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Is Your Business A Local Favourite? 🥰

Micro businesses (employing 1 to 9 people) and sole proprietorships (owners with no employees) make up around 95% of all private-sector businesses in the UK. The small shops, salons, cafes, takeaways, and other high street businesses are the backbone (exactly!) of our local economies and an integral part of our local communities.

And this is where you have an advantage over the bigger businesses and corporations - you know your customers. You remember their name. You know they like it white with no sugar (just a drop of milk). And it’s all the salad and hot chilli sauce on a Friday night.

Read more about how to become the best-loved in the business in Issue #133 of The Backbone from Bionic

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🪟 What is a business energy renewal window
🤝 How can small businesses build more brand loyalty?
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⚠️ Do you have employees in your business?
If you do, employers’ liability insurance is likely a legal requirement—not just an optional extra.

It protects your business if an employee becomes ill or injured because of their work, covering compensation and legal costs.
Without it, you could face fines of up to £2,500 for every day you’re uninsured.
Even if you only employ part-time or temporary staff, this rule often still applies.
The good news is that getting covered is quick and straightforward—and gives you peace of mind.

🔗 https://bionic.co.uk/business-insurance/guides/cover-types/do-i-need-employers-liability-insurance/

Are we seeing a solar revolution? 😎

🌞 Record spring sunshine and a surge in domestic rooftop installations have helped Britain increase its solar energy generation by 30%, with solar panels now supplying a record 6.3% of the country’s electricity.

Read more in Issue #132 of The Backbone from Bionic 🦾

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How to get renewable energy at your business ♻️
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Mrs Chill's ice cream parlour Story🍦
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https://thebackbone.substack.com/p/issue-132-here-comes-the-sun-to-power

Solar energy is on the rise in the UK ☀️

Generation has surged by 30%, with solar now supplying a record 6.3% of the country’s electricity. Driven by record sunshine and a boom in installations, more businesses are turning to solar to take control of their energy costs.

For small businesses, the benefits can be significant:
✅ Cut electricity costs by 30–60% during the day
✅ Typical payback in just 3–6 years
✅ Potential to earn money by exporting unused energy

With no price cap for businesses and ongoing energy volatility, solar is becoming a practical option — not just a sustainable one.
If you’re considering solar, it’s worth reviewing your energy usage, site suitability, and available funding options like PPAs or tax relief schemes.

Find out more about solar at Bionic 🦾
🔗 https://bionic.co.uk/business-energy/guides/solar-power-for-business/

Issue 131 of The Backbone is out now, featuring how Zoomers are building businesses differently, the best places to start a business, working with a business insurance broker, Dipnclipgroomers Small Business Story, words, tunes & more
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Issue #131 - You only had one job..? 🤷 How Zoomers are building businesses differently 🧱 | The best UK places to start a business🗺️ | Working with a business insurance broker 🪜 | Dip 'n' Clip 🐩 | Words | Tunes | More