As a small company, it is essential that you manage time and money extremely effectively to keep your business ahead of the competition.
Fuel is one of the biggest costs for any company which relies on vehicles for its daily operation. By taking advantage of a fuel card from fuelGenie you’ll have fewer worries and therefore more time to focus on your core business. Read on to find out:
- How fuel cards can benefit small companies
- Which supermarkets can fuelGenie be used at
- Why fuelGenie is a better option than other fuel cards
- What size of company would benefit from a fuel card
- How to sign up for a fuelGenie card
- How to manage it
How can fuel cards benefit small companies?
fuelGenie directs companies to supermarkets to ensure that drivers have access to fuel which is less expensive than the national average. However, one of the major benefits is that fuelGenie removes the requirement for the collection of business receipts.
All transactions are recorded and put into a single HMRC-approved invoice to make VAT reclaim easier. This removes the emphasis on the driver collecting receipts and gives the business owner more visibility about what is happening.
Which supermarkets can fuelGenie be used at?
There are more than 1,370 Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s petrol filling stations across the country that accept fuelGenie. The benefit of this is that they are convenient, easy to find and have the advantages of other associated store-specific benefits.
Why is fuelGenie a better option than other fuel cards?
For a start it is completely free! There is no initial cost and no ongoing fees. In addition, it can be used alongside supermarket loyalty or reward schemes to help drivers themselves benefit, while saving the company money at the same time.
By using supermarket fuel, small companies can save over 3p per litre on fuel. Finally, fuelGenie provides a complete online management tool, ensuring the companies know where and when drivers are refuelling.
What size of company would benefit from a fuel card?
There are various types of fuel card available for all different types of companies. fuelGenie helps businesses maintain that all-important cash flow, reduces the administrative burden significantly and puts the owner or fleet manager in charge of the overall fuel costs.
How do we sign up for a fuelGenie card?
Applying really couldn’t be easier! Just complete this simple online form. It only takes a couple of minutes and then you can be in complete control of your company’s fuel costs. To help speed up the process even further, ensure that you have access to company details, such as registration number and registered address, before you begin. What are you waiting for?
How do we manage it?
You’ll have 24/7 access to your online account management facility. You can manage all aspects of fuel management for your company in one easy and accessible place. It allows you to:
- Set card limits – to avoid overspending
- Download invoices and transaction reports in an Excel format
- Track driver refuelling – to see where and when drivers are filling up
- Request new cards – for new staff or if cards get lost
- Stay on top of finances – to ensure overall spend is what you expect
This way you have complete control of the company’s fuel spend, allowing you to focus on other parts of the business.
