Businesses face a perfect storm of cost increases driven by the scarcity of key resources and flow-on inflationary pressures. Energy prices are out of control. Labour shortages have seen some businesses pay overs to hang onto staff – with many now facing wage increases to boot. As a result, many businesses have to do jobs at cost – or knock them back entirely. In this episode, Alex and Dave explore solutions to the cost challenges facing most businesses, including the all-important question of when to pass on increased costs to customers. Because ultimately, if you’re not making a profit… why are you in business?