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You can switch multiple utilities with our switching service. We’ve helped over 1,000 UK businesses save on their energy, water, waste, broadband, phone lines and insurance.
You should get a quote on your required business utility for an accurate price.
For most of our business utilities, you will get an instant price online and can even switch in a matter of minutes. Some of our services will require some further information, and one of our experts may need to call you. We’re here to help your business save money and will take care of the entire switching process.
As prices and the market changes every day, this is impossible to say. One provider may be the cheapest one day, and one of the more expensive deals the next day. For a live view of pricing, it is better to use our engine to compare prices to find out who the cheapest business utility provider is at this time.
If you don’t renew or renegotiate your energy deal during the renewal period – at the end of your business energy contract – you will be rolled over. Energy suppliers impose these contracts automatically. This means your company will be locked into an expensive renewal tariff for at least a year.
A minimum of two months before your current contract ends, your energy provider will contact you to let you know that a rollover contract will start if you take no action.
If you haven’t negotiated your tariff, you will likely be placed on a monthly rolling contract or a deemed rates contract. These rates are often much more expensive than negotiated rates.
The good news is that you can switch at any time with no exit fees. So, if you find that your energy contract has rolled over, you can compare the latest prices and start your switch today.
A credit rating scores your business on a scale of 1-100. The higher your credit score is, the better. Businesses with a high rating are judged to be in a stronger financial position.
Businesses with a score of 40 or more are likely to have access to cheaper energy deals.You credit score will be calculated on a variety of factors including:
- The size of your company and number of employees.
- Whether you have failed to keep up with your bills.
- Your successful and unsuccessful finance applications.
- The credit history of your company directors.
A lower credit rating can limit your options when switching business energy suppliers. Some energy suppliers won’t accept businesses with low credit scores. Whilst others may limit the tariff options available to you.
Energy suppliers who accept businesses with low credit scores may take other steps. This can include:
- Charging you an additional premium.
- Requesting a security deposit.
- Charging you by Direct Debit.
- Installing a prepayment meter.
Short-term energy contracts are like renting – they are much more flexible but prices can change quickly. Long-term contracts are like buying – stable, but you are committed even if prices drop or rise.
Short-Term Energy Contracts
- Pro: Flexible
- Con: Price Volatility
Long-Term Energy Contracts
- Pro: Stability
- Con: Less Flexibility
Choosing the right energy contract length depends on your business energy needs and risk tolerance, like energy consumption and budget.