Avoiding hidden card payment charges
Most customer-facing businesses use card payment terminals in their day-to-day commercial activities; but many do not understand their card payment charges and how to predict
July 4, 2023
Category: Business Procurement
Blend and extend contracts: what are they?
Blend and extend contracts involve agreeing a term extension in return for an existing contract rate reduction.
Here, we examine how and why you might consider this option.
June 20, 2023
Understanding kVA and its charges
An increasingly important part of a business’ energy bill, kVA stands for Kilo Volt Amperes and is a term used to describe the amount of
May 31, 2023
What is a Letter of Authority (LOA)? | Business Energy
Before a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) can provide you with a quote for your business energy, they require a signed Letter of Authority (LOA), but what
May 11, 2023
Energy Bills Discount Scheme ETII registrations open
The Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) was hardly heralded as a saviour by UK businesses in January. Its level of support was drastically reduced versus
April 28, 2023
TCR explained and its impacts
The Targeted Charging Review (TCR) is an initiative established by Ofgem (Office For Gas and Electricity Markets) aimed at ensuring energy network charges are fair
April 12, 2023
Why businesses should switch with a TPI
Companies which act as Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) are present in almost every utilities industry, whether B2B or B2C. Compare The Market, USwitch and Money Saving
February 10, 2023
Card Payments Glossary of Terms
Here at Procure Smart, it’s in our ethos to help businesses take control of their costs with fast, efficient switching. In order to do this,
February 2, 2023
What is a Business Waste Audit?
Whether you’re concerned about your carbon footprint or simply looking for ways to reduce your expenditure, reducing your waste generation should be important for any
January 20, 2023
Introducing the Energy Bills Discount Scheme
The chancellor of the exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has finally revealed details behind the new Energy Bills Discount Scheme. Coming into force from 1st April 2023,
January 10, 2023