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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · 2d

😱 Are your business energy costs terrifyingly high? Compare quotes from a panel of suppliers and switch with Bionic to slash those business energy bills quicker than you can say “HEEEERE’S JOHNNY!”

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · 2d

🎃 Energy costs bubbling over? Compare quotes from a panel of suppliers and switch with Bionic to banish your current supplier’s high energy rates.

🔎 Search for "bionic business energy"
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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · 2d

👻 High energy bills giving you the chills? Compare quotes from a panel of suppliers and switch with Bionic to ghost your current supplier’s high energy rates.
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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Oct 3

The Backbone is a FREE fortnightly newsletter for anyone who owns, runs, or works in one of the millions of SMEs that are the backbone of the UK economy. Real #smallbusiness owner stories, words, tunes and the occasional bad joke...
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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Oct 2

No one knows more about running a business than business owners themselves. The Backbone Business Community is a place to share tips, advice, and solutions to all those problems that crop up when running a business, no matter how big or small.
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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Oct 1

The #energypricecap increase means higher bills for millions of UK households as winter approaches. There's no price cap on business energy, so fixing your rates is key to taking control of your energy bills. REMEMBER - BUSINESS ENERGY IS DIFFERENT!
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Switching Business Energy is Different

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 29

Confused by insurance jargon like excess, underwriter, or indemnity? We break it all down for small business owners—no more guessing what your policy covers! 💡🔍 #InsuranceExplained #SmallBiz #JargonBuster #BionicBusiness
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Insurance jargon decoded! Simple explanations for business owners

*Policies vary per provider. Always check your policy wording to see what is and isn't covered. Do insurance terms make your head spin? Let’s put an end to the confusion! In this short video, we…

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 20

Using a signature colour can boost brand recognition by up to 80%, sometimes even more than the logo itself. Reboot Digital PR has revealed some useful tips on colour and branding for your #smallbusiness

Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 19

Have you signed up to get #TheBackbone - the #smallbusiness newsletter from Bionic - straight to your inbox yet? Get the latest news, tips on running a business, and playlist and podcast recommendations every two weeks 👇
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The Backbone | Bionic | Substack

The only email newsletter that dives into the news, views and gossip affecting the millions of UK business owners, the backbone of the UK economy. Click to read The Backbone, a Substack publication…

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 18

Writing an employment contract doesn't have to be complicated, but you need to get it right. There are major changes coming to employment law over the next few years, here's all you need to know to help make sure you get it right. #employmentlaw
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How to write a UK employment contract for a small business in 2025/26

Learn how to write a UK employment contract and understand upcoming changes in law to stay compliant.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 17

All analogue landlines will be switched off by 2027. Switch to VoIP to future-proof your #business. Here's all you need to know about the Digital Switchover.
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Digital Switchover 2027 | Why was the 2025 Deadline Put Back? | Bionic

The digital switchover - when all analogue phone lines will be turned off - has been put back until 2027. But there's no need to delay your switch to digital. Find out more.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 16

Some new energy regulations have been rolled out this year or are coming soon. If you're not aware, your #business could be hit with some unexpected costs.

Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 13

#BusinessInsurance can be perplexing. That's why we've created this jargon-decoder. Can't tell your indemnity from your deductible? Puzzled by consequential damages? Check out our guide 👇

The Bionic Insurance Jargon Guide For UK Small Business

Decode insurance jargon with our guide for UK business owners. Learn essential terms, avoid costly mistakes, and make informed decisions about your cover.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 12

Issue 116 of #TheBackbone is out now...
2025 - the toughest year yet? 📉
Energy contracts for micro businesses 💡
MHHS rollout 🕧
Insurance jargon-buster 🤓
...and more. Read and subscribe 👇
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Issue #116 - How has 2025 been so far?

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 11

Not got time to read our guide on half-hourly meters and the new Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (#MHHS) rules that are being rolled out?
🔊 Then you can listen to it instead 👇
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From smart meters to smarter markets — making MHHS simple through audio AI explainers.

This audio guide explores Half-Hourly (HH) meters and the upcoming Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) programme. Designed as a Bionic Guide in speaker mode, it provides a clear and structured o

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 9

What insurance do you need when running a pub?
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What insurance do you need for a pub?

Running a pub comes with risks, but one way to protect it is by having the right insurance. Because you never know when a customer could slip on a wet floor or cut themselves on broken glass. …

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 8

Practical Impact and Next Steps
💡 What does it mean for UK power markets? Expect higher costs across the board—especially for large commercial and industrial users. If you’re on pass-through contracts, review your bills and forward budgets to prepare.

Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 8

Energy Intensive Industry (EII) Support Levy
🏭 Energy Intensive Industry Support Levy (ESL) starts April 2025. Non-domestic customers pay this new charge, helping fund rebates for qualifying energy-intensive businesses and making them more competitive globally.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nuclear RAB Charge Levy
☢️ The new Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Charge Levy is here! Starting November 2025, most power customers will see this non-commodity charge on bills. It funds new nuclear projects like Sizewell C, with costs passed through by suppliers.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 8

TNUoS Non-Commodity Increases
🔌 UK businesses face rising Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges. These fees fund upgrades to the national grid, driving significant non-commodity cost increases on electricity bills—especially for large energy users.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 8

🧵Business owners need to look out for some new UK #energy regulatory changes that have come into affect recently:
🔌 TNUoS Non-Commodity Increases
☢️ Nuclear RAB Charge Levy
🏭 Energy Intensive Industry (EII) Support Levy

#EnergyUK #EnergyBills #TNUoS #EnergyLevy

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 4

UK’s #MHHS reform means smart meters settle energy bills every 30 mins - more accurate bills for everyone. Rollout started this month and is due to end in 2027. Here's all you need to know 👇
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How Do Half-Hourly Meters Work? Does Your Business Need an HH Meter?

A half-hourly meter records energy use every 30 minutes. Originally for high electricity usage businesses, HH readings are being rolled out to all customers via MHHS. Find out more

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 1

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The Future of Employment in the UK - Back in the Office by 2027?

Discover exactly when the UK workforce can expect to be back in the office full-time, along with the effects of this full-time return on wider industries.

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s back to work time after the summer holidays, so let’s dip into the back to work debate - WFH vs office work?

Who REALLY wants to get back to the office full time?

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#workfromhome #officelife #officehumor #boomersvsgenz

It’s back to work time after the summer holidays, so let’s dip into the back to work debate - WFH vs office work? Who REALLY wants to get back to the office full time? Get the full report 🔍 search for...

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Bionic Business @bionicbusiness.bsky.social · Aug 27

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📈 Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will in October. But what does that mean for your business? 💡 Here’s all you need to know. #businessenergy #energy #energypricecap #energypricesuk #smallbusi...

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