Business Energy in Preston — what we do
Central Business Solution is an independent business energy specialist working with businesses in Preston, the administrative centre of Lancashire. From our office at Unit 31 Bessemer Market, Bessemer Road, Cardiff CF11 8BA, we look after companies of every size — sole traders with a single meter or a single till, and multi-site operators managing dozens of premises across Lancashire and the rest of the United Kingdom.
Our job is simple: to remove the guesswork. The commercial energy market moves daily, prices are quoted on a bespoke basis rather than published, and the difference between the best and worst contract available to the same Preston business on the same day is routinely double digits in percentage terms. We do the legwork, put the real numbers side by side and let you make an informed decision.
We work across Fulwood, Bamber Bridge and the city centre and everywhere else in and around Preston. Because our advice is delivered by phone, email and video call, you get the same senior consultant whether your premises is five minutes from our Cardiff office or four hundred miles away.
Why Preston businesses use a broker
Going direct to a supplier only ever gives you one view of the market — theirs. A broker holds live pricing from the whole commercial panel and can see instantly whether the offer in front of you is competitive for your consumption profile, credit position and contract length.
That matters most at renewal. Suppliers know that businesses are busy, and a renewal letter that goes unanswered turns into an automatic rollover or a deemed rate. Those rates are not negotiated, and for a typical Preston SME they can add thousands of pounds a year to overheads for nothing in return.
There is also the simple matter of time. A thorough market review takes several hours of calls, forms and follow-ups. Handing that to us costs you one short conversation and a copy of a recent bill.
- Whole-of-market pricing rather than a single supplier's view
- A named consultant on 07429 458356 instead of a call centre queue
- Contract terms explained in plain English before you sign
- Renewal dates tracked so you never roll over by accident
- Support with billing queries, meter reads and account admin
How the process works for a Preston business
Step one is a ten minute conversation. We ask what you have now, what has annoyed you about it, and what matters most — the lowest price, the most flexibility, or the best service. Step two is the review: we take a recent bill or statement and run it against the market.
Step three is the recommendation. You get a short written summary showing the options, the total cost of each over the term, and our honest view of which one fits. If your existing arrangement is already competitive we will say so — that happens more often than you might expect, and telling you is how we earn the next review.
Step four is the switch, which we manage from start to finish. There is no interruption to supply and no work at your premises; the only thing that changes is who sends the bill.
Local knowledge, national coverage
Central Business Solution is based in Cardiff, and South Wales is where we started. That local grounding shapes how we work — we know what a valleys manufacturer, a Cardiff Bay restaurant or a Vale of Glamorgan tourism business actually needs from a contract, because we have sat in those premises.
Preston businesses get the benefit of that experience alongside genuinely national reach. Serving businesses across the UK from our Cardiff office. Our supplier relationships are UK-wide, so a business in Preston is priced against exactly the same panel as one on our doorstep.
If you would rather meet in person and you are within reach of South Wales, you are welcome at Unit 31 Bessemer Market, Bessemer Road, Cardiff CF11 8BA. Otherwise a phone call and an emailed bill is all it takes to get started.
What it costs
The review and the advice are free. We are remunerated by the supplier or provider once a contract goes live, and we disclose that remuneration to you in writing before you commit to anything. You will never receive an invoice from us for a comparison.
That model only works if we get the recommendation right, because our income depends on businesses staying with the contracts we arrange and coming back to us at renewal. It is why we would rather tell a Preston business to stay put for another year than move them onto something marginal.
Benefits at a glance
Whole-of-market comparison
We compare live commercial rates from more than 25 UK business suppliers, including the ones that never appear on price comparison websites.
No out-of-contract rip-offs
Deemed and out-of-contract rates can be 60–80% higher than a negotiated contract. We diarise your renewal window and secure prices up to 12 months ahead.
One point of contact
Your account is handled by a named consultant who deals with the supplier, the objections, the meter reads and the billing queries on your behalf.
No cost to compare
Our comparison service is free to your business. We are paid by the supplier once your contract goes live, and we disclose that fee in writing.
Preston comparison table
| Going direct | With Central Business Solution | |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers compared | 1 (your current supplier) | 25+ commercial suppliers |
| Time you spend | 4–8 hours of calls | One 10 minute call |
| Out-of-contract risk | Rolled onto deemed rates | Renewal tracked and diarised |
| Cost of the service | N/A | Free comparison, fee disclosed |
| Contract lengths | 12 months default | 1–5 years, fixed or flexible |
What Preston clients say
“We had drifted onto out-of-contract rates without realising. Central Business Solution reviewed the bill, came back within a day with three options and handled the whole switch for us in Preston.”
“Straight talking and no pressure. They told us one of our sites was already on a good deal and only moved the two that weren't — that honesty is why we've stayed with them.”
“The renewal reminder alone is worth it. Someone actually calls us three months before the contract ends instead of letting it roll over at a worse price.”
Business Energy Preston — frequently asked questions
How much can a business in Preston save on energy?
Savings depend entirely on what you are paying now. Businesses in Preston that come to us on out-of-contract or deemed rates typically see the largest reduction, while a business already on a competitive fixed contract may only save at renewal. We tell you honestly if switching will not help.
Do I need to change anything at my Preston premises to switch?
No. The meters, the pipes and the cables stay exactly as they are. Only the company that bills you changes, and there is no interruption to your supply at any point.
How long does a business energy switch take?
A standard switch completes in 4–6 weeks from contract signature. If you are inside your renewal window we can agree prices now and set the start date for the day your current deal ends.
Can you help if I have outstanding debt with my supplier?
Often yes. Some commercial suppliers accept a transfer with a debt assignment protocol in place. We will tell you upfront whether it is realistic in your case.
Are you based in Preston?
Our office is at Unit 31 Bessemer Market, Bessemer Road, Cardiff CF11 8BA, and we look after businesses in Preston and right across the United Kingdom by phone, email and video call. Site visits in South Wales are available on request.