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Business
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Your Guide To Partnering With BEST

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A Personal Introduction 22

A Personal Introduction
From CEO Troy Wrigley, Dear Potential Partner,

RE. The BEST green business What are we looking for?


opportunity available anywhere We create new partnerships with two types of
Firstly, may I say thank you for expressing your candidate:
interest in what we have to offer. To be reading this • Entrepreneurs
document, you are likely either an entrepreneur • Established Businesses
interested in unlocking the wonderful potential of the
We’re looking for people with the resources,
energy efficiency market, or an established business
connections and skills to be a successful BEST partner.
looking to diversify and tap into a sustainable revenue
stream in a growth industry.
Ultimately, if you succeed - we succeed. So it’s in our
interest to choose only the very best partners, to train
Either way, you are very welcome here and I hope what
them carefully and arm them as best we can to sell our
follows within this document is of keen interest to you.
products. The more you sell, and the more money you
We have worked very hard to put together a partner
make, the better we do.
and distribution model that is flexible, dynamic and
effective - in use successfully the world over.
If you ultimately choose to take advantage of this
genuine ground floor opportunity, and as a result you
What can we offer partners?

“ If you succeed –
are invited to attend training in the near future, then I
First and foremost, we offer our partners distribution look forward to meeting you personally.
rights for a small portfolio of best-in-class energy

we succeed ”
efficiency products. As you’ll see in this document, Best wishes
these products are effective, cost-effective and very
attractive to businesses. They offer a ready-made way-
in to the burgeoning energy efficiency market.
Troy Wrigley
But more than that, we offer expert support, training CEO @ BEST (British Energy Saving Technology)
and resources. We offer you the chance to become an
expert in the field of energy monitoring, management
and efficiency - to arm yourself with the skills you need
to be a success in the industry.

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YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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Your New Products


Product Overview Your Portfolio
Having worked within the energy saving business for What follows is a short breakdown of each product
decades, our management team and technical partners included in the BEST portfolio, all available for
have been closely involved with the development of distribution by our partners.
several innovative and often revolutionary energy saving
solutions. That isn’t to say that selling all of these products is
compulsory. Many of our partners choose to focus
At BEST, we have a dedicated research and development on a selection of the products that will have the
team committed to delivering leading solutions that are greatest impact in their own territory, leaving others for
both technically brilliant and commercially sound. In diversification later into the venture.
concise terms, we specialise in designing ‘intelligence’
into equipment. As you’ll see over the next few pages, However you want to do it, these products are available,
transforming high-energy consumption machines into effective and in-use globally with happy clients.
something intelligent enough to moderate their own
usage can make a huge impact. Please note - the following pages are very brief
overviews of complicated, high-tech products. More
And crucial to our product offering, we have the detailed information and videos are contained in our
technology to measure, monitor and manage that Private Information Area, accessible only to potential
impact. Eniscope is our leading product and the most partners with upgraded access. You can upgrade your
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“ We specialise in
designing intelligence
into equipment

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“An effective monitoring system is typically the


most important element of any energy management
programme and will deliver the fastest payback”
Siemens
Top 10 Energy Saving Options

Energy Monitoring & Management


It may surprise you to learn that global technology What is Eniscope? The software is intuitive, cloud-based and extremely
giant Siemens recently identified Energy Monitoring detailed. Data from a whole estate can be easily
The latest version of our energy monitoring product,
& Targeting’ as the #1 solution to business energy analysed from a single platform, at a second-by-
released in early 2018, is the Eniscope 8 Hybrid. It’s an
saving, in their landmark report; ‘Top Ten Energy Saving second level if required.
end-to-end combination of hardware, software and
Options – Technology To Deliver The Fastest Returns’.
external control modules that provides everything a
building manager could need to optimise their estate’s
In their estimations, any company wishing to offer
energy consumption.
their clients a complete energy saving service must
be in a position to provide an effective energy
The hardware is plug-and-play, installed safely within
monitoring solution. Alarms
Stay Aware

3 hours; with 8 three-phase metering points, physical 20:32 Basement Generators


10/03/2018

Problem

connectivity for temperature and pulse inputs and


Running at 12% worse than target

Employee

BEST is a global leader in the monitoring


Ray Chatterham

wireless connectivity for our range of proprietary


Action

and analysis of accurate, itemised,


Confirm

wireless IoT sensors.


real-time energy data.

