The UK energy market can be exasperating. A few big suppliers increasing their prices seemingly in unison every few months, the same old excuses and uniformity of customer service is enough to drive even the most determined cost cutter to throw in the towel and accept whatever turns up on the latest bill. But it doesn't have to be this way. Despite a lack of publicity there are business energy companies out there that aren't in league with the 'Big Six' and that can offer you cheaper rates and better customer service.
Of course, ultimately everyone is buying their energy from the same place and with global energy demand rising and global supplies dwindling, long term trend for prices is up, up, up. But that only makes it more important to keep the energy companies on their toes by switching suppliers often.
Approved Index provides a fast and free way to compare quotes from several different business energy companies. That way you can assess going rates and customer service levels before signing up for that new long term contract and save time and money into the bargain.
The first step to choosing a business energy supplier is to compare prices. However, it is important to remember that tariffs do vary over time, so extra research into how frequently prices are altered and what the average rate is will pay off in the long-term.
There is also more to selecting a business energy supplier than just price. Some providers will appoint a dedicated person to a company's account who will serve as a point of contact and will be able to provide information quickly, potentially saving time and effort.
Deciding between a fixed price or variable rate also needs to be taken into consideration - the former may charge slightly more over the long-term, but provides security when budgeting for business energy needs and provides the customer with protection against future rises in energy prices. A variable contract is something of a gamble, as the customer will shoulder fluctuations in energy costs - although it can work out cheaper.
Another factor to consider is the way in which the energy is produced - business energy providers that do not use renewable sources such as tidal power and wind farms to generate their product may have to pay additional levies as the government strives to meet its carbon emission targets. These levies may well be passed on to the customer.
Finally, some switching services will be able to help a business to move from one energy contract to another with the minimum of headaches, as well as acting as an independent adviser on the various deals available.
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