Hi everyone,
I run a small hospitality business and have noticed that supplier prices for food, cleaning products, and general essentials have increased a lot this year. It’s becoming difficult to manage monthly operating costs while keeping the quality the same.
I wanted to ask other UK small business owners cafés, restaurants, catering businesses, guest houses, or even small shops. how are you controlling supplier costs in 2025?
Are you:
negotiating directly with suppliers?
switching suppliers more often?
bulk buying?
using any procurement or cost-saving services?
Would love to hear your experiences and tips.
Every bit of advice helps!
Thanks 😊