Tailoring Business Health Check and Action Plan

What a good one includes

• A detailed analysis of your current pricing versus actual time spent on common alterations like hems, zippers, and custom fittings.
• An assessment of your workshop layout and sewing workflow to identify physical bottlenecks that slow down your turnaround times.
• A breakdown of your most profitable services compared to your most time-consuming ones, showing you where to focus your marketing.
• A clear summary of your fixed monthly overheads, fabric and trim supply costs, and net profit margins per job.
• A realistic calculation of your maximum weekly labor capacity so you can avoid overbooking and burning out.
• A prioritized, step-by-step checklist of adjustments to make over the next thirty days to immediately boost your cash flow.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Pricing services based on what competitors charge without factoring in your own unique overhead, skill level, and actual time spent on the garments.
• Failing to track and charge for the exact time spent on client consultations, fittings, and administrative work.
• Neglecting to inventory and account for the rising cost of small notions, threads, zippers, and specialty needles in the final bill.
• Overestimating your physical capacity and accepting rush jobs without charging a premium, which disrupts your entire production schedule.

Frequently asked questions