Business Guides To Business Essentials

How to become a commercial property owner in 2025/26

If you fancy starting up investment in commercial property, we’ve got the info to help get you started. Becoming a successful commercial landlord means you need to get to grips with how to get set up, regulations and more.

September 1st 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

How to set up and run a successful pub in 2025/2026

Thinking about starting a local pub? Learn about brewery tenancies and leases, start up costs, on-going costs and get real life insights from UK pub owners. We've got you covered.

August 29th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

Launching your takeaway in 2025/26: A complete UK business guide

Thinking of launching a kebab shop, chippy, sandwich bar or something in between? Whatever the takeaway - the process to launch is the same. Here's what you need to do to run a successful takeaway business.

August 19th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

How to run a successful cafe in 2025/26: from concept to profit

For aspiring cafe owners in the UK, going from a concept to a profitable business involves a lot of work. From startup costs, pricing and staff to successful marketing - we've got everything you need to know in our guide.

August 19th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

The Bionic insurance jargon guide for UK small businesses

We get it. Some insurance terms are confusing. We've cut through the noise and broken down the jargon so you can understand your policy documents with ease. Read our Jargon guide now.

August 7th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

The the most popular pub names in the UK

Pub culture is changing, but are our traditional pub names? We've looked into the most popular pubs - with some surprising results. We've also dug into why UK pub culture is declining! Read up on our insights.

August 6th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

The future of employment in the UK - When can the UK workforce expect to be back in the office full-time?

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.

July 27th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Can you save money with a smart meter for business?

Business smart meters help you track how much energy your business uses for accurate billing and to help you work out ways to be more energy efficient.

July 22nd 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What are prepayment meters for business?

Discover the pros and cons of prepayment meters for your business. Take control over energy spend, improve cash flow, and avoid surprise bills. Learn more with Bionic.

July 21st 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What insurance do I need for my small business? 2025 Guidance

Finding the right business insurance shouldn't feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. Yet many small business owners are confused about what they actually need versus what is on offer. We cut through the generic advice to give you answers in our guide.

July 18th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

What are renewable energy certificates, and how can they benefit your business?

RECs help promote renewable energy production in the UK and are purchased to verify ESG credentials. But what actually are RECs and how can they actually benefit your business? Find out in our guide.

July 16th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

A guide to energy-efficient lighting: How it can save your business money

Energy-efficient lighting can really make a difference when it comes to cost-savings and doing your part for the environment. Learn what energy-efficient lighting could be best for your business in this helpful guide.

July 15th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Energy-efficiency importance: Can being energy efficient impact the perception of businesses?

The way consumers perceive a brand is important when it comes to getting sales across the line. But how can energy-efficient practices help make consumers see your business in a more positive light? Find out in this guide.

July 15th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

Why are energy prices so high? Are they still going up?

What is going on with energy prices in the UK? There's an energy crisis across the globe, with a number of major issues causing price volatility. Here's all you need to know.

July 9th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Is there an energy price cap for business?

There is no price cap on business energy. Instead, government support for businesses is given by way of a discount on energy unit rates. Here’s all you need to know.

July 8th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Is the Iran-Israel conflict affecting energy prices?

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has raised global concerns that the Strait of Hormuz could be blocked - one of the most important oil shipping routes. Learn what this could mean for energy prices in our guide.

July 2nd 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

The Bionic energy jargon buster guide: everything you need to know

Understanding the energy lingo doesn’t just help you navigate your bills - it empowers you to make smarter decisions, save money, and stay on top of the latest trends in the energy market.

June 30th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What influences UK gas prices? Everything you need to know

Gas prices fluctuate over time because they depend on many different factors, including supply and demand, tax changes, and geopolitical events. Learn what influences the cost of your gas.

June 17th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How to effectively fund your small business and manage debt

Want to know how to fund small business growth, cash flow, and more if you don't have the cash available? This Bionic guide explores the options to help you make an informed decision.

June 10th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

What is a half-hourly meter and how will MHHS affect your business?

A Half Hourly meter is an electricity meter for large business energy consumers. MHHS - Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement - will switch all meters to half-hourly readings. Learn more

June 10th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How to get renewable energy for business

Renewable energy sources can help your business cut its energy bills and do its bit for the environment. Here’s all you need to know about green energy tech.

June 10th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

Employer Reference Number (ERN): complete UK business guide

Your employer reference number (ERN) acts as your business's unique identifier with HMRC. Every UK business owner with employees needs this reference for tax returns, payroll submissions, and even business insurance. Getting it wrong could delay your HMRC submissions and cause you hassle. Solve your ERN problems with this guide.

June 6th 2025

Laura Court-Jones

Small Business Editor

The Bionic guide to VAT on business energy

VAT on gas and electricity for business is usually charged at 20%. Here’s how your business might be able to pay reduced VAT on energy bills for business.

June 6th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

How does being a micro business affect your energy contract?

Being a micro business affects the terms of your business energy contract. But what is a microbusiness? And does being one get you a better energy deal?

June 6th 2025

Les Roberts

Senior Content Manager

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Our experts share essential knowledge on business energy, insurance and broadband

How to become a commercial property owner in 2025/26

How to set up and run a successful pub in 2025/2026

Launching your takeaway in 2025/26: A complete UK business guide

How to run a successful cafe in 2025/26: from concept to profit