Date: Thursday 21st January 2027
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: TBC, Salford
Cost:
£30 Non Member +VAT
Cutting Business Costs: Smarter Ways to Use Energy and Resources
Event:
Cutting Business Costs: Smarter Ways to Use Energy and Resources
For many businesses, operating costs can gradually increase without anyone stopping to question whether the money is being spent effectively. From energy bills and premises to equipment, suppliers and everyday resource use, small inefficiencies can add up to significant costs over time.
This event will explore practical opportunities for businesses to reduce unnecessary spending and make better use of the resources they already pay for. The conversation will look at identifying overlooked costs, reviewing energy and supplier arrangements, reducing waste and deciding which changes could deliver worthwhile savings. It will also consider how businesses can assess the financial return on improvements before committing money, and where more efficient resource use can support sustainability goals and meet growing customer or supply-chain expectations.
With a focus on realistic actions rather than expensive solutions, attendees will gain ideas for reviewing their own operating costs, identifying potential savings and making informed decisions that benefit both their business and the environment.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.