PuroClean of Morristown Article as seen on American Express Business Class
SUMMARY
Prices at the pump may be dropping, but it’s always good business practice to mitigate fuel costs affecting your bottom line.
During the recent surge in gas prices that resulted in dramatic increases in fuel costs across the U.S., Nelson Rivera decided not to raise service charges to offset rising operating costs. The owner of three New Jersey PuroClean damage remediation company franchises instead dealt with elevated prices at the pump with some in-house changes.
“We implemented a culture that challenges our techs to make smart route choices,” says Rivera, whose company has a fleet of seven vehicles and provides 24/7 emergency restoration and mitigation services for water, fire, and mold damage and biohazard clean-up.
Rivera noticed his technicians weren’t making efficient route choices when he installed tracking devices in company vehicles in May 2022. Once he pointed this out to his team, they responded by making changes to their routes. The company decreased fuel consumption and cut down on time spent driving.
To further cuts fuel costs, Rivera also found it necessary to avoid accepting jobs requiring long-distance travel. “Servicing customers outside of our immediate territory has always been something we love to do,” says Rivera. “We traveled as far as Houston in 2021 during their unfortunate freeze event, but that trip would cost thousands more today.”
What Can Small-Business Owners Do When Gas Gets Expensive?
While gas prices are currently dropping, geo-political circumstances and other factors can result in volatile oil prices. For that reason, it’s a good idea for small-business owners to make gas-saving practices routine.
Consider raising delivery fees to cover fuel costs. […] Your customers will most likely understand this increase, as they are also affected by this global challenge.
—Amanda Royle, co-founder and personnel supervisor, Imgkits
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