ECS Business Services center on providing service optimization--cost recovery and vendor contract management--for business clients so as to save those clients substantial financial resources on monthly fixed expenditures:

• Telecom Audits
• Energy and Utility Audits
• Credit Card Processing

• Trash Collection Services
• Finance & Insurance Consulting
• Security Services

ECS Business Services' clients who use any of the above services--cost recovery and vendor contract management--are guided by our experienced staff through a process which identifies existing processes, service rates, tariffs and service fees (Merchant Accounts or Security services for example) and and identifies areas for cost savings and improvements in efficiencies.  As a contingency-fee based service provider, we only get paid when we save our clients money.  Each of the above services includes varying aspects of:

Sometimes, clients need guidance or assistance with an energy matter, such as a utility rate negotiation. ECS Business Services welcomes the opportunity to work with your business on a short term basis to provide the help you need.

A review of utility or third-party supplier invoices may reveal cost reduction or cost avoidance opportunities. This is a risk-free way for new clients to get introduced to the cost benefits of ECS” services.

Choosing a supplier can be challenging. In fact, creating an “apples to apples” comparison may seem elusive while trying to understand business lingo, market timing, or volume supply options. Despite apparent similarities, supply offerings can vary drastically from a cost and services perspective. You may be asking yourself, “How do I know which is best for me?” ECS has worked with many clients in this regard. We talk to the suppliers on your behalf, and then provide you with competitive and normalized supply alternatives. Many clients engage ECS to interface with suppliers and utilities to handle “after-the-sale” matters like commodity price hedging, invoicing, and fuel switching.

Energy prices fluctuate continuously. Rather than spending time to inform customers about energy price drivers, sometimes energy suppliers are more concerned with the next sale and unable to provide unbiased information. This can lead to missed opportunities and frustration. ECS works with clients to implement commodity purchasing strategies that are right for their business. Combined with an ongoing review of fundamental energy data, a contextual perspective of past market movements,ECS’ “Rules of Thumb”, and an understanding of your sensitivity to budgeting, a strategy is tailored to meet your needs.

It’s pretty simple, the more volume, the better the price. You may have opportunities within your corporation to create buying power. And, ECS can match your business needs with other’s to improve purchasing leverage. ECS can introduce you to the pros and cons of an aggregation program to see if its right for your business.

Keeping track of energy expenses can be cumbersome and time consuming, especially when you have multiple invoices for natural gas and electricity. ECS will customize

a consolidated reporting package that meets your reporting needs and make it available “at your fingertips.” You will be ready to update your senior management team on the status of your energy expenditures.

Simply, a combination of the aforementioned services customized to meet your business needs. This comprehensive service is perfect for businesses that want to focus their resources on core competencies while making sure that no rock has been left unturned regarding energy costs.