When you’re running a small business you face a whole host of decisions and issues. The choice you make about your energy supply can be one of the most important.

The information contained here is designed to give help, advice and guidance on some of the energy-related pitfalls that small businesses can encounter. Whether it’s what to consider when you’re starting up, mis-selling, bad billing, misleading contracts or negotiating the best payment terms, you’ll find help and advice here, you can also call Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.

You may be surprised to know that although small businesses face many of the same issues faced by households, they often do not enjoy the same protections. For more detailed information on changing energy supplier and negotiating new energy contracts see our leaflet Switching energy supplier – advice for small businesses