Too often, I find business owners putting stress on themselves and their businesses over their high operating costs. What most fail to realize is that there is waste being generated all around them, and it’s not just waste for disposal; it’s also a waste of money. Whether it is hazardous waste destined for a treatment facility or a simple air leak in your pneumatic tool line, it is costing you money.
It is very easy to get settled in your ways. It’s human nature. However, also part of human nature is learning. Many businesses, once established, proceed through a behavior of running on auto pilot. It is this very behavior that can be costly. In today’s economy, a business cannot survive without constant evaluation of efficiency and investigation of potential improvements.
How do you go about streamlining your business? Well, there are plenty of websites, greening guides, and courses available. However, it does not have to be that complicated. Without any training, you can start to make your business more efficient RIGHT NOW. That’s right, you can get up from your computer this very instant and get the ball rolling. All you have to do is know where to look.
Each month you pay for materials, electricity, water, waste disposal, etc. Grab those bills. Sit down and look at what you pay each month. You’re already aware of what your bills are, but give them a good hard look. Then look not just at the dollar signs, but also at the quantity for each bill that you are paying for. Every kilowatt hour, gallon of water, case of material, and pound of waste adds up, doesn’t it? Each of these items is an opportunity for your business to become more efficient and reduce costs.