In the latest of our series of Ask the Boss features, we ask Business Juice’s CEO the latest question posed by our clients: “Why should I care about the bells and whistles when all I want is the best price”. Business Juice: “These aren’t mutually exclusive, indeed what is the point of a cheap price if […]
Will the falling oil price affect my business energy costs?
In the latest in our series of Ask the Boss we ask Business Juice bosses the topical question of: Will the falling oil price affect my business energy costs? Business Juice: Whilst many naturally expect a direct correlation between the price of oil, which quite frankly is tanking, and the cost of gas, the truth is […]
Business Juice Statement on Price Comparison Websites
20th October 2014 Earlier today news broke that the website The Big Deal (thisisthebigdeal.com) had uncovered an alleged culture amongst the UK’s price comparison of “hiding” the best energy deals. The Big Deal’s investigation focussed on the domestic energy market and players such as Compare the Market, Go Compare, uSwitch, MoneySupermarket and Confused. The Big […]
Is CMA Energy Investigation ‘Independent’?
In the latest in our series of questions to the bosses, we look at a very topical question: “How independent will the CMA investigation into the energy market really be?” Business Juice: Firstly there is the prevalence of Big 6 energy company secondments into the regulator Ofgem. Secondly there is the right enshrined in the Memorandum […]
What does the Labour ‘price freeze’ mean for my contract?
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the commonly asked question of: “What does the Labour ‘price freeze’ mean for my contract?” Business Juice: Simply put, in my opinion, it means and will mean nothing at all for a business energy contract. Indeed it’s extremely doubtful whether it […]
Where are business energy prices going?
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the commonly asked question of “Where are business energy prices going?” Business Juice: “The general direction is upwards…” “The energy market is naturally volatile however there are currently, and for the foreseeable future, significant other pressure points on prices.” Pressures on Price These […]
Why do you need to credit check my business?
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the issue of smart meters. Question: Why do you need to credit check my business? Business Juice: Most business energy suppliers require a credit check to be undertaken in order to understand whether they wish to supply a business, and what […]
Are smart meters worth the hassle?
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the issue of smart meters. Question: I’m hearing a lot about these smart meters that energy suppliers are offering at the moment – should I get one and are they worth the hassle? Business Juice: “Well firstly it’s essential that you […]
Take advantage of business dual fuel deals
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the common query of “How can I best take advantage of business dual fuel deals? I have one at home and it comes with a discount, so I’d like one for my business too” Business Juice: “In truth there is no […]
Mitigating the risk of future energy prices
In the latest in our series of questions to the boss, we focus on the common question of “My contract end date is years away but I’m worried about future prices. How can I mitigate the risk to my business?” Business Juice: “It’s true there isn’t an abundance of good news in the energy market, […]