Cost management consultant cuts business wireless expenses for midsize US companies
(ROCKLIN, CA – JANUARY 31, 2011) – California cost management consultant Peak Cost Containment is now offering Peak Precision for Business WirelessTM, a service that empowers CFOs and their staff to see and manage their total business cellular costs. A downloadable information sheet on the service is available at peakcc.com/wireless-for-business-info and a free tool, Business Wireless Cost Analyzer™, is available for use at peakcc.com/business-wireless-analyzer.
Peak is offering a free webinar on Feb. 23rd as well - Out of Control Taxes on Business Wireless Plans. The webinar focuses on the case a $600M US equipment retailer that cut wireless costs by 23% in a matter of weeks.
“Whether your company operates in two states or dozens of states – and whether it has a few hundred wireless devices or thousands -- it’s likely you can reduce your wireless costs. One reason is that different states tax wireless at different rates. In Washington state, it’s 24 percent. In neighboring Oregon, it’s only about 7 percent. On a typical $50-a-month plan, that’s a difference of more than $100 a year in taxes. Multiply that by a few hundred users, and it’s a hefty sum,” says Peak CEO Van Haas.
"Wireless is often cited as one of the 10 fastest growing expenses in corporate America," said Haas. "CFOs and their team members need all the relevant information in one place, served up to them in one clear simple format – regardless of how many carriers they use. Without that, it is difficult to closely manage wireless costs and get all the cost savings that the company deserves.”
No software to buy, no burdensome process changes
Peak Precision for Business Wireless™ saves companies money without the need for a telecom expense management system. Clients do not purchase special software or set up a staff to oversee the program, either.
In the initial phase of an engagement, which typically includes tax optimization and purchasing optimization, Peak earns its compensation by taking a percentage of the money it saves the client.
Because there are ongoing services involved, there’s a small monthly fee for continued optimization, accounts payable ledger, chargeback tools and reporting. But for every dollar Peak charges, it typically saves a client at least $4.
According to Gartner Group, most companies can save 10 to 35% on their wireless bills through closer management (source: gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1305713).
Finding that last 10% in savings
“With cutting edge cost management services, you can make sure your accounts are always allocated properly to take advantage of low taxes so you never overpay,” says Haas. “Maybe you’ve already tried to get a handle on your wireless bills by looking for better plans, changing carriers or even cutting back on the number of employees with company-paid wireless. You can save tens of thousands of dollars more by identifying the last 10 percent in savings through closer management. In fact, the longer it has been since you reviewed your wireless costs, the more we can save you. In some cases it could top 30 percent.”
About Peak Cost Containment
Peak Cost Containment is a California cost management company offering a four-step cost reduction method that helps chief financial officers, chief executive officers, and chief operations officers spot savings opportunities and negotiate better deals on business products and services. Peak reduces expenses by 10-30% in about 90 days for most clients – more savings and faster results than could be accomplished internally. Our experts specialize in lowering business wireless plan charges, lowering merchant card services rates, negotiating lower shipping costs, optimizing insurance costs, saving on office supplies, and finding telecom savings.
Peak fees are contingent on client savings – so you pay for performance and stand only to gain from Peak’s cost reduction services. Confidentiality. Simplicity. Savings. Get started at peackcc.com or call 877.765.7325.