Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
I’m sure by now most people will be aware of the headliners from George Osborne’s budget. With Government departments facing a cut of 25% the issue will be on how to identify and implement changes that will contribute towards...
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Last week saw me presenting a situation report to one of our Clients who spend around £30,000 a year on their office supplies. Over a 12 month period they had received and processed over 250 invoices from four different...
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
360 million, that’s the number of low-energy light bulbs distributed free by the six big energy companies over the past eight years, or 17 per household. A survey by the Energy Trust suggests that at least a third remain...
Friday, July 30th, 2010
It’s about a decade ago that we were bombarded from all forms of media and Royal Mail vans to ‘Use Your Postcode’; today’s equivalent is Reduce, Re-use and Recycle. WRAP, or Waste & Resources Action Programme, is a not for...
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
“We have to date engaged Expense Reduction Analysts on ten categories of expenditure with travel and hotels our next target for review as this forms a large part of our spend. Our experience to date of working with Expense...
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Since the 1st of July there have been a number of changes in the maximum rates that mobile service providers can charge within the EU: - The maximum roaming call rate has been cut to £0.34/minute (10% reduction) - The maximum...
Care Homes Guide: Reducing Medical & Waste Costs
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
At Expense Reduction Analysts we are frequently asked to review the waste and medical supplies costs associated with Nursing and Care Homes. In many instances we find the staff and management are under pressure to deliver the best possible service...
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
“ ……. the most professional pro-active guys I have dealt with – and you know I am not easily pleased…..” Richard Slatford Financial Controller Royal Academy of...
Monday, June 14th, 2010
There may be some bumps in the road to economic recovery ahead as has been indicated by the disappointing growth in services showing a slowdown during May in both new business and employment. Analysts had expected a strong reading...
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Given the economic circumstances, a focused approach to cost analysis and management cannot be overestimated. An often overlooked fact is that it is easier to control costs than to create new sales. Considerable investment (not necessarily financial, but also in...