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“Almost 12 million people are employed worldwide in the


refrigeration sector, which consumes about 17% of the overall
electricity used worldwide.”
International Institute of Refrigeration

Refrigeration Energy Saving


The problem with refrigerators has been exactly the What is CUES?
same for 100 years or more - they use air temperature
CUES (Chilled Unit Energy Saver) is an NSF approved Quick Case Study
as the signal to control their refrigeration cycle (ie.
technology that changes the way refrigerators work. Miss Mauds pastry houses installed CUES
when the fridge starts and stops).
Using a non-toxic wax food simulant in a protective on chillers and freezers in their stores. In
enclosure to mimic food temperature, it sends signals this case, results actually exceeded our
But we buy refrigeration units to cool food, not air!
to control the refrigeration cycle in a far more efficient usual levels and savings were 43%! With a
And switching this focus in a Client’s fridges can
way. government grant provided as well, and
make a huge difference to their energy consumption,
savings of $15,600 a year, the client was
because air changes temperature much more rapidly
Typically, that means the average cycle last longer, rather pleased.
than food. The air in a unit may have warmed and need
but is 80% less frequent. With no compromise to food
cooling, but if the food is still at the perfect temperature
temperature or safety, the client can enjoy up to 33%
then that energy is wasted!
energy savings.

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“The world is poised to install 700 million air conditioners by


2030, and 1.6 billion of them by 2050”
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Air-Conditioning Energy Saving


Maintaining a comfortable ambient room temperature What is ACES?
may account for the largest portion of a building’s
ACES (Air Conditioning Energy Saver), incorporates a Quick Case Study
energy bill.
microprocessor controller that captures information Over in the Caribbean, the Las Americas
from sensors accurate to a fraction of one degree, to office complex installed ACES and saw
Most Air Conditioning systems are designed to cope
regulate compressor cycles. In short, it ensures your 25.3% savings, at just a 6 month ROI
with the extremes of temperature on the few hottest
clients have exactly the temperature they need - no period.
days of the year, with many then further oversized
more and no less – and it saves up to 35% of energy
by design – just in case. Similar to the problem with
costs in the process.
AC induction motors in general, air-con systems are
designed to work harder than they will almost ever
The applications are myriad, but ACES is obviously
need to. That lack of intelligence means they expend a
particularly popular in businesses where keeping cool
huge amount of extra energy doing so.
is key - fast food chains, hotels, convenience stores,
offices and so on.

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“The global motor control market is set to witness a significant growth due
to the growing demand for industrial automation in developed regions and
regulations promoting energy saving across major industries.”
Markets and markets

Motor Energy Reduction


AC induction motors consume more than half of all What is Integra? Secondly, Integra ensures (if appropriate for the
the world’s electricity, yet motors can be incredibly application) that the equipment is turned off
In the right applications, our intelligent motor control
wasteful. automatically when it’s left running but not working.
product ‘Integra’ can save up to 50% of the energy a
How often do you walk onto an escalator that’s running
machine would typically consume.
Crucially, machines usually have no sense of how hard with no one on it?
they need to work. They simply work at the power
Firstly, Integra dynamically adjusts the amount of
they are designed to, regardless of the true load. In
energy a motor uses in direct proportion to the job of
many cases, they could achieve the same results with
considerably less energy spent.
‘work’ it does. It introduces the intelligence required Quick Case Study
for the motor to know what load it has and perfectly
Volkswagon saved 24% on their energy
adapt to it.
Think about an escalator - does the motor need to costs in one of their factories, when they
expend the same energy carrying one person, as it’s installed 11 Integra units on their Machine
max capacity of 100 people? Presses and Hydraulic Applications.

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a new generation of intelligent lighting

“The global LED lighting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of


13% between 2017 and 2022. The market revenue of $26.09 billion
in 2016 is expected to grow up to $54.28 Billion by 2022.”
Zion Market Research

High-Bay LED Lighting


We are all aware that LED lighting has been a big 1. Daylight harvesting - each unit detects the
growth industry for a while now and that there is a available sunlight and adjusts its own output to
substantial amount of money to be made. But with maintain a perfect, eye-level light level.
competition present, only products with a really strong 2. Occupancy sensing - each unit understands
set of USPs are likely to succeed. Fortunately, Eluma is when it’s needed and will dim or switch off
quite unique... when not required.

