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Ways For Small Businesses To Deal With Rising Fuel Costs

By Mr Ethanol | April 15, 2008

BizOpBlogs:
Here are 10 ways that small businesses of different types can cope with the rising cost of gasoline and other fuels:

1. Add a separate fuel fee. Call it a fee, call it a surcharge - call it whatever you want. But more and more small businesses are tacking on a special charge to offset the cost of gas. Customers may not be happy, but most understand since they’re dealing with the same situation themselves. They don’t expect small businesses to absorb gas price increases forever.

2. Restructure your pricing or territories. Some businesses are restricting the areas they serve, or charging more to go out of area. Others are raising minimum charges or putting tiered pricing in place to compensate for having to travel greater distances.

3. Use an outside shipper. Small businesses that once delivered small supply orders themselves are finding it cheaper and more efficient to send things via UPS or the postal services. In many cases, items arrive in just a day or two. Shipping services Web sites such as RedRoller.com can help you find the lowest-cost carrier.

4. Leverage the Web. Show customers how buying online and by mail order can save them money by not having to visit your location. Use Web-based collaboration sites to “meet” with clients, freelancers, partners and others rather than meeting in person. A few choices include Zoho, Basecamp and WebEx.

5. Hop into a hybrid. A few years ago, there were only a couple of hybrid models to choose from. Now there are dozens, including SUVs and vehicles suited for small-business needs. Even if you don’t get a hybrid, lighter-weight vehicles and those with smaller engines may be far more fuel efficient than what you have. If you plan to switch, a great place to compare fuel efficiency information is at FuelEconomy.gov.

More ways here.

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