Cost Reduction For Businesses Kim Harris Managing Director

About Us ✘ Started in business savings sector in 2009 ✘ Offer savings across many areas of key business expenditure ✘ UK wide customer base ✘ Savings relevant for small and large companies in all sectors (private and public) ✘ Built almost entirely on referral business

Why cost reduction? ✘ Most businesses spend on at least four main services ✘ Energy ✘ Telecoms ✘ Insurances ✘ Business Rates ✘ Owners/Directors/FD’s often too busy to look at contracts/bills ✘ SME owners focused on core business ✘ Contracts often complex and difficult to understand 3

Why use us? ✘ Zero cost reviews – no obligation ‘Health Check’ ✘ Clients retain 100% of the savings*. We charge the suppliers not the client! *Water & Rating not included ✘ Exclusive rates and tariffs ✘ Client Portal – Full access to all site, supply & contract information ✘ Fully Independent Consultancy ✘ Expert advice ✘ Management of complex/diverse service requirements ✘ Support managed from initial tendering through to renewals 4

Our Services ✘ Energy – mains supplied gas & electricity, date management, infrastructure and advice ✘ Telecommunications – landlines, calls, mobiles, data, systems, VOIP, cloud ✘ Insurance – general tailored, specialist, credit ✘ Water – rebates, audits, leak detection, bill reduction ✘ Business Rates – reassessments, appeals, rebates ✘ Finance & Leasing – foreign exchange, loans, finance services, vehicle fleets 5

Energy

Driving down energy costs ✘ Measure ✘ Over 40% of businesses run on estimated bills ✘ Smart Meters ✘ Manage ✘ Your Supplier: T&C’s / Data / Renewals ✘ Full Client Portal Access ✘ Reduce ✘ Usage ✘ Risks ✘ Terminations ✘ Contracts/Credit/Suppliers 7

Risks ✘ Contracts ✘ Terminations ✘ Take or Pay ✘ Ofgem ✘ Maximum Demand – Half-Hourly ✘ Fit & RO ✘ Energy Market ✘ Price movement 8

Telecoms

Why review telecoms? ✘ Cost – 80% of businesses don’t have a full picture of their telecoms costs ✘ Wastage – 80% of businesses are paying too much for their telecoms ✘ Need – 65% of businesses don’t have an accurate picture of how telecoms can improve business performance.

Are you aware of… ✘ When your telecoms contract is due for renewal? ✘ Which telecom services your business requires? ✘ How much your monthly telecom bill is? ✘ What your requirements for going forward are?

How Business Savings Experts works ✘ Access to exclusive rates regardless of size/spend ✘ Pre-qualified panel of comms providers (no risk of insolvency or poor service) ✘ Named Account Manager with direct access ✘ Independent – panel of providers, consultative solutions for your business

Our telecoms services ✘ Lines & Calls ✘ Mobiles ✘ Managed IP telephony ✘ Traditional telephone systems (PBX) ✘ Broadband ✘ Conferencing ✘ Data connectivity

Who uses our services ✘ Company/Finance Directors – SME’s and larger ✘ Purchasing Managers – SME’s and larger ✘ Company Owners – Typically smaller businesses ✘ Professional Services – Banks, Accountants, Law Firms, IFA’s ✘ Associations – Leisure, Tourism, Memberships ✘ Business Groups – Business Councils, Associations, Memberships 14

How does it work? ✘ BSE allocate Support Manager ✘ Letter of Authority (Data Protection Act) required ✘ Client provides FULL COPY bills ✘ BSE tender to the suppliers and negotiate suitable and competitive rates ✘ Present Quote Analysis highlighting potential savings ✘ On go-ahead BSE prepare contract and all paperwork ✘ Complete BSE support service at NO COST! 15

Savings achieved for clients ✘ Golf Club ✘ Saving of over £63,000 on estates annual electricity bill ✘ Commercial Laundry ✘ £21,000 saving on annual gas bill – a 36% reduction ✘ Academy School ✘ £22,000 saving on annual gas bill plus £17,000 refund ✘ Aviation Interior Manufacturer ✘ Saving of £26,000 on annual electricity bill – a 28% reduction 16

HCPA Member Testimonial ✘ Alistair Mills – Holly Lodge As a customer for over 5 years I have appreciated BSE’s services and support. With the continuing increase in supply prices and the volatile nature of the market it has been a huge benefit for my operation to be well informed at every review date. This allows me to focus on other aspects of my work and I look forward to continuing with their services and would not hesitate in recommending BSE to other HCPA members. 17

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What have you to lose? Kim Harris Tel: Web: