Minimise cost and maximise efficiency
Making sure your company is cost efficient is an important part of running any successful business. However, when market conditions are challenging, it becomes more important than ever to ensure your spending is streamlined and you are getting the maximum value from your suppliers. But where should you start?
Identify your Outgoings
The first step to improving your company’s cost efficiency is identifying your overheads and splitting them into two groups; fixed costs and variable costs.
- Fixed: these are the fixed costs of running your company such as electricity, rent and business rates. While many business owners think that these ‘fixed’ costs are non-negotiable, in the current economic context, there is always a deal to be done.
- Variable: these are the costs directly associated with how your company is performing, for example materials, marketing and packaging. This is the area where many savings can be made.
Supplier relationships
Managing the relationships you have with suppliers is an important part of minimising your costs. It is vital you regularly assess their performance and review their pricing in line with what the competition are offering.