For Finance Managers

Full visibility and control over your telecoms and energy costs — without the complexity

Project Business Solutions (PBS) gives Finance Managers clear, consolidated reporting across every service — mobiles, broadband, telephony, and energy — so you always know what you’re spending, why, and where to reduce it.

Finance Manager reviewing business telecoms costs

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Average mobile cost saving

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Average energy cost saving

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Consolidated invoice across all services

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Surprise bills or auto-renewals

The challenge

Telecoms and energy costs are hard to control when you can’t see them clearly

For most Finance Managers, telecoms and energy are a frustrating combination — high spend, low visibility. Bills arrive from multiple suppliers in different formats, usage is hard to track at a per-user level, and contracts renew automatically before anyone has the chance to review them.

Project Business Solutions changes that. We consolidate your services, give you clear reporting, and make sure every contract is reviewed and renegotiated at the right time — so you’re always in control of what you’re spending and why.

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Bills from multiple suppliers

Different invoices, different formats, no single view of total telecoms and energy spend

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Unexpected overspend

Mobile overages, roaming charges, and out-of-bundle usage that nobody flagged in time

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Auto-renewals at wrong rates

Contracts rolling over without review — often onto significantly worse terms

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No per-user visibility

Unable to see which departments or individuals are driving telecoms costs up

How Project Business Solutions helps Finance Managers

What each service means for your budget and reporting

Every service PBS manages has direct financial implications. Here’s what that looks like from a Finance Manager’s perspective.

Business mobile cost management
Business Mobiles

Per-user visibility, spend controls, and no more overage surprises

Mobile is often the hardest telecoms cost to manage — different users have different usage patterns, and without the right controls, bills can spiral. PBS audits every SIM on your account, identifies unused allowances and overages, and rebuilds your mobile contract around actual usage. Most businesses we review are paying for data nobody uses.

From a finance perspective, PBS gives you the tools you need to stay in control: per-device spend limits that automatically bar usage once a threshold is hit, usage alerts at 60% of each allowance, pooled data across your whole business to eliminate per-user overspend, and online billing with per-user reporting you can export for budget reviews.

Key financial controls:
✓ Overspend bars per device
✓ 60% usage alerts
✓ Pooled data allowances
✓ Per-user billing reports
✓ Roaming cost controls
✓ Unused SIM identification

Business telephony cost reduction
Business Telephony

Replace expensive hardware costs with a predictable monthly subscription

Traditional phone systems carry significant capital expenditure — hardware, installation, maintenance contracts, and engineering call-out fees. Project Business Solutions replaces all of that with a fully cloud-based VoIP system on a simple, predictable monthly subscription per user. No hardware to purchase or maintain, no unexpected engineering costs, and no separate line rental.

The financial benefits are immediate and ongoing. Unlimited UK and EU calls are included, so call costs are eliminated. The system scales up and down as your headcount changes — you only pay for active users. And call reporting gives you full visibility of call volumes, durations, and missed calls by department, making telecoms a manageable, forecastable line item for the first time.

Financial benefits:
✓ No hardware capex
✓ Unlimited UK & EU calls included
✓ Predictable per-user monthly cost
✓ No maintenance contracts
✓ Scale up or down as needed
✓ Call reporting by department

Business broadband value for money
Business Connectivity

The right broadband for your business — not an upsell you don’t need

Broadband is often either over-specified (paying for speeds you don’t use) or under-specified (productivity cost from a slow connection). Project Business Solutions matches you to the right tier based on team size and actual usage, so you’re not paying for capacity you don’t need. We work with multiple providers and find the best price for the right specification — not the most expensive option.

Online billing gives you access to your invoices at any time. We also manage the supplier relationship and any service issues on your behalf — no time wasted by your team chasing engineers or logging support tickets. And with 99.9% uptime guaranteed, your broadband becomes a reliable, low-maintenance cost line rather than a recurring drain on staff time.

Financial benefits:
✓ Right-sized for actual usage
✓ 99.9% uptime — no productivity loss
✓ Online billing & invoice access
✓ Supplier managed by PBS
✓ Fixed monthly cost — no surprises
✓ Multi-site alignment available

Business energy cost management
Business Energy

Competitive rates, aligned contract dates, and no more costly auto-renewals

Energy is one of the largest and most controllable overhead costs for most businesses — yet it’s also the one most often left unmanaged. Project Business Solutions runs a full tender process, sending your requirements to 20+ vetted suppliers who compete for your contract. We present every option clearly, in terms you can use to make an informed budget decision — not a decision made under renewal deadline pressure.

For Finance Managers specifically, PBS tracks your contract renewal dates and alerts you well in advance — so you’re never unknowingly rolled onto out-of-contract rates, which can be significantly more expensive. For businesses with multiple sites, we work to align all energy contracts to the same end date, simplifying budget planning and renewal management across the board. Gas, electricity, and dual fuel all covered.

Financial benefits:
✓ 20+ suppliers tendered
✓ Up to 40% cost reduction
✓ Renewal alerts — no auto-renewals
✓ Multi-site date alignment
✓ E-signature — no paperwork
✓ Gas, electricity & dual fuel

What you get from Project Business Solutions

The financial visibility and control you need — built in from day one

PBS is set up to give Finance Managers exactly what they need to manage telecoms and energy properly — clear reporting, proactive alerts, and one contact who handles everything.

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Consolidated billing and reporting

One clear view of all your telecoms and energy costs — accessible online at any time, with per-user and per-service breakdown for budget reporting.

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Contract renewal alerts

We flag every contract renewal well before it happens — so you’re always making a conscious budget decision, not an expensive default auto-renewal.

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Spend controls that prevent overspend

Per-device mobile spend limits, usage alerts, and pooled data mean mobile bills can’t spiral — you set the rules and PBS enforces them automatically.

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One dedicated account manager

One person who knows your contracts, your history, and your budget constraints. No call centres, no case numbers — just a direct line to someone who can act.

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Independent review — no supplier bias

PBS is completely independent. We compare every option across every supplier — so the recommendation is always the best financial choice for your business, not the best margin for us.

Finance Manager reviewing telecoms and energy reports

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BT Digital Switch-off — budget for it now, not in a crisis

The UK’s traditional telephone network is being phased out. If your business is still using PSTN or ISDN lines for phones, broadband, alarm systems, or payment terminals, migration is a planned cost — not an emergency spend. The sooner it’s in your budget, the smoother the transition. Project Business Solutions can assess exactly what your business needs to change, give you a clear cost picture, and manage the migration at the right time.

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What North East businesses say about Project Business Solutions

Trusted by North East businesses for over 20 years

★★★★★
Really Efficient Service

We have been with PBS for about a year now. On the rare occasions we’ve had an issue it’s been dealt with immediately. Carla has been outstanding as our account manager. Highly recommended!

Dallas Klein
Hays Garden World

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A very personal service — not a call centre

Since switching to Project Business Solutions we have had no problems with broadband and a much quicker connection. The customer service is second to none — a very personal service, not a call centre. 5 stars from us.

Lorraine Curran, Owner
LSC Accounting Limited

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Professional and deals with questions fast

We have used Carla at PBS for a number of years for both our landline and mobile contracts. Carla is very professional and deals with any questions we have fast and efficiently. Highly recommended.

Neil Sanderson, Owner
Optimum Vehicles

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Want a clear picture of what your business is spending on telecoms and energy?

A free review with Project Business Solutions takes 15 minutes. We’ll show you exactly what you’re spending across every service, where the waste is, and what you could save — with no obligation.