How to Save on Utilities as a Small Business Owner

Leah Kelvin

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As an entrepreneur, identifying utilities saving means can reduce your overheads and enhance your net profit. Here are some guidelines to help you save on utilities:

1. Energy audit: To begin with, estimate the amount of energy you use and discover parts of it that may be improved. This can be accomplished by conducting an energy audit through an expert or some online tools provided for assessing energies.

2. Utilize energy-conserving tools: Purchase appliances that save energy as well as lighting and other devices. Energy Star certified products consume less power without affecting their functionality.

3. Intelligent energy management: One must install a thermostat with a programmable capability, together with motion sensors for lighting fixtures so as to minimize power consumption when a given space is not in use. You could plug in equipment into the strip that has time built-in timers.

4. Maintain proper heating and cooling practices: Adjust temperature settings in order to ensure comfort while minimizing your waste on power usage. The temperatures should be kept slightly lower during winter and slightly higher during summer seasons, employees being encouraged to dress appropriately during these periods.
 
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