How I'm Reducing Costs & Margins in 2024 for my Small Business

It seems that the trend for 2024 from suppliers is due to recent changes, we are increasing our prices on supplies and then we all break down and cry! Or maybe that's just me. I've experienced an increase on every single item I use to make my products whether its from materials, shipping, rent or anything tied to my business and life in general. It's exhausting and super deflating because someone has to pay those bills and right now it's just me as I'm not raising my prices for my customers. Before I send one of those dreaded emails, I'm working as hard as I can to get my costs down and secure before anything gets passed on. Here's how I'm doing that! 00:00 Welcome 02:10 30 for 30 03:35 Price Increase Madness 06:13 Cutting My Costs Locally for Supplies 09:50 Touch base with suppliers 11:35 Sourcing Overseas Shop My Candle Making Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/upsidegoodsco *Shopping Makesy? Use my 10% off code on your next order - AshleyFathergill10 // $30 for 30 // Want to run some roadblocks by me? Let's figure them out together. In these sessions over zoom we can discuss whatever is keeping you and your small business up at night! *Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/upsidegoodsco/mentorship-consulting - Join the Candle Collective for candle makers and entrepreneurs: https://mailchi.mp/upsidegoodsco/thecandlecollective - Join our Facebook Group to discuss business, marketing and strategy tips for your business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecandlecollective // CONTACT ME // For all subscribers, please use this email: ashley@hellomintmarketing.com For business inquires only, please use this email: hello@upsidegoodsco.com DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel!