06/30/2022
Remember small businesses are being hit hard with inflation, even those that provide services. Minimum wage keeps going up. We are competing with big companies, wage wise, for good employees. Therefore we have to pay more to keep employees or it’s a revolving door.
All of the products we use are increasing in price. Gas is ridiculous .
So when we have to raise our prices it’s not to jump on the band wagon. It’s truly needed.
I have been in business for 16 years now. I have had to increase premiums for the second time since I started. Last year was a 5% increase , this year 7% . There are a few that are higher than that due to wages almost doubling since we started with them. I literally have had amazing feedback and understanding from a few businesses . I also have had not so good from a few others. I’m here to say gas, payroll taxes, wages, supplies, workman’s comp and general liability have all increases for me. I can’t work for nothing ,
I have been with most of my businesses for 7+ years. My longest is 15 years.
This last 2 years has been a struggle. I have spent so much of my time interviewing, waiting on no shows for interviews, training etc Seriously it’s overwhelming at times.
I am blessed right now with some amazing employees. I appreciate them all and I’m praying I can keep them ! I also am praying businesses understand our need to increase prices.
Thank you to all my employees also. I truly appreciate you❤️ I will do my best to keep things going and make the best decisions I can for everyone.
Thank you also to the businesses we service! You are appreciated!
Charlotte