What is Eluma? Unique Heat Dissipation Quick Case Study


The actual LED technology on our lighting product Even LEDs produce heat. Our unique casing increases Deltaform Ltd saved 89% on their
is impressive enough on its own, but what makes the surface ‘cooling’ area from 40,000mm2 in annual lighting bill by upgrading to the
Eluma really stand out against the competition is its comparable luminaires to over 1,200,000mm2 Eluma system. That’s 241,000 kWh saved
intelligence: without increasing the weight or size. That means annually, with an ROI of just 17 months.
a massive lifespan of 100,000 hours (10 years) and
greatly reduced maintenance, increasing its already
impressive ROI.

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A SMARRT Approach
Of course, the products are extremely important, but most clients also value less tangible factors like
quality of service, knowledge and a professional, consistent approach. Every partner with BEST needs to
not only know how to sell the products we offer, but how to differentiate themselves on the market.

To help introduce a consistent quality of approach to energy management across our global partner
network, we created SMARRT - an ISO 50 001 guided strategy for delivering the best possible quality of
service to clients everywhere:

1 Survey 2 Monitor 3 Analyse 4 Reduce 5 Review 5 Target


We have developed an IOS Using our proprietary The data from Eniscope is With the benefit of itemised How well has the strategy The key to a successful
/ Android app to assist with monitoring system – sent up into the cloud, where data, we can remotely isolate worked? This stage is all investment in energy
delivering quick, accurate Eniscope – we can our partners and clients can areas of wastage and take about comprehensive efficiency is sustained
on-site surveys. accurately track energy monitor it in real-time using immediate low-cost action. reporting - we can show success. Our energy
usage (and wastage) over our intuitive interface. In addition, we can introduce granular analysis of the monitoring system stays
time. Second by second. retrofit technologies to make energy management in place, verifying success
Device by device. even greater savings. strategy to inform the future and identifying targets
targeting process. for change.

“ ISO 50001 strategy for


delivering the best possible
NB. As you can see, SMARRT also provides the framework to bring in technologies at
the perfect time. Monitor & Analyse equate to Eniscope, whilst Reduce is the perfect
time to introduce CUES, ACES, Integra and Eluma as appropriate.

quality of service
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Energy Management
Your Recurring Revenue “Recurring revenue makes small
If you were to ask any of our largest clients around the world - 7-Eleven, IBM, KFC, Walmart and so on - what they value businesses more appealing to
the most about what our partners provide them, it’s the service. buyers. There’s simply more interest
in businesses that can demonstrate
The products are crucial, of course, and they are passionate about the money and kWh they save, but they all reliable revenue streams. In some cases,
understand that saving meaningful energy is a process. Big Data is useless unless it’s in the hands of someone who recurring revenue can significantly
can analyse, interpret and act on it - they simply don’t have that expertise in-house.
increase the value and sale price of the
In this way, all of our most successful partners have absorbed the training we give, practiced on our demo accounts
business.”
and now offer that expertise to their clients on an ongoing basis. Bob House
President of BizBuySell
The Service
Of course, in reality our partners do not have to provide this alone. We have an expert team in house that can help
identify opportunities, build bespoke reports and generally support our partners wherever needed.

“ Big data is useless


But the key benefit is recurring revenue. In addition to the lump sum sales they make, our partners build a portfolio of
‘managed’ projects, in which the client relies upon them to help meet their energy reduction targets.

What’s So Good About Recurring Revenue?


unless it’s in the
hands of someone

Two things:

1. Sustainability. With a dependable income 2. Asset value. A businesses’ value is tied to who can analyse it
stream, you can sustainably grow your amount of consistent revenue it generates.
business. Even if you have a bad month on If you ever came to sell on your energy
new sales, you still have dependable revenue efficiency business, having a recurring revenue
coming in regardless. stream would greatly enhance its sale value.

