Getting Started
As a small business, we can get caught up thinking that we need to do everything in house to save money.
It's a natural mindset—control your costs, oversee quality, and avoid paying someone else for work you think you can handle. However, this approach can often lead to hidden expenses in the form of inefficiencies, production delays, overextended staff, and a loss of focus on core competencies.
While in-house manufacturing offers control and flexibility, it also requires significant investment in equipment, training, labor, and space—not to mention the ongoing cost of maintaining and upgrading your capabilities. These demands can strain a small business and limit its ability to scale.
On the other hand, strategic outsourcing can free up valuable time and resources, allowing your team to focus on design, innovation, and customer service—areas that truly differentiate your business. Partnering with specialized manufacturers may also offer access to better technology, quality control systems, and economies of scale that would be cost-prohibitive to replicate internally.
The key is not to do everything yourself, but to do the right things in-house—those that align with your strengths and add unique value—while leveraging trusted partners for the rest.