We know that rising costs are a significant challenge for businesses right now and very much understand the anxieties that small businesses are feeling.
Whilst this is a global crisis that will require significant intervention from the UK Government, we are taking steps to offer immediate support and advice to businesses at a local level.
Energy efficiency and cost savings in your workplace
The H&F Climate Alliance team has put together a guide with tips and advice about how to reduce your energy consumption.
Guide to energy efficiency and cost savings in your business.
The H&F Climate Alliance brings together organisations from across the borough to learn about and tackle the climate emergency and have a range of tools on hand to support businesses including a carbon tracker.
Find out more about the Climate Alliance.
1-2-1 business advice clinics
If any business needs 1-2-1 business advice, our team of business advisors are on hand to help on all areas of business resilience.
Find out more about our free business advice clinics.
Networking opportunities through Networking London
Networking London is a local business networking group free to H&F businesses.
Although this will not directly help with costs, B2B connections can often help businesses share ideas and advise each other on best practice.
London Business Hub resources
The London Business Hub has put together a suite of practical resources and support to help you adapt and navigate the rising cost of doing business, including the Recovery Loan Scheme.
Access the cost of doing business resources (London Business Hub).
Business debt support
Business Debtline is a charity offering free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.
External links for more energy saving information
- Energy Saving Trust – a guide to energy efficiency in the workplace
- The Carbon Trust – a range of tools, guides and reports to help your business or organisation achieve your sustainability goals
- Ofgem – energy advice for businesses
- British Gas: Energy saving tips for your home – tips are applicable to businesses
- Energy Technology List (GOV.UK)
- Department of Energy: Lighting controls – advice about how lighting controls can help save eneergy
- UK Business Climate Hub – find out what other small businesses are doing to tackle climate change