We moved the warehouse, unexpected costs popped up, I should've paid attention to these areas

we also changed warehouses bro costs came out like yours. planning was lacking. then i taled to the mover, lots of products broke i paid extra. i took the job too lightly

edit: I wrote something wrong above, sorry about that.

Warehouse moving: 1- Get 3 quotes from movers (min and max estimates), 2- Start stock check 1 week early (list what's there), 3- Plan the downtime (move on weekends), 4- Write lists of products before going to the new warehouse, 5- Double check in the first week

I'm curious: besides those 2 days of production loss, were there any other losses? Like, delays in delivery to customers, etc? Because that's the hidden cost of a warehouse move...

Bro, the result turned out good anyway! honestly if you consider that you recovered the rent difference in 2.5 months and saved 24K annually, it was a successful decision. The planning was lacking, but most warehouse moves happen with these kinds of shortcomings.

Warehouse move: the most basic form of my project. The carrier messed up products were lost the licensing officer showed up all on the same day... But the moved products are tough as nails. Make a plan, learn from it.

You're right.

I went through the same thing two years ago. Second-time founders don't make the same mistakes but find new ones.

Taking notes for two weeks yields better results than a six-month estimate.

I think differently. When the closure decision was made is as decisive as the decision itself.

Just leaving this note it might be useful.

I didn't know that.

Correct in theory, but it doesn't work that way in practice. btw when the closure decision was made is as decisive as the decision itself.

Extending terms makes customers happy but turns you into a financing institution. If you post the result here, it will help others too.

Let me clarify the technical side. The longer you delay cutting the team, the more people it affects.

Good luck with that.

Same here.

You're right. Mistaking revenue for cash is the most expensive illusion; trust the bank account.

If the gap between accounts receivable and accounts payable turnover days is widening, revenue won't save you. That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

The cheap-looking path usually ends up costing more later. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval. If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome.

Let me share my experience. honestly the biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

Of course it varies if your situation is different.

Quick summary for newcomers: The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

Extending terms makes customers happy but turns you into a financing institution.

There's a part I don't understand. If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

Correct me if I'm wrong.