After YET ANOTHER disappointment with National Bank last week (Finding out I was paying about double the account fees I should have been), I have decided to re-look at all our suppliers. In about 2 hours of work, i reckon I can save me/the business about $50+ per month just by changing to new suppliers and new accounts.
Which makes me think a 6monthly review is worth it!!!
Bank
Unfortunately updating bank account details will be a nightmare for automatic payments, this is for personal banking only
Old:
National bank – Was charging per transaction = $12 per month OR a $5 fixed rate
New
Kiwibank Free up account – $0 monthly fees
TOTAL SAVINGS = $5 – $12
Landline + internet
Old:
Telecom for landline – Average price = $75 per month
World Exchange for internet – Average price = $65
New
Orcon – Price = $99.95 per month.
TOTAL SAVINGS = $40
Cellphone
Old:
Vodafone – some convoluted plan = $110 average a month
New
????
Power
Old:
Genesis and Meridian – vastly fluctuates
New
Genesis and Powershop – Still fluctuates but is cheaper per unit
TOTAL SAVINGS = Not sure yet :)
Any ideas of cell phone providers much appreciated!
For cellphone, wait untill June when Vodaphone, Telecom and NZ Communications will all have launched their new networks and will be fighting a price war to get subscribers onto them.
Yeah I gathered you would have some good advice there :)
I personally use Skype with world subscription. It means I get to call clients worldwide for about 23 NZD. I am alternating between the US and UK as a freelance developer, but it may help you too.
https://www.skype.com/intl/en/allfeatures/subscriptions/#worldSubscriptionTab