With inflation and high supply chain prices, you may be looking for ways to reduce your small business costs. And you are not alone – according to a recent small business report by Bank of America, small business owners identified inflation (75%) and commodities prices (69%) as their top concerns, followed by a potential recession (67%), the U.S. political environment (66%) and interest rates (65%). The good news is there are ways you can cut your small business costs so you can weather inflation and pricing issues. Here are 10 tips to help you reduce costs and boost your small business savings:

1.  Outsource

There are many benefits of outsourcing, and saving money is one of the top advantages. You can reduce labor costs and improve the efficiency of your small business by outsourcing. By hiring skilled remote workers, you avoid having to pay high local labor costs and can pay remote workers hourly instead of having to uphold a minimum amount of hours per week for employees. You can hire remote workers in places that have a lower cost of living to save even more.

Bolt Business Solutions offers high-quality remote workers with skilled bilingual workers based in Mexico. Bolt offers employment opportunities to people in underserved areas of Mexico while offering budget-friendly prices to Americans. Whether you need a marketing assistant, bilingual phone support people, or lead generation specialists, Bolt can provide the best-qualified remote professionals at the best prices. Contact us today for a free quote to get started outsourcing your business and saving on labor costs.

2. Reduce energy costs

Another way to reduce your small business costs is to cut down on your energy costs. Some ways to do this include downsizing your office space, having automatic timers to turn off lights and equipment, and using energy-efficient lighting and equipment. You can also talk to your utility providers about other ways to cut costs.

3.  Create a budget

Making a budget for your company will help cut small business expenses. When you categorize the different areas of spending in your business, you will be able to see exactly how much goes to different areas of your business. This is often an eye-opening experience for small business owners and you will be surprised at how much you can cut costs once you’re aware of your spending.

4.  Cut down on production costs

Another way to reduce small business costs is to cut down on production costs. You can do this in a variety of ways. By outsourcing, you will reduce labor costs. You can also negotiate with your suppliers and try to get better prices or buy in bulk and ask for a bulk discount.

5.  Improve marketing.

Streamline and improve your marketing efforts and you’ll increase sales. Outsourcing your digital marketing needs is a great way to reduce marketing costs while increasing your marketing presence and making more sales. A skilled digital marketing assistant can help you get more business without paying the high cost of marketing staff or agencies.

6.  Downsize office space

Another benefit of outsourcing is you won’t need as much office space as your workers will be remote. Finding a smaller office space will drastically cut your costs, boosting your bottom line. You can also save on office space by looking in areas that may be farther from the city center. With more remote workers, you won’t need as much office space and it won’t have to be as perfectly located near expensive city centers.

7.  Buy used furniture and equipment

Skip the fancy office furniture and decor and furnish your office on a budget by getting secondhand items. This is also an eco-friendly way to decorate your space. You can get creative and add inexpensive items like framed digital prints, colorful paint accents, and plants to add ambiance to your office space without breaking the bank. Shop for furniture at thrift stores or check the clearance sections of stores and websites to find items that may have superficial flaws but are still functional and are a fraction of regular prices.

8.  Reduce professional fees

Cut your small business costs by reducing your professional fees and membership costs. See if you can get discounts by paying annually for memberships instead of monthly. Also, reevaluate which professional organizations are the most worthwhile for your business and cancel the ones that aren’t necessary.

9.  Get better credit cards

Find the best credit card rates for your business needs. You can also call your existing credit card companies and negotiate for better rates. Having a solid payment history will help you qualify for the best credit card rates for your small business. If you have high-interest cards and can’t get the rates lowered, open a new credit card with a 0 percent interest rate offer. Also, focus on paying off high-interest cards the fastest.

10.  Reduce business travel expenses

Cut down on your business travel costs by making travel more efficient. Book business trips as far in advance as possible to save on transportation and hotel costs and get the best deals. You can reduce meal expenses by finding inexpensive dining options, which means dining at restaurants that are not connected to hotels or airports. Also, reevaluate your business trips and decide if they are all worth the cost and if it’s possible to reduce the amount of staff who go on trips. Streamline your travel and you will enjoy substantial small business savings.

Reducing Small Business Costs

As you can see, there are many ways you can cut down on small business costs. One of the best ways to save money is to outsource and hire remote workers to help with tasks ranging from administrative to marketing needs. Bolt Business Solutions offers skilled remote workers that will help reduce your operating costs while improving your efficiency. Whether you need bilingual customer service reps to answer customer phone calls or a social media marketing manager who can handle and grow your online presence, Bolt offers the best virtual assistants. Our skilled remote workers are based in Mexico and we offer budget-friendly prices and excellent quality service. Contact us today to get a quote and start saving big on your small business costs.