How does British weather affect your energy bills?

May 20, 2013 - PRLog -- As if we need another reason to moan about the weather, the harsh reality is that we’ve just experienced the coldest March for 50 years.  Not only does this have an effect on domestic bills and the mood of the nation in general, it will also have a profound effect on the financial health of your business.

According to the Federation of Small Businesses, the freezing March temperate cost local UK retailers an estimated £174m with small business retailers being the hardest hit, some reporting falls in income of up to 15%. Entrepreneurs also felt the brunt of this with 55% expressing that they felt their business had been adversely affected.

Only a few days of extreme temperatures can cause your energy bill to be noticeably higher and with staggering figures like this, it’s important for businesses to have a contingency plan to recover the costs of unforeseen energy bills, and compensate for their loss of sales.

You can make great reductions to your energy bills with a few simple strategies, but what do you do when economic downturn and extreme weather combine? That’s where Indigo Swan comes in.

Indigo Swan is an energy purchasing service (http://indigoswan.co.uk/services/energy-purchasing-service/) with the sole aim of getting you through the rough seas often associated with the forces of the energy sector. If you’re too busy, not sure of the best option for your business, or would simply like some guidance on making the most cost-effective decisions, we’re here to offer our guidance.

Our Contract Guides can help empower your business and help you take control of your energy supply at any point of your energy contract, regardless of your supplier, so jump aboard the Indigo Swan ship today by giving us a call (http://indigoswan.co.uk/contact/) for independent, honest advice on your energy bill.