The Small Business Retail Sessions
The Small Business Retail Sessions is a podcast from Enterprise Nation’s Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.
The series explores the major challenges facing today’s retailers – from declining footfall, vacant storefronts, post-pandemic recovery and sustainability.
Expect honest conversations with successful entrepreneurs, practical expert advice, and innovative ideas to help your retail business thrive.
Whether you're a seasoned shopkeeper or a digital business ready to make the leap to bricks-and-mortar, Powering the High Street is your gateway to making a meaningful retail impact. Explore the resources and get involved by visiting the hub now.
Find more details at enterprisenation.com/poweringthehighstreet.
The Small Business Retail Sessions
Jon Perks on helping small firms save cash and carbon
Welcome to the Small Business Retail Sessions podcast, brought to you by Enterprise Nation's Powering the High Street programme, in collaboration with EDF.
This series explores the major challenges that today's retailers are facing – from declining footfall and vacant shop-fronts to the post-pandemic recovery and increasing demand for sustainability.
In episode five of the series, we're joined by Jon Perks, small business director at EDF, one of the UK's largest energy suppliers.
With over 25 years in the energy industry, Jon has guided thousands of businesses through energy challenges – from volatile markets to net zero ambitions. At EDF, his mission is simple: help small businesses grow by making smarter, more sustainable energy choices.
In this episode, Jon breaks down the energy landscape for small businesses, sharing clear, practical advice on how to cut costs, improve efficiency and navigate change with confidence.
Topics discussed in the episode:
- Why energy is no longer a "set and forget" cost for small businesses
- The impact of rising energy prices on the retail sector
- Common pitfalls small businesses face with contracts and tariffs
- How smart meters and energy data help business owners take control
- The importance of employee engagement in reducing energy waste
- What drives fluctuations in global and UK energy prices
- How small businesses can future-proof with clean energy tech
- Why timing your energy use is increasingly important
- How EDF and Enterprise Nation are working together to provide free energy advice
- The future of the UK's energy system and what it means for small firms
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Through the Powering the High Street programme, we're bringing new energy to retail in the UK. We're helping small businesses thrive on the high street – through expert support, smart energy advice and practical tools to grow sustainably.
Find out more at enterprisenation.com/poweringthehighstreet/
To listen to previous podcast episodes, go to enterprisenation.com/podcast
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