How many hours a week do I need to work?

There's no minimum. Most Partners start with a few hours a week and grow from there. It's entirely up to you.

Do I need to be at home to do this?

No. Because it's conversation-based, you can work from anywhere — home, a café, or even on the school run.

What equipment do I need?

In reality, all you need is access to the internet so you can share information, send company links and stay in touch with customers and your team. For many Partners, that's simply a smartphone. Others prefer using a tablet or laptop, particularly if they're working from home or joining online training sessions.

Can You Really Work From Home With Utility Warehouse?

One of the questions I'm asked most often is whether you can genuinely build a Utility Warehouse business from home. The short answer is yes, but the better answer is that you can build it from almost anywhere.

Over the years I've worked with Partners who do most of their business from their kitchen table, others who work from cafés between meetings, and plenty who fit it around family life using little more than a mobile phone. Some enjoy meeting people face to face, while others are perfectly happy having conversations online. That's one of the things I've always liked about the business; it adapts to your lifestyle rather than expecting you to adapt to it.

A Business That Fits Around Your Life

One thing many people have in common before they join is the feeling that life is already busy enough. Parents are juggling school runs, after-school clubs and family commitments, while others are caring for relatives or holding down a full-time job. Very few people have hours of spare time every day, but the good news is they don't need to.

Unlike a traditional job, there are no office hours to stick to and no commute to fit into your day. You decide when you work, where you work and how much time you want to invest. Whether that means an hour in the evening once the children are in bed or a few hours during the day, the business is designed to fit around your life, not the other way round. You can learn more about how the business model works here.

Who Does It Suit?

I've noticed certain groups of people are often drawn to the flexibility. Parents like being able to work around school hours, while people with caring responsibilities appreciate having the freedom to move work around appointments. Many Partners already have a full-time job and see Utility Warehouse as a way of building a second income without taking on another fixed shift. I've also met people who simply grew tired of commuting and wanted to spend that time doing something that benefited their own future. Ultimately, the common thread isn't their profession or their background—it's that they value flexibility.

So, What Do You Actually Do?

People often imagine working from home means sitting behind a computer all day, but in reality, most of the business revolves around conversations. You talk to people who are reviewing their household bills, explain how Utility Warehouse works, answer their questions and help them decide whether it's a good fit for them. You can check the official Utility Warehouse support pages to see the range of services we provide. If someone chooses to become a customer or a Partner, you continue supporting them as they get started. There isn't one way of building the business, and that's one of its strengths.

What Equipment Do You Need?

Another question that comes up regularly is whether you need expensive equipment to get started. In reality, you need very little; if you have access to the internet, you already have the essentials. Many Partners build their business almost entirely from their smartphone, while others prefer using a tablet or laptop. The equipment isn't what makes the difference; it's the conversations you have and the relationships you build.

The Honest Bit

I'd be doing you a disservice if I suggested working from home with Utility Warehouse was effortless. It isn't; like any business, it takes time to learn, confidence to have conversations and consistency to keep going when progress feels slower than you'd like. The difference is that you're not filling your spare bedroom with stock or worrying about unsold products. You're helping people compare services they're already paying for every month, which has always felt like a more natural conversation.

Is Working From Home With Utility Warehouse Right for You?

Only you can answer that. Some people love the flexibility and build a business that fits perfectly around their family or career, while others decide it isn't for them. I'd encourage you to look beyond the headlines, understand more about our organisation, and think about the lifestyle you're trying to build. If you would like to explore if this is the right fit for you, reach out for a chat or visit our get started guide to see what the first steps look like.