Swans to Swansea
Throughout lockdown the Swans have been taking part in daily challenges set by James each morning. If you follow us on social media, you may have seen what some of them have entailed. There has been an array of different tasks, from sharing your favourite children’s TV show to quizzes and guessing games. We do […]
Thinking differently and leading in a crisis
COVID-19 has brought many challenges but today I want to focus on one in particular – leadership. Leaders set direction, build an inspiring vision and help guide a team towards the same goals. With anxieties running high there has never been a more crucial time for strong leadership but coaching and guiding fragmented teams, who […]
Reasons to use an energy broker for your business
When you’re running a business, keeping your expenses to a minimum is always a top priority. Finding the right energy contract can have a positive impact on your finances, but the idea of researching and negotiating contract rates can be a little off putting especially when most of your time is already taken up with other parts […]
Meet the Swan – Louise Arnold
Today we are getting to know one of our fabulous Energy Contract Enthusiasts, Louise Arnold, a little better. Louise has worked at Indigo Swan for just over 4 years and part of her role is to make sure our clients understand their energy costs and to give them the right tools to make the best […]
An Update from Indigo Swan – July
This is our second update around how we are coping with COVID-19 and lockdown. We believe it’s important to continue these going forward to give you some insight into what the pandemic has meant for us individually and as a business. With some Swans still on furlough and others working from home, we can wholeheartedly […]
Energy & Market Update – July
Overview As of the 10th July, Gas and Electricity Year Ahead Wholesale costs are higher when compared to last month’s report. Over the last month, Oil has held steady at around $41/bbl with a peak of $43.29/bbl in early July. Continuing low demand levels globally have dampened Oil prices. Ongoing lockdown measures have resulted in […]
Virtual Avocado Club – Interview with Alice Rose
Last week we held the second Virtual Avocado Club and this time we had the pleasure of being joined by the newly appointed Managing Director of Fountain Partnership, Alice Rose. Fountain is a digital marketing agency based in Norwich city centre. Their mission is to raise the standard of marketing worldwide and aim to do […]
Control Your Utility Costs
We work with several property management companies and understand that utility costs account for a large chunk of resident and tenant budgets. We also know that keeping running costs, which includes utilities, as low as possible is vital to operating a profitable and successful business. Over the years we’ve found that lots of property management […]
Meet the Swan: AK
Andy, otherwise known as AK, is our Head of Operations and is the king of processes. He works closely with James to make sure Indigo Swan operates within the confines of the Industry Code of Practice, Data Protection and that we follow our Quality Systems. When I asked AK if he could have any superpower […]
How can we make online events better?
Let’s face it, virtual events are going to be here for a while and are probably going to be a big part of our future. Although platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangout (the list could go on) are fantastic and have given us the opportunity to communicate with one another ‘face to face’ during […]