What does All Business Service Solutions Ltd do?
All Business Service Solutions Ltd helps UK businesses manage and reduce the cost of their essential services by bringing everything under one roof. Instead of dealing with multiple suppliers, contracts, and renewal dates, we act as a central partner—handling energy, water, solar panels, EV charge points, payment systems, merchant cash advances, and business insurance on your behalf. What makes ABSS different from other providers? Unlike single-service providers, ABSS operates as a true one-stop shop. You are assigned a dedicated account manager who understands your business, manages all your services, and proactively looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. This removes complexity, saves time, and ensures consistency across all services. Do you work with businesses of all sizes? Yes. We work with sole traders, growing SMEs, and large multi-site enterprises. Whether you operate from one location or manage multiple premises nationwide, our solutions are tailored to your size, usage, and operational requirements. Is there a cost for using your account management service? No. Our account management service is included as part of our offering. You receive ongoing support, monitoring, and optimisation without additional management fees. How do you help businesses save money on energy? We analyse your current contracts, usage patterns, and renewal dates to secure competitive tariffs and avoid costly out-of-contract rates. We also manage renewals proactively and advise on alternative solutions such as solar and EV infrastructure where appropriate. Can you manage multiple sites under one contract? Yes. We specialise in multi-site management, allowing businesses to consolidate contracts, streamline billing, and gain clearer oversight across all locations. This is particularly beneficial for hospitality groups, retailers, and property portfolios. What payment solutions do you provide? We offer card machines, EPOS systems, and fully integrated payment solutions tailored to your business type. Our solutions are designed to improve transaction efficiency, reporting, and customer experience while remaining cost-effective. Do you provide ongoing support after setup? Yes. Ongoing support is central to our service. Your dedicated account manager monitors performance, handles supplier queries, supports changes as your business grows, and continually looks for opportunities to optimise costs and services. How do I get started? Simply contact us for a free consultation. We’ll review your current setup, identify opportunities for savings or improvements, and create a tailored solution that fits your business needs.
Do you need a separate meter for export energy from solar and how do I obtain my export MPAN number?
Providing you have a modern system use of a bi-directional meter, often called a "smart meter" or "net meter," then no, you do not need a separate meter for export energy if you're generating your own electricity, such as with solar panels. As the "smart meter" or "net meter," can measure both the energy your building consumes from the grid and the excess energy you export back to the grid. However, without a smart meter, you would typically need an export meter to track the export energy. Before commencing the installation, you must contact your utility provider or local grid operator to arrange them to install an export generation meter. This ensures you are complying with legal, technical, and safety standards and that you will be properly credited for the energy you export. It's best to contact your energy provider and follow their process for installing solar panels and export meters. Once your installation is complete, you will receive the certification from the DNO that contains the Export MPAN, you will need to ensure that this is shared with the Solar team as this will conclude the final sign off process. How much will I save? The current energy price cap for electricity is 28.6p per kWh*, if you use 60000 kWh per year the cost of electricity is £17,160. At an Solar For All rate of 16p per kWh the electricity cost would be £9,600, saving you £7,560 over 12 months. *Price correct as at 01.04.2024 and would be guaranteed for the duration of the contract. Do I need permission from the building owner? Yes, we will need to have their agreement to install the system on their roof. The building owner will be able to perform a new EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) assessment and benefit from the improvement to their EPC Rating. How long am I tied in for? That's entirely up to you, the longer you tie in the cheaper the rate we can offer you. The shortest contract we can offer is 5 years and the longest is 25 years. We find that most customers choose 10-15 years as the optimum time to commit. The price remains fixed for the entire duration of the contract so your price will never rise. Can I buy the system instead? Yes, we can also simply sell you the solar system at a competitive price for you to take all the benefit. Our Energy For All plan is designed to give those who don't have access to or can't justify the capital expenditure, the opportunity to take half the benefit of solar for none of the upfront cost. Will you maintain the system? Yes, we want our systems to be operating at peak performance so we will undertake periodic cleaning and maintenance. We can also monitor for any electrical issues to ensure the maximum possible uptime. But what if it breaks down, will I be without power? No, as this is a supplemental system it is designed to complement your existing supply. It will supply what it can from the sun and whatever it can't supply you will take from the grid via your existing supplier and pay them for it. In the highly unlikely event of a failure of our system, you will simply take all the energy you need from the grid for the duration our system isn't working. What about a power cut, will your system work as a backup? We have battery backup solutions available, these come with an extra investment which can be built into the unit price you pay and will provide you with the peace of mind that in the event of a National Grid failure, our system can provide you with continuous power. Ask one of our team for a quote on this option. What if I want to sell the building / change tenant? We can offer to carry the contract over to the new owner/occupant at the same rate or you can buy the system for a proportional cost of taking into account its age. In our experience, we find that having a cheaper electricity source included with a new rent or