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Section 2
YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL

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The Market “ The world is your PR company ”


Rapid Growth, Unlimited Potential Longevity
Every day, people everywhere are being encouraged by their governments and the Anyone looking for a strong business opportunity is looking for a chance to not just
media to save energy. Through TV, Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, Electoral make a large amount of money in the short term, but to generate revenue for years
Campaigns, the Internet and even Hollywood Movies. and decades to come. It’s that sort of opportunity that is truly life changing; the
chance to build a valuable asset, to improve your life and that of your children.
The urgent need to be energy efficient is being promoted actively and relentlessly.
In effect, the world is your PR company - generating an ever greater feeling of ‘need’ The energy efficiency industry provides that business opportunity. Energy will be high
among businesses to cut energy usage and be more efficient. on the agenda for the foreseeable future, of that you can be sure.

In addition, saving energy is seen as one of the primary ways of combating Energy Efficiency Market Stats:
something we all face: Climate Change. Indeed, the consequences of Climate Change
are seen by many as the single biggest threat that civilisation has ever faced. $231bn Market Value (2017)

All of us want to make a positive contribution to addressing this global problem, but 9% Market Growth (2016-17)
at the same time climate change is presenting us with arguably the biggest business
opportunity of the Century. 58% Invested in Building Efficiency (2017)

“Reinventing energy is a “The greatest business “Achieving a zero emissions


multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. opportunity of our age.” economy is the greatest
It dwarfs any business business opportunity of
UK Trade & Industry Secretary
opportunity in history.” the century.”
Bill Gross Paul Polman
(net worth - $2.5bn) CEO of Unilever

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Case Study 1
We could talk theoretically about your profit potential, but the best way to give you a credible idea is to present some “In 2015 we met IQ Energy Nordic and
real-world examples of what BEST partners achieved in recent years. were introduced to the Eniscope system.
It gave us the opportunity to monitor our
7-Eleven Choose Eniscope For Denmark Rollout energy consumption in a whole different
BEST Partner IQ Energy Nordic way. I’ve never seen a system like it, though
Project Value to Partner $1.2 million I’ve had a lot of meetings with a lot of
Number of Locations 120 providers. It’s been very easy, the platform
Energy Saved (So Far) 2.7 million kWh is very intuitive.

Brief Overview Building on that successful PoC, IQ Energy convinced “I would recommend the Eniscope system
BEST partner IQ Energy carved out a deal with 7-Eleven to roll out Eniscope across all their stores to other companies and I have already
international convenience store giant ‘7-Eleven’. in Denmark. What’s more, new PoC installations are recommended it internally to our seven
Beginning with a proof of concept installation on a underway in Sweden and Norway, and the client has countries.”
handful of stores, they impressed with the impact they recommended Eniscope internally to all seven countries
made, using a combination of our technology (Eniscope) in the area. Head of Estate Management,
and their own energy management expertise. Reitan Convenience (7-Eleven) Denmark
For our client, the project has so far been worth $1.2
million in recurring revenue and lump sum fees. That
number grows with every new installation and 7-Eleven,
via their license holder Reitan Group, pay them monthly
to manage the whole network.

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Case Study 2
BEST Partner & IBM Collaborate To Manage Energy At Peru International “At one of the largest airports in South
Airport America, the operators needed to comply
BEST Partner EnergyCloud with ambitious energy reduction goals…
Project Value to Partner $2.4 million Eniscope was the chosen platform to
Number of Circuits Measured 1,417 provide the flexibility, cost and ease-of-
Project Cost to Client $0 (Yes, Really!) use to measure 1,417 circuits; identifying
energy leaks, electrical safety issues and
Brief Overview Following the SMARRT approach to energy providing automatic tenant billing and
BEST partner EnergyCloud offer a fantastic example management, EnergyCloud are now testing and rolling CO2 reporting.”
of what is possible with the Eniscope system and the out retrofit technologies - including Eluma and our new
thermal sensors and control modules. Roberto Flores
SMARRT approach to energy management. In this
Co-Founder at EnergyCloud
project, EnergyCloud are working hand-in-hand with IBM
to monitor and manage energy consumption at Lima And even better, EnergyCloud’s innovative payment
Airport, Peru - the country’s largest international airport. scheme meant no upfront costs to the client… at all.
Costs are all paid from savings, meaning an infinite
The Proof of Concept (PoC) in this case revolved around ROI for the client and no capital or budgetary impact. A
chiller systems. Having quickly and seamlessly delivered fantastic deal for the client and recurring revenue in the
22% savings in this area, EnergyCloud were granted millions of dollars for our partner. Win, win!
rights to a full energy management rollout and a ten year
contract for the facility. Working closely with the IBM
facilities management team, they now provide energy
management as a service.

