NetRegs.gov.uk is a government-funded initiative that provides free guidance on environmental compliance to small businesses in the UK. It is funded by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

Despite SME's contributing to £10 billion per year in the UK's economy, many are underperforming due to poor understanding of environmental legislation and how important it is to their operational performance and profitability.

It is widely recognised that sustainable business practice is an essential change facing SME's, but understandably many are concerned by the potential costs of introducing new environmental practices to their business and complying with environmental regulations.

NetRegs has been created to help reduce the regulatory burden on SME's. Its purpose is to drive better environmental performance by raising awareness and providing solutions to help SME's run more sustainable and cost-efficient businesses.

You don't need to register to use the site, but can choose to receive two FREE e-alerts per month. Recent research by environmental consultants estimated that every business that signs up to the free NetRegs e-alerts, saves on average £2,615 per year- reducing time spent obtaining and reviewing complex regulatory information.

Go to www.netregs.gov.uk to sign up for the e-alerts, ensuring that your business benefits from up to date guidance that will save you money.