building is a very good selling point. What happens at the end of the contract period? You can either ask us to remove the system, buy the system at a heavily discounted rate or carry on paying for the energy it produces at the same rate as during your contract. The longer the initial contract period, the lower the rate. How do you make your money? Because we are placing the energy production directly where it is being consumed, we completely avoid the National Grid to deliver our energy. By removing the huge overhead of running this we can pass on considerable savings and reduce our reliance as a country on the big energy companies. To ensure the ongoing financial viability of giving away solar with zero capital expenditure to as many businesses and homes as possible, we will sell any energy that is not consumed by you to the National Grid through an export meter and tariff. This protects us from any changes in your consumption and ensures that we can pass on all the savings directly to you through the lowest possible price per kWh on your consumption. Can you install an EV charger for free as well? Yes, we can also add an EV charger to your system and users can pay a competitive rate for its use. If you have visitors to your building and you wish to charge them, we also offer a revenue split depending on the unit rate charged by our charging units. Will my energy supplier charge me for reducing my contracted consumption? Most energy supply contracts include a take or pay clause which requires a minimum purchase of electricity regardless of usage. We will review this clause, inform and negotiate with the supplier around the planned changes, amending current contracts where possible and negotiating new ones with usage figures modeled on the new consumption levels following Solar install. It is also possible to mitigate take or pay risk by implementing a hybrid system including battery storage which can help manage consumption. What if I want to end the contract early? You are free to do so. During the contracts period we just ask that you buy the system that was installed for a proportion of the initial cost, in line with how long the system has been installed. This will vary according to the length of your contact, but as a rule of thumb, if you signed a 10 year contract for every year that passes you would pay us 10% less to end the contract early. How will I be billed? We install a supplementary meter with every system. This will count your consumption live and we will take a reading every 30 minutes. Once per month, a bill will be issued to cover the usage of energy consumed by the system. We do not charge any additional standing charges or fees. Just one simple, low, fixed-rate per kWh for the energy consumed that was produced by the system. If you use any extra energy from the grid you will pay your existing supplier as normal. Here is an example: You consume 10,000kwh in any given period @30p from your provider. Before our install you would pay £3000 for this energy. After our system is installed, it would be able to produce 7500kwh of energy during an equivalent period where your overall consumption was 10,000kwh. You've agreed to pay us 16p/kwh and so you pay us £1200 for the 7500kwh (7500 x 16p} produced and £750 for the 2500kwh to your existing energy supplier (2500 x 30p) = £1950. A saving of £1050 over the same period contact our team for your bespoke quote Email :info@abssltd.co.uk Phone:0203 657 7463
Do I need to break my current contract?
No, you generally do not need to break your current contract. Our process is designed to seamlessly manage your switch to coincide with your existing contract's end date, thereby helping you avoid costly early termination fees. If you are currently mid-contract, we can still initiate the switching process well in advance, ensuring that your new energy supply begins the day after your current contract expires. For businesses that are already out of contract, the transition can often be completed much more quickly, typically within 4-6 weeks. We work diligently to ensure a smooth transition with no penalties, providing clear communication regarding timelines and avoiding any interruptions to your service. Will switching affect my supply? Absolutely not. Switching energy suppliers will have no impact whatsoever on the physical delivery of your electricity or gas. The pipelines and power lines that bring energy to your premises are owned and maintained by independent distribution network operators, not by the energy suppliers themselves. This means that regardless of who your supplier is, the infrastructure remains identical, ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted supply. The switching process is purely administrative, transferring only the billing and customer service responsibilities to your new provider. You can expect a seamless transition with zero risk of supply interruption, and no changes are required at your property. Are credit checks required? Yes, most energy suppliers conduct credit assessments for new business customers as part of their standard risk evaluation process. These checks help suppliers understand your business's financial stability and payment history. They typically review factors like company registration, past payment behavior, and credit scores. However, a less-than-perfect credit history does not necessarily prevent you from switching. Suppliers often have alternative solutions, such as requiring a security deposit, which is usually refundable after a period of timely payments, or offering flexible payment terms. In some cases, a prepayment meter might be suggested. Our aim is to find suitable options for all businesses, ensuring that poor credit history doesn't become a barrier to securing a better energy deal. What about smart meters? Smart meters are designed to remain fully functional when you switch energy suppliers, especially modern SMETS2 meters. These advanced meters offer significant benefits for businesses by providing accurate, real-time data on your energy consumption, which is crucial for effective monitoring and cost management. If your business doesn't currently have a smart meter, many new suppliers will arrange for a free installation as part of the switching process. The installation is typically straightforward, taking only a few hours with minimal disruption. Existing smart meter data is securely transferred to your new supplier, ensuring continuity. Having a smart meter helps you gain better control over your energy usage and can highlight opportunities for savings, often reducing the need for estimated bills.