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Case Study 3
BEST Partner Unlocks HUGE $39m Deal With USA Schools District “The first objection when you sit down
with anyone is ‘I don’t have the money to
BEST Partner Minimise USA
pay for these installations’, so the key to
Project Value to Partner $39m (rising to $100m+)
our business model is to take the money
Number of Locations 270
decision out of the equation of selling. ”
Project Cost to Client $0

“We produced a model whereby the


Brief Overview Using the incredible accuracy of Eniscope, Minimise can
BEST partner Minimise USA provide the third and predict the impact of physical energy saving technology energy savings would pay for the
perhaps most impressive of our case studies here. And (like our LED lighting system Eluma). Using that installations, but we also went a step
although the project fee is obviously striking - $39m information, our Partner can use finance (not their own further. We offer a share of the savings
currently, rising to the hundreds of millions of dollars funds) to provide a huge windfall to the client right at that our technologies create, verified by
over the next couple of years - this isn’t even the most the start, then enjoy the recurring revenue of the energy the Eniscope, and we pay them up front.
impressive part. savings thereafter.
We’re actually paying the customer to do
And what’s more, the money the client receives is based
business with us!”
The model Minimise are offering their client
(Hillsborough Schools District) gives that client not only on the initial projections. If Minimise save even more, Danny Badran
no upfront costs, but it gives them their energy savings then they make even more profit. It’s a remarkable CEO at Minimise USA
paid to them in a lump sum... right at the start. project and one that is potentially replicable all around
the world. A strong example of the possibilities with
Eniscope and the life-changing amounts of money our
partners are making, with our products and support.

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Margins
The profit you can expect from each product will Small Factory Large Factory Quick Service
vary depending on volume. However, as a guide, Restaurant with
you can expect the following profit margins; 250 sites
Eluma 35% Eluma Eluma Eniscope
Integra, ACES, CUES, Atmos 50% Units 50 Units 250 Units 250
Eniscope 65% Revenue $26,000 Revenue $130,000 Revenue $975,000
Profit $9,100 Profit $45,500 Profit $650,000
While Eluma has the smallest profit margin it will
typically secure a larger portion of the revenue. Integra Integra ACES
Units 5 Units 25 Units 1250
The following examples* are designed to illustrate the Revenue $6,500 Revenue $32,500 Revenue $243,750
potential profit you could enjoy with different types of client Profit $3,250 Profit $16,250 Profit $121,875
and are based on delivering a 2-year payback.
Eniscope Eniscope CUES
In all the examples you would be in a position Units 1 Units 5 Units 500
Revenue $3,900 Revenue $19,500 Revenue $84,500
to enjoy ongoing revenue from the energy
Profit $2,600 Profit $13,000 Profit $42,250
management service that Eniscope empowers
you to deliver. For a more detailed understanding Total Profit $14,950 Total Profit $74,750 Total Profit $814,125
of this revenue, please speak to your Business
Manager. One sale per week One sale per month One sale per quarter
= $627,900 per year profit = $897,000 per year profit = $3,256,500
*Important note: No one can or should predict your earning
potential for you. These examples are for illustrative
purposes only. Your actual earning potential will vary
depending on factors such as your territory, your clients,
what you elect to charge for your services and, significantly,
the amount of effort you put in.

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Section 3
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Training
Your Route To Becoming An Energy Expert “As a rookie distributor with my first hard
core week of sales effort behind me, the
At BEST, we pride ourselves on our ability to take an individual or company, often with no previous experience in the
energy industry, from a standing start to profitable trading in the shortest possible time-frame.
following points are now blatantly clear:
BEST have tools, resources and training par
We have spent a decade honing our Partner Development Training programme, and if you want proof of its excellence… the rest is up to you. They have
effectiveness, just flip back through the case studies in the previous section. All three partners went through the forgotten things about energy saving that
same programme. we have yet to learn!”

Jimmy
About Partner Training South Africa
Partner training is held on a regular basis at locations around the world - including the UK, UAE, Singapore, USA,
Mexico and more. Locations, dates and agendas are available on request.

