What are the reasons to take an EE Business Plan?

Helping separate your trade business from your home life, getting a business mobile contract is an important step to consider. In this article we look at the benefits of EE as a service provider.

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Do you often run your business from your phone? Have you ever considered the benefits of a business plan, compared to your usual consumer plan?

Thanks to our partnership with EE, we’re helping bring even more support for small businesses and sole traders. Getting on the right network for your mobile provider can provide excellent award-winning coverage and a range of other solutions.

It has been shown that picking an EE business plan can help boost cashflow, security and productivity. It is why EE has been the best network 10 years in a row*.

Business phone contracts

Given how advanced mobiles have become, it’s perhaps no surprise that many tradespeople today run their business from their phone. And if that sounds familiar, then you’ve probably considered how to split your work and personal lives.

After all, wouldn’t two separate phone contracts be too expensive?

What is a business mobile phone plan?

In short, a business mobile phone plan is an agreement that puts several phones under one contract.

Essentially, it allows you to bundle your teams’ mobiles together into a complete package to reduce administrative costs. All while ensuring everyone stays connected; no matter where in the country they’re based.

The benefits of having a business mobile plan

Regardless of your business’s size, there are a number of reasons why you should look into a business mobile plan:

The 5 reasons to take an EE business plan

Often, people don’t realise that there are even more benefits on an EE Business plan. So, if you’re looking at switching your mobile contract here’s 5 reasons your next business phone should be on EE:

All EE business plans have uncapped speeds

EE business customers get the fastest connectivity and download speeds. Consumer customers for their network tend to have varying, capped speeds. That means your trade business can be even more productive than before.

You’re free to roam in even more places

An EE Business Roam Abroad Pass includes 2 additional countries (China & South Africa). That allows you to stay connected to your customers even if you’re not in the same country as them.

Calls to Europe are included too

With the International Direct Dialling minutes included in Business All Rounder and Full Works Plans, you can ensure that you stay connected to your contacts when in Europe as well. That means keeping an eye on your business, even when you’re sunning yourself on holiday.

Free card reader

Get a free card reader from Square Payments and your first £1000 of transactions fee free with an EE business plan. That allows you to take card payments while you’re on jobs and on the go.

Save up to £237.60 on your next iPhone 14

Checkatrade members can take advantage of a 10% discount off all EE phones, SIM only, laptops and tablets. That means that our members can potentially save a fantastic £237.60 off your next iPhone 14 with a 36 month Business All Rounder plan.

Why EE for Checkatrade Members?

As a tradesperson, particularly when self-employed, it is essential to get the right work-life balance. If you’re running your business as a sole trader or heading up your own company, it is important to switch off sometimes.

Having a business plan for your mobile contract is good because it means you can turn off your work phone in the evenings. Spending time with family and doing the things that you love has been shown time and again to increase productivity.

If you have a personal mobile, then you can use it for your personal life. If you have a business phone, then you can use it just for business. That way you know if it’s a friend or a customer calling, meaning you don’t get unwanted calls at any time of day.

Here are some of the reasons for choosing to get a business phone:

• Switch off at home/on holiday

• Set business hours

• Manage customer expectations

• Promote online / through marketing

• Not using space for business apps – i.e. CRM, Checkatrade, PoweredNow

• Photos saved are relevant to trade jobs

• Added flexibility for your entire team to work more efficiently

• Direct support for your business

As a sole trader, we know that you’re looking for flexibility, value and reliability to help your business run smoothly. With our partnership with EE, you can take advantage of a range of plan benefits. That includes an Annual Check-up, Stay Connected Data and Extended Warranty.

Becoming a Checkatrade member and getting discounts on your mobile phones means you’re always connected and always getting more calls, texts and data for your buck.

You know how vital it is to have the right phone contract for your business. Here are some plans to consider.

EE business Essential plan

With EE’s Business Essential plan, and unlimited calls and texts* your small business will always be connected. Your customers will be able to reach you meaning you can keep your business running smoothly.

Features such as Extended Warranty** gives you free repairs or replacement from manufacturer faults for the lifetime of your plan. That is far longer than a standard manufacturer’s warranty.

There is also a free Annual Check up to ensure your device is working at its best. A quick account review can also make sure you’re getting the best value for your usage.

*Handset and SIMO only ** Excludes SIMO

EE business All Rounder plan

EE's Business All Rounder plans are for those tradespeople that are looking for a better balance between work and life.

Including all features from the Business Essential plans, choosing from the list of Inclusive Extras allows you to relax after a long day. That could be with Apple Music or TNT Sports. Extras could also increase your productivity, such as with Microsoft 365.

You can also upgrade your phone easily with EE’s Upgrade Anytime option. Being able to upgrade anytime allows you to stay up to date with the latest devices just 15 days into your contract.

EE business Full Works plan

EE’s Business Full Works plan are for sole traders who want to customise their plans. It gives more flexibility to cater for all your business needs and wants.

On top of all the benefits of an All Rounder plan, you can select 3 Inclusive Extras. Options include Apple Music, TNT Sports, Microsoft 365 Personal, Roam Abroad Pass, or 500 extra minutes to call Europe and Business Zone from the UK.

EE business SIM only plan

We know it’s not always about the next phone. So if all you’re looking for is a new SIM for your business, then a SIM Only contract is for you. Choose from a Business Essential SIM Only, Business All Rounder SIM Only or Business Full Works SIM Only contract. That gets you the benefits listed above while keeping the phone that you still love.

The benefits of having a business mobile plan

Regardless of whether you are a sole trader, a partnership, or have your own team, there are a number of reasons why you might need a business mobile plan.

For example, you may need to see the same emails and have the same contacts shared across your trade business. It could also mean access to the same CRM systems or useful apps.

Mobile plans for businesses give staff more flexibility as well – a shared calendar for your business means people can see when jobs are and allocate their time effectively.

Business mobile plans can also help reduce the risk of data breaches

As the news regularly shows, they can be very costly, so keeping all company data on a device that can be adequately secured is key.

Another reason for considering a mobile plan for your business is if you use subcontractors or employees. Rather than using their own data or personal devices, they can use a mobile owned by your business. So if someone leaves your team, you still have access to all of that data.

With such good coverage provided by an EE business plan, they’re definitely a provider to consider.

Key takeaways

Here at Checkatrade, we’re a big believer in helping all of our members get the most out of their business. That’s why we’ve partnered with renowned phone company, EE, to bring you direct support.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a sole trader or a limited company. With an EE business SIM, you’ll get excellent award-winning coverage and data caps. As well as a range of other handy phone solutions.

In fact, studies show that picking an EE business plan not only makes working from your phone easier. But it can even boost your business’s cash flow, security, and productivity. It’s just one of the reasons why EE has been voted the best network 10 years in a row*.

• It is important to use a separate mobile for your business, and not use your personal number

• There are many reasons to get a separate phone

• Trade businesses benefit from EE business plan options

• Checkatrade members enjoy a 10% discount with EE

• EE business plans can give access to the latest models

• SIM only plans exist if you love your existing handset (or need something more robust!)

Content disclaimer: This content has been created for general information purposes and should not be taken as formal advice. Read our full disclaimer here.

*UK’S BEST NETWORK 10 YEARS IN A ROW: Rankings based on the RootMetrics® UK RootScore® Report: From H2 2013 to H1 2023. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on 4 national mobile networks across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of EE. Visit ee.co.uk/claims for more details.

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