Because we aggregate. By adding your volume to ours and we should get better prices. (Economy of scale) So far we have a 100% success record, but if we can't then our service doesn't cost you a penny.

Very little. We copy any invoices, ascertain the status of existing contracts and suggest cost savings. If we suggest a change of supplier we fill in the account application forms and get your account pre-cleared where possible. We then provide a full report which enables you to see all the necessary figures and make a decision.

We will match all service levels that you advise us of, or which we can glean from the data that we collect. This will be documented and forms part of the agreement between our two organisations.

We ensure that you serve notice in a timely manner and diarise when the contract terminates so that we can review the costs ahead of that time.

We are not about changing suppliers; but we always look at removing any unnecessary overheads.

If you accept our pricing suggestions, savings are paid for quarterly in arrears. They are therefore both profit & loss and cash positive. In the event that you choose not to accept our suggestions they are invoiced within 30 days of our proposal being submitted.

From your side it lays down the timelines for us to provide information and states that the products and/or services that we quote for will at least match those you currently enjoy. From our side it merely confirms your commitment to pay us for the work done and information provided. It therefore protects the interests of both parties.

You don't have to use our suppliers. If you wish you can use our information to negotiate directly with your existing suppliers, or simply not go ahead and receive cost savings.

No problem, tell us whether or not you wish us to contact current suppliers and we'll act accordingly. Be aware though of how you may react if someone acting on behalf of your biggest customer contacted you and said that the business was up for competitive tender and that you needed to sharpen your pencil or run the risk of losing the business.

As members of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) we use best practise and only give suppliers one chance to quote. We are in regular contact with key suppliers in each of the markets in which we operate in order to maintain our price competitiveness. Our systems are constantly refined to ensure that we are aware of market prices, and your prices reflect this. We contact at least three suppliers with any requirement, and are always on the look out for new suppliers.

Some markets rise and some fall - it's our business to know which are which. If they are rising markets we will protect you against price increases by suggesting that you enter into a contract, e.g. gas and electricity at present. If they are dropping markets we will not tie you in to long term contracts and will pass on all price decreases during the period of our agreement.

We need copy invoices which we will gladly copy on your premises. In addition we will need any passwords or other access information that you have in place on accounts, typically mobile and landline 'phone accounts'.

We'll have the information about how you can receive savings on your desk within 10 days of receiving the copy invoices - as long as your diary permits!! Savings can be on your bottom line within 1 month of you signing our agreement.

All of our clients are unique. If we are unable to save you money it won't cost you anything BUT if we can save you money....

We're happy to make the call on that. Give us the opportunity and let us decide.

The skills in our business are in identifying suppliers and negotiating. Knowledge of specific markets has not hampered us to date and, as always, if you give us the challenge and we can't save you money it won't cost you anything.