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5 energy trends Australia will see in next two years
Australia's push to meet emissions reduction targets is driving significant changes in the energy sector
Renewable energy continues to break records and drive down costs in the electricity market: report
As technology improves, the cost of renewable energy systems decreases, making it a more affordable option in comparison to traditional fossil fuels. This decrease in costs results in lower electricity prices for both households and businesses.
Five projects supporting SMEs’ energy needs, to receive $672k from the ECA
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) will fund five projects, boosting support for SMEs in the energy system.
How solar energy can help SMEs to become net-zero
Swapping to solar energy not only helps save the planet, but can help business owners save money.
Energy consumers in Victoria to receive support until March 2021
The Victorian Essential Services Commission announced this week that it will introduce new mandatory requirements for energy retailers to provide “reasonable” assistance to small businesses in “financial distress” and support for residential customers. On 24 August, the commission released temporary coronavirus pandemic requirements to assist small businesses and residential customers in Victoria on top of […]
5 ways to improve the look and feel of your office
If you’re a business owner looking for ways to improve employee productivity or an employee who is struggling to work in the environment you’ve been provided with, then it may be time to improve the look and feel of your office. There are many ways to achieve this, that could ultimately give you the change […]
Could changing your energy plan help your bottom line?
As a business owner, you have many demands on your time. Chances are that you will have to worry about sales, costs, staff, regulations, cash-flow and customer satisfaction, to name but a few. This means that checking utility bills and comparing energy plans may not be at the top of your to-do list. But what […]
Buy, rent, maintain and repair: farm equipment essentials to save you money and time
To run a successful farm, you have to find ways to cut costs while still maintaining the quality of your equipment. This can be a tough challenge for many farmers, especially those who run smaller farms without a lot of cash at hand. The good news is that there are several ways you can find […]
Maintenance musts: Keeping your hydraulic system up and running smoothly
If you don’t want any sort of equipment to break down and leave you high and dry at a critical moment, regular maintenance is one of the key ways to ensure everything carries on running smoothly. As most hydraulic engineers would readily confirm, maintaining hydraulic equipment is particularly important, so here is a look at […]
The pros and cons of running a rental business
Thinking about starting up a rental business? Running a business that rents equipment rather than selling it has definite advantages. One of the more appealing aspects of renting out equipment is the potential for financial gain. But like most things, along with the positives comes some less desirable factors to consider before deciding to rent […]
Manufacturing musts: adding machines to your business operations
It’s crazy. You just bought new machines last year. Why are you being asked to buy more? It’s a fact of life though. It seems like when you start spending money, you just can’t stop. But, that doesn’t mean you have to just open up the floodgates and commit financial suicide. Here’s how to get […]
A new breed of entrepreneurs: Pollinate Energy applies commercial strategies to resolve India’s energy poverty
“This is a business, not a charity” – a phrase most of us, for one reason or another, have heard numerous times. Like the difference between good and evil, the former is driven by internal interests to make money, while the latter is driven by the needs of others to raise money. Their paths can […]