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The 5-step process to switch business energy for pubs, salons, gyms, cafes, and all SMEs. Move from deemed rates to contracted rates in 20 minutes.
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Out-of-contract business energy rates run 39-66p/kWh on suppliers' own published schedules - against a 35p small-business average. Why you land there and how to leave.
AI energy bill analysis tools for business read MPANs, rates and contract dates. See how Meet George turns bill data into self-service switching.
How business energy quotes work: matrix pricing turns usage, meter type, region, contract term and fees into the rate you see.
As you grow past microbusiness, small business energy protections shrink - you lose safeguards on out-of-contract rates and rollovers. Here is how to cover the gap.
From June 2026 into 2028, a wave of regulatory and structural reforms reshapes UK energy. Here's what's changing, in plain English, and why every SME should care.
If your business qualifies for 5% VAT on energy but is being charged 20%, you need to submit a VAT declaration. Here's how, supplier by supplier.
Yes - if you qualified for 5% VAT but were charged 20%, you can reclaim up to 4 years of overpayments. Step-by-step process, evidence checklist, escalation path.
Some energy brokers invoice SMEs for lost commission when the business moves premises. Where this clause hides, why it's worth questioning, what to do.
Crisis-era business energy contracts signed at 50-60p/kWh are expiring now. Rates have dropped significantly - here's how to avoid deemed rates and renew smartly.
Five government programmes are rebuilding how UK businesses switch energy. Here's what's coming, why it matters, and what it means for SMEs.
Three forces are squeezing UK energy brokers simultaneously. Here's the evidence for 20-40% market contraction by 2028 - and what it means for your business.
The factors affecting business electricity costs are nine charges stacked into one p/kWh. Here is what each one is, who sets it, and which four you can move.
An honest comparison of broker-assisted and self-service business energy switching. When each model works, what they cost, and how to decide which suits your business.
Real savings data for UK SMEs switching electricity and gas. DESNZ pricing by size band, deemed rate penalties, and what a 20,000 kWh business actually saves.
Find your MPAN and MPRN numbers, understand what they mean, and learn why your MPAN top line is changing from 8 to 9 digits under MHHS.
MHHS is migrating every UK business meter to half-hourly settlement. Here are the 5 extra charges SMEs need to know about - and how to manage them.
Moving business premises? Your step-by-step guide to the CoT process, what documents you need, your rights under REC Schedule 33, and how to avoid the deemed rates trap.
Experian found 1,500 directors linked to £100m+ in energy debt via fake change of tenancy claims. How the CoT process is being exploited - and who pays.
We analysed T&Cs from 9 UK business energy suppliers. These 7 contract clauses cost SMEs thousands - and most owners never read them.
UK broker commissions range from 0.1p/kWh (large industrial) to 5p+ (SMEs). We explain what rates mean, why size matters, and what you should actually pay.
DESNZ data shows small businesses pay double for electricity. We break down the three overlooked factors - and 5 steps to cut your costs.
From a Liverpool restaurant paying 70.64p/kWh to a care home charged £68,126 in broker fees. The documented cases that exposed the UK's broker mis-selling scandal.
Business energy prices vary up to 39% across UK regions. We break down the POWWR data, explain why, and show what you can do about it.
The definitive annual report on UK energy brokers. Data on market structure, complaints, commissions, transparency, and regulation from official sources.
Official Ombudsman data reveals 1,568 energy broker complaints in 2024, a 112% increase. 58% upheld, 88% sales-related. What UK businesses should know.
The TPI Code of Practice sets transparency standards for energy brokers. We analysed the signatory data to reveal why 98% of the industry hasn't signed.
Most UK businesses believe energy brokers don't charge fees. They're wrong. Learn how undisclosed commissions work, what you're really paying, and how to protect yourself.
United Gas & Power is Meet George's founding supplier partner. Learn about UGP's 4.9-star service, fixed all-inclusive tariffs, and how to access their quotes.
Your business energy supplier has failed. Don't panic. Here's exactly what happens next, how Ofgem protects your supply, and how to avoid costly deemed rates.
Confused by your business energy bill? Learn what every charge means - unit rates, standing charges, CCL, TNUoS, DUoS - plus how to spot errors costing you hundreds.
38% get unwanted cold calls, 36% feel stressed, and 70% want commission caps. Here's why business energy switching is broken - and what you can do about it.
Most UK businesses pay 20% VAT on energy but many qualify for 5%. Learn the de minimis thresholds, who qualifies, and how to claim back overpaid VAT.
The Energy Switch Guarantee promises 5-day switches - but only for households. UK businesses have no equivalent protection. Here's what you need to know.
UK business standing charges explained: what they cover, typical costs (40p-£20/day), how brokers can inflate them, and practical ways to reduce your fixed daily energy fees.
UK business energy broker market share data for 2026. Compare quotes without broker bias, learn which brokers dominate, and avoid commission hidden in your rate.
Meet George partners with Tem Energy, the AI-powered supplier offering up to 30% cheaper renewable energy. Access corporate-level PPAs through their RED platform.
Meet George partners with UrbanChain, the UK's first Ofgem-approved P2P energy exchange. Buy renewable power directly from generators - no wholesale middleman.
The truth about smart meters for UK businesses: privacy myths, SMETS1 vs SMETS2, MHHS, and the proposed 2027 contract shift - plus a practical checklist.
Volume tolerance clauses can turn the 'best deal' into a trap. Learn how Take-or-Pay terms work, spot dangerous thresholds, and avoid penalties on your next switch.
Energy brokers charge SMEs £3,000+ for services designed for factories. Learn when brokers add value, when they just add cost, and how to get fair pricing.
The new Load Control Licence brings cyber security standards and consumer protections to energy flexibility. Here's what SMEs need to know about the 2027 regulations.
The Government just announced £2m in Made Smarter funding for SME solar, heating, and insulation. Here's how to get to the front of the queue before it runs out.
Headlines claim Net Zero will cost households £500/year. The NESO report actually proves the opposite. Here's what the data means for your business energy bill.
Ofgem's 2026 roadmap brings TPI registration, P483 flexibility reforms, and cost allocation changes. Here's what the broker crackdown means for your business.
From October 2025, UK businesses move to half-hourly billing. Learn how MHHS creates winners and losers, and why your load shape now determines your costs.
Auto-renewal emails and digital consent traps are locking SMEs into expensive energy contracts. Learn how to spot the traps, revoke broker authority, and protect your business.
UK SMEs can earn thousands yearly from Demand Side Response. 2025 rules let smaller businesses stack revenue from the Capacity Market, DFS, and battery export.
Security deposits can lock up thousands in working capital. Learn why suppliers demand them, how to negotiate, and tactics to avoid paying upfront cash.
No cooling-off period for business energy contracts. Learn about exit fees, Change of Tenancy rules, and Mark to Market charges before signing.
Ofgem will regulate energy brokers from 2025, ending undisclosed commissions and cowboy tactics. Here's how to prepare your business for the TPI crackdown.
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