh means? This information can be useful when it comes to tracking your business’s energy expenses.
Energy Procurement Strategies for Small Businesses
When it comes to choosing an energy contract, small-business owners have a lot to consider. And without performing the proper research, the whole process can start to feel overwhelming.
How Much Energy Do Small Businesses Use?
Small-business owners are busy people. Between managing employees, serving customers and tracking finances, it can be difficult to keep track of your small business’s energy consumption.
5 Small-Business Social Distancing Strategies for Winter
As winter approaches, small-business owners are looking for ways to keep their businesses up and running. This can prove challenging, especially when customers are doing less shopping in-store and social distancing guidelines are in place.
Adapting Your In-Person Small Business
The trend of consumers moving away from traditional brick-and-mortar business toward online commerce has been going on for years. But things have sped up in 2020: Consumer habits and expectations are rapidly changing, and business owners face new regulations and health concerns.
Small-Business Planning for the New Year: 2021 Spotlight
You may not be able to run your business exactly according to plan next year. If it’s anything like 2020, 2021 could be a challenging time for many small businesses around the country.
Negotiating Small-Business Lease Renewals
Finding the right location for your small business is important. But business owners who rent their workspace also need to think about how they’ll retain it when it comes time for renewal.
Preparing for Virtual Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday 2020 is coming up on November 28, and this year’s event could look different than it has in the past. With the recent rise in online shopping — along with the challenges of in-person shopping — participating small-business owners may need to adapt their strategies for the day.
How Small-Business Equipment Loans Can Grow Your Business
Because most companies use equipment of some type, a small-business equipment loan is something every owner should consider. It might just be a laptop and a phone, but it could be as elaborate as manufacturing robotics.