The training itself has been designed by the founding directors at BEST, who have almost 100 years of experience
in the energy industry between them. It has evolved greatly over the years, bringing in new wisdom from successful
partner projects and the latest techniques, strategies and tools available to energy efficiency businesses. A typical
agenda would include:

Commercial Skills Development Technical Skills Development

• Prospecting and lead generation • Installation and commissioning


• Client presentations and demonstrations • Monitoring strategies
• Fact-finding missions and surveys • Analysis and opportunity identification
• Proof of Concept proposals and agreements • Use of retrofit technology to save energy
• Upsell opportunities • Targeting and achieving long-term energy reductions

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Sales Academy
Ongoing Upskilling & Training “New to 2018, Sales Academy really is
You will learn a huge amount in the two days of partner training you attend face-to-face, but we understand that the culmination of over a decade of
it often takes a little longer to achieve the skill level you need to be truly successful. That’s why we created Sales doing business with our products and
Academy; a diligently created series of resources, events, webinars, video courses and more, designed to help our our evolving business model. It’s the
global partners be the very best they can be. understanding that there are a huge
number of lessons to be learned from our
Why?
partners everywhere and there’s no need
To briefly refer back to the introduction in this document; when you succeed, we succeed. It is in our best interests for any partner, new or old, to reinvent
to make new partners as effective as possible, as quickly as possible - because our income is directly proportional
the wheel!”
to yours! The better you do, the better we do. Which is why we’ve invested a lot in creating such a powerful,
comprehensive set of training resources. Ben Willcocks
Key Accounts Director @ BEST
How?
Sales Academy is all delivered online. So wherever you are in the world, you can benefit from tutorials and coaching
sessions delivered in a personal, interactive way. You can refer back to them any time and use them as the basis of
establishing a powerful, valuable skill set.

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International Support
Marketing & Technical Assistance
Of all the areas of running an energy efficiency business, there are two that we find require the most direct support
from our UK-based team:

Marketing Technical
We understand that, particularly at the start of your Not all of our new partners are already operating
business or new department, generating ‘leads’ can be in the energy industry. Many come from a sales or
a difficult and daunting task. If your background is not management background, and that skillset is perhaps “Support in the field is often crucial for
in marketing, then the prospect of procuring databases, just as valuable, if not more, than technical knowledge -
new partners. It’s one thing learning the
setting up email campaigns, handling social media just ask Danny Badran (pg 17)!
theory with training programmes, but
and designing a brand and website will all be scarily
unfamiliar! If technical expertise is not your strong suit, then as well there’s nothing like being shown the
as our Partner Training Programme and Sales Academy, way first-hand - particularly if that
To assist, we have built an experienced marketing we can arrange for our engineers to visit you wherever helps you secure your first couple
department who are on hand to provide all of these you are in the world. of contracts!”
things and more. New partners can get a full brand,
including logo and colour palette, within days of starting We can even send them on site visits to clients with you, David Grinstead,
with BEST. Within weeks, they can have a market-leading to help you navigate the technical complexities of energy Head of Technical Services @ BEST
website up and running, complete with case studies, management until you’re familiar enough to take it on
product pages and enquiry forms ready to generate new yourself.
leads. And within a month, they can have advertising
and email outreach campaigns running for them, like
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ESA Accreditation
The Energy Saving Association “The ESA logo is a stamp of authority
Following your graduation from the training course, you will automatically qualify for 3 months free membership of the available to BEST partners from day 1.
Energy Saving Association. This is an international organisation which has been created to give independent business We are proud to endorse the work done
owners an immediate sense of credibility and belonging in the industry. by BEST around the world, and of the
substantial positive impact that work has.”
Of course, ESA membership is much more than just a logo you can use! Crucially, it is an indication to your customers
that you are a trained specialist in the field of Energy Management, backed by a global network of business Energy Saving Association
professionals, engineers and product developers with an incredibly diverse and extensive understanding of energy
conservation strategies.

This will give you the confidence to approach customers knowing you either have or can obtain the answers to their
most challenging questions. As an independent business owner, you want to be in business
FOR yourself, not BY yourself. ESA membership will give you the confidence to grow your business
in the company of experts from within the industry.

You can visit the ESA website on www.the-esa.org, but please be aware that some content is
only available to members.

