5 Practical Ways to Save Money In Your Small Business
By Andrew Patricio
November 19, 2018
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
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Let’s face it. It can be expensive to run a small business. Costs tend to sneak up on you, chipping away at your monthly budget. Pretty soon, you’re left with minimal margins and struggling to make ends meet.
You didn’t go into business to struggle. You went into business for freedom. One of the easiest and best ways to regain that freedom is to cut your costs. Here are five ways to quickly and effectively save money in your small business.
In today’s world, there are many free tools and resources available to business owners. For example, most Software as a Service platforms offer a free version of their service. Although it might be tempting to pay extra for the bells and whistles, these extras can add up fast and chip away at your monthly budget. Don’t be easily swayed into getting a paid version just because you’re in business. Free tools can save you a significant amount of money each month.
If you need help from another person but don’t have the funds to bring someone on full, or even part time, hire a contractor. Contractors are highly skilled in their field and can perform work on an “as needed” basis. Project-based contracts let you set the budget upfront and only get the work done you need instead of paying for hours that don’t give you the productivity you need.
Students at local schools and colleges are often looking for opportunities to gain experience and build their resume. Although interns might require a little extra guidance, the amount of money they’ll save you in a paycheck will add up quickly. Take someone under your wing and reduce your costs in the process.
Marketing, advertising, and publicity are all large expenses for small businesses. Finding free ways to spread the word about your business can help reduce costs. One of the best and most effective ways to do this is by partnering with other businesses strategically. Find businesses that work with your customer base. Then, offer to help promote their product or service offerings if they will do the same. You’ll both reach a wider, yet still highly-targeted, audience while delivering more value to your end user.
Paper, ink, and postage add up quickly. If you’re cutting corners, cutting paper waste is one of the most effective ways to reduce your spending.
Customers will appreciate the sentiment too. The bulk of modern buyers don’t mind and, in many cases, even prefer receiving receipts via email. It’s faster, easier to file away, and harder to lose. Go green and save time, hassle, and money.
By cutting down on how much you spend each month, you’ll open more doors to smarter and bigger returns on your investments. These five ideas are just a start. There are plenty of opportunities to trim the spending fat. Where else can you lower your monthly expenses?
You didn’t go into business to struggle. You went into business for freedom. One of the easiest and best ways to regain that freedom is to cut your costs. Here are five ways to quickly and effectively save money in your small business.
1. Opt for Free Whenever Possible
In today’s world, there are many free tools and resources available to business owners. For example, most Software as a Service platforms offer a free version of their service. Although it might be tempting to pay extra for the bells and whistles, these extras can add up fast and chip away at your monthly budget. Don’t be easily swayed into getting a paid version just because you’re in business. Free tools can save you a significant amount of money each month.
2. Break Geographic Barriers
If you need help from another person but don’t have the funds to bring someone on full, or even part time, hire a contractor. Contractors are highly skilled in their field and can perform work on an “as needed” basis. Project-based contracts let you set the budget upfront and only get the work done you need instead of paying for hours that don’t give you the productivity you need.
3. Ask Around for Interns
Students at local schools and colleges are often looking for opportunities to gain experience and build their resume. Although interns might require a little extra guidance, the amount of money they’ll save you in a paycheck will add up quickly. Take someone under your wing and reduce your costs in the process.
4. Partner With Others to Boost Your Publicity
Marketing, advertising, and publicity are all large expenses for small businesses. Finding free ways to spread the word about your business can help reduce costs. One of the best and most effective ways to do this is by partnering with other businesses strategically. Find businesses that work with your customer base. Then, offer to help promote their product or service offerings if they will do the same. You’ll both reach a wider, yet still highly-targeted, audience while delivering more value to your end user.
5. Think Green
Paper, ink, and postage add up quickly. If you’re cutting corners, cutting paper waste is one of the most effective ways to reduce your spending.
Customers will appreciate the sentiment too. The bulk of modern buyers don’t mind and, in many cases, even prefer receiving receipts via email. It’s faster, easier to file away, and harder to lose. Go green and save time, hassle, and money.
Cutting the Bills
By cutting down on how much you spend each month, you’ll open more doors to smarter and bigger returns on your investments. These five ideas are just a start. There are plenty of opportunities to trim the spending fat. Where else can you lower your monthly expenses?