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SAVING YOU MORE, ON MORE
SWITCH | STRATEGISE | SAVE Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) possesses the widest range of B2B cost reduction expertise in the industry. Source: Cornwall Insight report, 2019 Whilst many of our customers approach us for a particular service, we are seeing an increase in the number of businesses simply looking to reduce their outgoings. GAS conducts more than 300 business cost audits per month. HOW MUCH COULD WE SAVE YOU?
ENERGY PROCUREMENT
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS WATER
CARD PAYMENTS
BUSINESS INSURANCE
BUSINESS WASTE
EV CHARGING POINTS
BUSINESS TELECOMS
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PLUS we offer procurement advice on specialist areas such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG). Ask us if you need something specific.
ENERGY PROCUREMENT It’s a jungle out there
The B2B energy industry has a reputation for being complex and difficult to navigate, and rightly so. But for every hazard there is an opportunity. At GAS, we have the knowledge to help you make the market work for you. That does not simply mean getting a great price. We can help you dissect your bills, identify and eliminate unnecessary charges and advise on energy-related legislation to provide you with a rock solid energy strategy.
HOW WE HELP We are so confident we can make a positive impact on your business, we operate a free, no obligation service. Our trademark customer service means your account manager will get to know your business and provide you with the best course of action to be as efficient as possible.
Assessment & discussion
Letter of authority
Options presented
Market tender
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microbusinesses | SMEs | large businesses | industrial consumers
ENERGY MANAGEMENT Use less, waste less, spend less
The race to “net zero” is one of the greatest challenges the world faces and every business needs a plan. Whether your motivation for reducing your energy usage is financial, ethical or to meet targets, we can build your energy strategy and roadmap from scratch. Our experienced team of Energy Managers has a proven track record of delivering consumption reduction across all sectors and with businesses of all sizes. We believe in providing a service that our customers will shout about and this comes from delivering the highest standard of advice and results beyond their expectations. HOW WE HELP Our team possesses all expertise in-house, meaning no added costs from third parties.
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Energy efficiency audits Strategy and energy map creation Full or partial project management Metering advice and management Training plan and behaviour change development Compliance and legislation advice Tech-driven monitoring and targeting Proactive account management to identify issues before you notice them
Our team implements a classic PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT framework with each customer to determine their baseline, implement solutions, monitor effects and optimise results.
Only one in 10 (11%) of small businesses in the UK know how to measure, or are measuring, their carbon footprint. With stringent Net Zero targets on the way, this needs to change, fast. Source: British Chambers of Commerce Net Zero Survey August 2021
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BUSINESS WATER Realise an ocean of possibilities
GAS has proven a valuable partner to businesses in England since water deregulation took place in 2017. We have saved our customers hundreds of thousands of pounds via renegotiated business water contracts during that time period. Savings can reach up to 30 per cent in England and up to 50 per cent in Scotland. We work with an expert panel of suppliers to find you the most appropriate deal and can turn around quotes in under 48 hours. HOW WE HELP It is not all about the unit rate. Quite often businesses will be paying for specific elements such as waste water when they do not need to. GAS can provide a full review of existing contracts to ensure you are only being charged for what is necessary. We can help you with: • • • •
Bill analysis Usage analysis Meter downsizing Surface water and highway drainage
• Leak detection and repair • Trade effluent negotiations • Monitoring
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Source: Ofwat Non Household Customer Insight Survey 2020
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Only 58% of eligible business water customers are aware that they are able to change the company providing their water or renegotiate their deal with their existing supplier.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS Pay less commission, take payments easier
In the face of the global pandemic, electronic payments have soared. As we know from our work with more than 11,500 UK businesses, purpose drives innovation. This has stimulated the merchant services market and opened up opportunities for businesses to negotiate better deals. At GAS, we work with a panel of the market’s leading suppliers and can deliver average savings of up to 40 per cent. HOW WE HELP As with all of our services, thinking holistically can deliver as much as improved rates. For example, we have customers who have virtualised their solutions to save huge sums on payment machines. • Improve transaction speed, eliminating those frustrating waits • No hidden fees and simple pricing means you know exactly what you’ll pay for the duration of your contract • Our experts handle the switch, letting you get back to what you do best: running your business
• Support – the suppliers we use all have dedicated support teams on hand • Compliance – we can guide you on the latest PCI DSS standards, reducing exposure to excess charges
In 2020, more than a quarter of all UK payments were contactless and more than half of all payments made were with a card. Source: UK Finance: UK Payment Markets Summary 2021
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BUSINESS INSURANCE Protection, tailored to your needs
Insurance is such a successful area for addressing business costs, simply because many UK companies do not benchmark their insurance renewals. Additionally, standard products are rarely a perfect fit for businesses, all of which have different challenges and require bespoke features to cover operations. All of GAS’ partnered suppliers are FCA accredited.
