by Keith Laake | Utility Bill Management
While 97% of Americans in urban areas have access to high-speed, broadband internet service, only 65% of rural areas and 60% on tribal lands can take advantage. That amounts to nearly 30 million Americans who don’t have access to broadband telecommunications services....
by Keith Laake | Energy Procurement, Utility Expense Management
Free Yourself from the Tyranny of Unpredictable Energy Costs Each July the U.S. celebrates its independence with fireworks, parades and backyard cookouts. The entire month exudes a certain feeling of freedom as children enjoy their first weeks free of schoolbooks and...
by Keith Laake | Energy Procurement
Commercial Solar Energy: It’s Good for Business When flying over the country, one of the most notable changes to the landscape is the number of large solar farms and rooftop installations that are helping American commerce lessen its dependence on fossil fuels...
by Keith Laake | Energy Procurement
As businesses and governments strive to reduce the carbon footprint that often accompanies energy production, inventors and entrepreneurs work to develop new ideas for efficient, earth-friendly electricity generation. As we move away from the traditional sources of...
by Valerie Paquin | Energy Procurement
Today’s organizations need a flexible, fully functioning phone system that grows with your employees, locations and services. You may depend on your phones for communications, alarm systems, fax machines and credit card transactions. Customer service is critical to...
by Keith Laake | Utility Bill Management
When I talk to potential clients about how they pay and process their utility bills, they often say they pay their utility bills the same way they pay their other vendor bills. That’s a big mistake that can really cost you! Here’s why: 1. Your utility provider is...
by Keith Laake | Cut Utility Costs & More, Utility Expense Management
When you see something amiss on your telecom invoice, do you question it or do you assume it’s correct and pay it? One could argue that time is money, and if the charge looks insignificant, you may opt to pay rather than investigate. If you can’t escape that nagging...
by Keith Laake | Energy Procurement
When you want to be sure you’ll get the best energy prices for your organization, a reverse auction might seem to be the perfect solution. But it can backfire into a perfect storm of unrealistic prices, unexpected contractual problems or worse. What Is a Reverse...