What should you look for in a business energy supplier?

Let’s start with a question, do you focus only on price when the time comes to choose a business energy supplier? If yes, then there are a few other things to consider apart from price. Choosing the best commercial energy supplier is more than just looking for the cheapest tariffs/prices. Price isn’t the only thing to think about. Here are some factors to think about before you jump suppliers:

• Decide your business energy usage

  You need to analyze your business type and usage. Once you understand which energy your business uses the most, then check the cost of electricity and gas as per requirement. What is the cost of both electricity and gas, and which of these do my business use more of?

• Customer satisfaction

  Do some research into what their customers are saying about them online. You can check the reviews on Trustpilot and many forums. Check how good is the supplier’s customer service? An unhelpful customer service team will waste your time as well as money.

• Brexit resilience

  The impact of Brexit was much higher than expected. Higher energy prices for businesses are somehow added to the UK’s energy bill. Check how likely is the supplier to stay afloat for years to come, and withstand the possible market turbulence caused by Brexit?

• Smart meter support

  The very important part of checking your utility bill is the smart meter. Before switching the supplier check does the supplier offer smart meter support so that you can keep track of your business’s energy use?

• Ease of switching

  Wow! This is one of the biggest challenges for a consumer. Sometimes, it becomes deadly difficult to switch the supplier because of many terms and conditions. Check how easy does this supplier makes it to switch to and from them?

• Annual review

  Check the trend of increased prices over the past 5 years. How much does the supplier usually increase prices by each year?

Choosing a business energy supplier is about more than a cheap and best price. Which of these points you consider the most will depend on your management style and your business. It’s all about finding out your strategic business priorities and choosing a supplier that helps you achieve your budget as well. But if that all seems irresistible, don’t worry – that’s where Business NRG comes in. Visit our website www.businessnrg.com or call us on 08000 122 456.