Business
I won a boat! But I live in the UK
We entered a raffle while on holiday, on the off chance that we’d win something nice. The grand prize was a boat, and while we didn’t expect to win that – we did! So now, we’re three days from returning home and have to arrange bootstransport for our new boat.
What to do? What to do?
I wanted to sell it, straight away, but my wife thought we might get a better price in the UK, even with the shipping costs included (part of which the prize award company kindly offered to cover), so we eventually settled on talking to a company about transporting the boat to the UK, and using the bootstransport company that they recommended. And to be honest, I’m glad I did.
There was no reason not to actually use the boat once it had been delivered – we couldn’t find a buyer, but my wife and I discovered how lovely it was and how enjoyable it was to go sailing on it. So we kept it – and would happy recommend the courier that provided bootstransport to anyone – not just for their boat transporting skills, but for their understanding and kind support in the situation that we found ourselves in. They worked with us to find a solution and I’m very grateful for that.
How to save costs during the recession
Following the financial recession, many businesses have struggled to keep their heads above water and are cutting spending wherever they can, but it could be easier than you think to save some money on your business energy bills. Even if it seems you have the best deal, if you haven’t shopped around the business electricity market in some time, you could be flushing your money away for no reason – there could be a different company waiting to save you money with a more comprehensive package for a lower price.
That said, it pays to be cautious, do a little groundwork before you cut ties with your current provider – check out some online comparison sites. Most of the time, you can’t go too far wrong with the big companies; EON, Scottish Power, British Gas, npower and several others are always competing for your business, resulting in a changeable price structure. Keep an ear to the ground and you’ll be able to see which company fits best with your money saving requirements. Don’t just jump on the first, low-cost rate you see either, it could spell disaster – if you end up with an unreliable provider in your area, or there seems to be no room for manoeuvre on your contract stipulations, it won’t even be worth the few pounds you’ll have saved. However, it is possible to find a decent business electricity supplier who provides both power and a service, you just have to be prepared to do your homework and be clear on your options. For more info go to powerexperts.co.uk
If you own a business take a look at business electricity
For any person wanting to open their own business there are lots of hoops to jump through before that first day of trading can be celebrated. One of the big hurdles is finding a decent, reliable service provider to power the premises, that won’t bankrupt the business before it’s even got off the ground.
Not only has the internet streamlined this process considerably, it has also made managing bills and reading metres less of a headache too. With most big suppliers, business owners can register to receive online bills, enabling them to view all transactions online – payments, invoices and other important information. Details like this coming as standard is a fantastic addition to business electricity packages, it puts control of incomings and outgoings right in the owners hands, eliminating the need to be in constant contact with the provider. More and more energy companies are anxious to offer this incentive to keep the business coming in, it’s designed to make day to day running much simpler – anyone running a business can tell you this is invaluable.
If you find your business growing so much that you have to move premises, this could be the ideal time to hit the web and find yourself a better package deal. Companies that are looking to move are big targets for energy suppliers; they’re going to need to re-evaluate their electricity needs in line with the new building. Being aware of all the changes in your business could benefit you greatly during this process, an estimate of what amount of electricity you are expecting to use in the future, along with some other numbers, could really reduce your bill at the end of the month. For more information go to businesselectricityprices.org.