Michael Potts
Michael Potts is a UK-based content marketing writer from Sunderland. He specialises in commercial energy issues ranging from procurement to cost management. Michael works with senior experts inside the industry to help businesses across multiple sectors, including hospitality, manufacturing and services, to simplify utilities and help businesses make smart energy decisions.
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What is an energy basket deal? How to reduce costs with group deals
What if small businesses were able to approach energy suppliers with the weight and pedigree of a much larger organisation? Energy baskets can have...
A simple guide to renewable energy for business
Renewable energy is no longer just a choice for eco-minded individuals making sacrifices for a cause.
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