Running a business in Australia isn’t cheap. 

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Between staff costs, rent, insurance, and rising supply prices, energy bills can feel like one expense you just can’t control. 

But here’s the thing: you can.

By regularly comparing your business electricity and gas plans, you can make sure you’re never paying more than you need to. And avoid the costly trap of auto-renewals and outdated contracts.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through when to compare, what to look for, and how Termina makes it simple to always stay on the best rates.

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How often should you be comparing business electricity and gas prices?

The short answer: as often as possible.

Energy markets are constantly shifting. Prices go up and down based on demand, supply pressures, and government policy updates. 

The plan that worked for you last year may already be outdated today.

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At Termina, we work to review regularly so that you automatically stay on the lowest prices every month. Key factors we review:

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• Contracts often auto-renew at higher rates. If you don’t review your plan when it ends, you may be rolled onto a less competitive tariff without even realising.
• Fixed vs variable rates. If you’re on a fixed-rate contract, it might make sense to lock in again before prices rise. If you’re on a variable rate, monitoring the market more often can help you avoid spikes.
• Seasonal business changes. High-usage industries like hospitality, laundries, and warehouses can benefit from aligning contract reviews with peak operating months.
  
  

Think of energy like stock: you wouldn’t buy supplies without checking prices. Your electricity and gas should be treated the same way.

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How do you know you’re on the best energy rates?

Not all business energy bills are easy to read, and providers don’t always make it clear when you’re overpaying. But there are a few warning signs:

• Your rates sit above the current market average.
• You’re hit with hidden fees or network charges that weren’t explained upfront.
• You notice unexpected price hikes without clear justification.
• Your plan has quietly rolled over without transparency.
• Your business energy usage doesn’t match your billing (for example, cafés using more power during off-peak hours but paying peak rates).
  
  

Business energy reports can help you spot inefficiencies, but most owners don’t have the time to wade through spreadsheets and invoices. 

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That’s where a tool like Termina comes in. We automatically benchmark your current rates against the entire market every month, so you don’t have to.

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Why Termina is different

Most energy brokers work for the providers, not for you. 

They take commissions from retailers and recommend whichever plan pays them the most. 

That means businesses often end up paying more, not less.

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Termina flips the model.

• Automated comparison: Our platform checks your electricity and gas bills every month against the live market.
• Retailer-agnostic recommendations: We don’t take commissions, so the plans we recommend are unbiased and based purely on savings.
• Both electricity and gas covered: One platform that handles both fuels, across every site you operate.
• Biggest Buyers Group: We are proud to be Australia’s largest energy buyers group for small businesses.
• Business-focused: We’re built for SMEs and multi-site operations, not households.
  
  

And because our revenue comes from the savings we generate, our incentives are 100% aligned with yours.

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Put power back in the hands of your business

You don’t need to be an energy expert to save money on your bills. 

You just need a system that ensures you’re never paying more than the market demands.

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With Termina, you get:

• Peace of mind knowing your rates are always competitive.
• Joining Australia’s biggest energy buyers group for businesses.
• Automatic protection from price increases.
• One dashboard for all your electricity and gas usage.
• Clear, transparent reporting for costs and emissions.
  
  

So instead of wasting hours on the phone with energy retailers, you can put your time back into running your business.

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Ready to compare?

Don’t let your contracts quietly roll over into higher rates.

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Let Termina compare business electricity and gas plans for you – it’s fast, free, and designed for Aussie businesses.

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