HOW WE HELP GAS is an Introducer Appointed Representative (IAR) for some of the business insurance sector’s most respected brands, whose provisions include: • Tradesman liability • Motor trade insurance • Manufacturing and processing insurance • Public house insurance • Restaurant and café insurance • Residential and nursing home insurance
• Retail and shopkeeper’s insurance • Commercial legal protection • Specialist/high risk insurance policies • Public liability insurance • Professional indemnity insurance • Cyber security insurance
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Source: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021
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40 per cent of UK businesses report having experienced a form of cyber attack in the last 12 months. Are you insured against this?
BUSINESS WASTE Clean up a complicated task
Far from the most glamorous subject, but extremely attractive when it comes to savings. At GAS, we can take a much of the process away from you as necessary, thanks to our relationships with the sector’s leading providers. We know our customers care about the environment and their impacts, which is why we offer eco-friendly disposal to help slash your carbon footprint. Areas we look at: Collection schedule | Container size | Location | Segmentation
HOW WE HELP At GAS, we believe in keeping jargon to a minimum and our processes free of clutter. • Collections • Recycling and equipment • Waste electric and electronic equipment (WEEE)
• Reporting • Food waste consultancy • Confidential shredding
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Segmented food recycling as well as general recycling collections are essential from 2023 in England, enforceable by law.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS
Making your premises fit for the future
The UK’s electric future is moving closer with the government’s ban on new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030. It is now essential to offer Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for your customers and employees. But the solution must be tailored to each business customer. Not every business has the capital to invest in such a project, so GAS has pulled together a range of funding options to make the project accessible to all.
HOW WE HELP The purpose of installing EV chargers needs considering before the project can begin. Do you want to offer a free perk for employees, a reason for customers to choose you, or create a new revenue stream? • Strategy and planning • Power and renewables • Operations and maintenance
• Hardware and installation • Software and optimisation
Our partners boast a decade of EV charging installation experience and have delivered more than 17,000 installations. DID YOU KNOW?
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Up to £350 per socket is available in grant money to incentivise businesses to lead the charge to electric transport.
BUSINESS TELECOMS
The latest tech and the best network of suppliers
The telecoms industry is almost as competitive as energy. Savvy suppliers often build in restrictive measures in their terms and conditions to make switching difficult. At GAS, our experts can help you overcome the tangled wires and provide clarity on contract situations, as well as recommending the most suitable tech for your requirements. Our panel of suppliers features household brand names as well as smaller providers to provide you with just the right level of service that you need; no more, no less.
HOW WE HELP • Fixed line telephony, PSTNs, ISND2 and ISDN30 • SIP Trunking • Mobile Voice and Data
• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions • Traditional or cloud-based solutions • Broadband
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In 2025, BT are commencing with a big “switch off”, which will see all analogue and digital services ceasing to exist, including broadband via a phone line. Their entire service will be delivered via the internet through solutions such as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).
SAVING YOU MORE, ON MORE Businesses need to be more efficient than ever. Ask about our more unusual (secondary) services and take your cost reduction strategy to the next level. A tailored fire safety solution is essential for your premises to ensure speed of response and efficiency. FIRE PROTECTION
We can take that task off your hands and provide: • Designs of detection systems and processes • Installation of equipment and alarms • Provision of sprinklers and suppression • Servicing, maintenance and repair • Extinguisher supply and service
When did you last upgrade your CCTV or intruder alarm? Perhaps you have too much equipment and want to amend your procedures to make savings. Is there a human element to your security measures? We can help you design a solution fit for you, including: • Alarm installation • CCTV and monitoring • Access control • Maintenance, service and repair
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SECURITY
The government provides tax relief as an incentive for true innovation. R&D TAX CREDITS
If you conduct R&D, we can deliver a tax credit claim on your behalf, including retrospective action. Find out your eligibility today with one quick call. • Free consultation • Dedicated team that completes your paperwork • Full process with HMRC
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
Our newest value added service, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is used in a wide range of businesses: • Rural heating solutions • Refrigeration • Motor fuel • Cooking The main problem is getting a quality and reliable source of delivery. At GAS, we can arrange timely and regular deliveries at attractive prices.
Is there a more liquid and fast-moving industry than IT? The latest tech is out of date in under a year.
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IT EQUIPMENT
We can help you stay abreast of the latest offers and ensure your business is secure digitally. • Hardware supply • LAN and WAN provision • Antivirus, antimalware, firewalls and spam filtering • Email archiving, smart hosting and backup solutions
TRY US GAS has worked on a number of bespoke procurement projects in a range of sectors. If we can’t offer you savings or expertise directly, we will know someone who does. Speak to our Value Added Services Team on:
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