“ You want to be in business


For yourself, not By yourself!

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Section 4
THE LICENSE COSTS

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Available License Structures


For Businesses & Entrepreneurs Established Businesses “Really, really good experience. It’s working
with a company you can be close with,
We are fortunate to receive regular requests for For established businesses, we recognise that you may
partnerships from a variety of individuals and already have a client-base ready and waiting to take on
that listens to what you want to talk about.
organisations who recognise the qualities of our BEST’s products. As such, there are instances where They’ll certainly help you develop the
products and business opportunity. Within those an initial investment is not required and a monthly company as well and are open to ideas.”
requests, some are entrepreneurs looking for a commitment can be made instead. This provides
‘business in a box’ with strong prospects and a more ‘cash-flow friendly way of accessing our Dave Wiseman, Northern Gas & Power
established products, others are companies looking to remarkable product range and support materials. BEST Partner, UK
diversify and develop strong new revenue streams. Our
approach for each group varies. Investment Costs “As the years go on, the solution grows
This document is intended to give potential partners with us. The experience has been fantastic
Entrepreneurs an overview of options and a flavour of the partnership for us, as we continue to grow revenue,
For an entrepreneur, our focus is on providing opportunity as a whole. Specific details like investment
and for our clients, because we can drive
everything you need to get started - taking you from costs are included in our Private Information Area.
more value for them at each step as BEST
0 to 60 as fast as possible. An initial investment is You can complete a short form on the button below
required, which covers the cost of a variety of elements to increase your access level and see this information develops more tools.”
crucial to the success of your new enterprise with us: immediately:
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• Hardware Package BEST Partner, Peru
• PoC Promotion Package
• Partner Training Package
• Sales Academy & Support Portal Access
• Local Engineer Support Visit
• Dedicated Support & Service Managers
• Media & Marketing pack
• Bespoke Business Tools
Click the link to
explore the options

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Section 5
THE GUARANTEE

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100% Guarantee
A Business Opportunity Without Risk “ We’re willing to
guarantee any


We’ve been helping new operators start in the energy industry for a long time. We know just how effective our
business model can be, how powerful the tools we provide are and how strong our training programme is. We see it in investment costs
the success of our partners from Peru to the UK, Canada to Malaysia.

We know that any potential partner who attends a training event will very quickly see the potential in what we offer and
we are so confident, we’re willing to guarantee over and above any investment costs.

How Does It Work?


Once your application has been accepted, you will be invited to the next available training event. There you will meet
with key Directors here at BEST, other current and future business partners and see our products demonstrated live.

If, at the end of the first day of training, you are not completely satisfied with the opportunity available and you do
not believe you can successfully do business with us, then you can cancel your application. We’ll refund any initial
investment you made to secure your application.

We think that’s a pretty fair offer!

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Section 6
YOUR NEXT STEP

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Your Next Step


Continue Your Journey With Us
Potential partners follow a set journey through our systems, which allows us to release important
information at the right stages - and only to partners who are serious about the opportunity.

1 Business Information Pack You are


2 Upgraded Access Form currently
3 Private Information Area (PIA) here
4 Telephone / Skype Conference
5 Discovery Seminar Event (Optional)
6 Heads of Agreement
7 Formal Application & Acceptance

Upgrade Your Access


As you can see, your next step is to complete a short form and upgrade your access level.

Why do we need more information?


Our form will only take a couple of minutes to complete, but it asks some useful question for our team to help
differentiate potential partners. We can established whether you are a solo entrepreneur or a business, whether
you have experience in the industry already, what your ambitions are for your new distributorship and so on.

With this information, we can make sure the right member of our business development team deals with you
and we can prioritise the partners who are the ‘best fit’ for what we look for.

What’s in the Private Information Area?


If you have completed the form, then we know you are serious about our opportunity. You therefore
receive privileged access (immediately) to sensitive materials, like price sheets, technical documents, videos
and license costs.

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Let’s Talk!
We’re here to support you, wherever you are in the world

Whether you’re ready to proceed with a package or you want to talk it through with us, you can
speak with our dedicated Business Development team on the details below:

partnerships@bestenergysaving.com
+44 (0) 1726 871 040

BEST Business Development.


Southview House
St Austell Enterprise Park
Cornwall
PL25 4EJ

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