Everyone wants to cut costs, but it’s a little easier said than done. That’s why we’ve compiled this short list of cost-cutting techniques.
By Craig Falck for Africa Report.
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Saving money paves the way for making money. Information is everything, and cost-cutting goes a long way in saving the capital you possess for crucial services. Here are a couple of smart ideas to cut costs.
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Location: The location of your business is essential to your success. We may think that an office on the beach side is glamorous and inspiring but if the core of the business is truck driving, an office in an industrial zone might be a) cheaper or b) more appropriate.
Do some research and consider something a little smaller or more practical if you think that you’re going to be paying too much for what you’re using
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Equipment: If you’re still setting up and getting started, then think about reconditioned equipment bought from reputable suppliers and opt for technology that is of a lower spec but still enough to get the job done.Once you are settled and the business is sustainably running, then consider investing in new machinery.
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People: When starting up your business, think step-by-step rather than building a big team of permanent staff.
Carefully pick up few people who will constitute your core team. Then play it safer by hiring interns – who may grow in the company and become permanent very soon – and outsource any extra service (PR, Marketing…).
By hiring sparingly, you will have a lower starting cost and will be able to focus on growing your existing business, which will increase as time goes on.
Empower your team members so that they get a holistic perspective on the business. The more they understand about the company, the more responsible they will be about their work… and the costs involved.
Source: http: //investorsnetwork.co.za/resources/127-business-finance-tricks–how-to-cut-costs-so-you-can-self-finance
