introduction to bcr associates
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Cost reduction for businesses
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About us
Established in 2005
Offering cost reduction services across 10 areas of key business spend
UK wide customer base
Cost reduction relevant for small and large companies in all sectors (private and public)
One of the most considered cost reduction companies in the UK
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Why cost reduction?
The majority of businesses spend on at least five services Electricity Telecoms Insurance Banking Business rates
Owners/directors often too busy to look at contracts/bills
Contracts can be complex and difficult to understand or compare
Continuing economic downturn
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Why use BCR Associates?
Zero cost reviews - no obligation and ALL savings passed on in full (except water and business rates)
100% of savings passed onto clients
Exclusive rates and tariffs (volume of trade)
Independent
Consultancy Expert advice
Management of complex/diverse service requirements
Procurement services
Fully managed service - from initial tendering to renewals
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Our services
Telecommunications - mobile, landline, data
Insurance - general, tailored, specialist, credit
Energy - mains supplied gas and electric, data management and advice
Water - rebates, audits, leak detection, bill reduction
Finance - FX, asset
Vehicle - leasing and finance services
Staff - absentee management, HR legislation compliance/obligations
Business rates - reassessments, appeals, rebates
Green services - advice, carbon emissions/footprints, CRC compliance
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Who uses our services?
Company directors SMEs and larger
Purchasing managers SMEs and larger
Company owners Typically smaller businesses
Professional services Accountants, law firms
Associations Leisure, tourism, memberships
Business groups Business councils, associations, memberships
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Example savings
Devon based printing company
Energy and telecoms expenditure review
£129,000 savings realised over 15 months (£120k energy and £9k telecoms) with 100% savings passed onto client
Overall saving of 42% across both services
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17 sites of internationally known convenience stores
Telecoms expenditure review
£14,202 savings realised over 12 months for the business
UK local calls cut by 72%, national calls down 31%, mobiles down 50% and 18% on line rental
Example savings
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Example savings
National retail client, one SW shop
Energy expenditure review
£10,803 savings realised over 12 months passed on in full to the client
Overall savings of 57%
Should have gone to Specsavers...
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Example savings
Scottish distillery, burners on 24/7
Gas expenditure review - new 2-year contract
£159,521 savings realised per year(!) passed on in full to the client
Overall saving of 30% over two years
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Our panel of suppliers
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Covent Garden
Some of our clients
Russian Embassy
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BCR AssociatesTel: 0844 824 3838Fax: 0844 824 3877Email: [email protected]: www.bcrassociates.co.uk