In business we all know that cash is king, and a smooth consistent cash flow is one of the most important aspects to maintaining a successful business in a competitive market place. This is why it is important to keep on top of your cash flow, particularly when it comes to expenditure and outgoings. Unnecessary expenses can easily mount up if kept unmanaged, so keep on top of your finances and cast a careful eye over where your money is going.

There are several small steps you can take toward saving your business a lot of money in the future, especially when it comes to reducing your business energy consumption.

Firstly, you might want to install a smart meter. One of these meters will closely monitor your gas, electricity and water consumption levels so that you can monitor how much you use.

Make sure to pay attention to your bills as well. Occasionally mistakes will be made by your provider, so don't be afraid to flag up anything that looks off the mark and always question anything you do not understand.

Don't be afraid to ask an expert either. Many providers will offer to send out an energy conservation specialist to visit your business. Their expertise may help you to reduce your energy consumption across the board.

The energy expert may recommend you set up a monitoring and targeting programme to help cut down on energy usage. Also they may suggest you allocate specific energy saving roles to individuals in each team.

Creating incentives to encourage members of staff to come up with new and innovative ways to save energy can provide some interesting ideas. Consider setting up a suggestions box at reception and rewarding the most imaginative idea each month with a prize – guaranteed to really get those creative juices flowing.

Finally, remember that simply forming positive habits can have a massive impact. Slight changes can make a significant difference to your business's energy consumption. A habit takes twenty one days to form and twenty one days to break, so start making positive changes now. Turn off lights in rooms and corridors when not in use and use energy efficient bulbs, turn off the heating when the building is empty (such as public holidays), draft proof your windows and doors, and do a little research to ensure you are with the most cost effective business energy provider.

Taking all these steps could reap your business endless rewards in the long run. When it comes to saving money on your energy consumption, a few changes could make a real difference, so start being proactive today and direct the cash you earn back into your successful business.

Dave MacKinder writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.