Picking champions: As technology delivers increased productivity it is vital to ensure that labour delivers value for money too

摘要

When the minimum wage reaches ￡10 per hour, will you still be in business? History tells us that those who adapt will prosper and the rest will fail. What action is your business taking? When looking to save money, the best place to start is with thebiggest cost centre. In most horticultural businesses this is undoubtedly labour. Getting a 10 per cent reduction in your fertiliser costs is beneficial but if you could reduce your labour costs by 10 per cent the effect on your bottom line would be enormous. The problem is that the former may be achievable with a few phone calls or by joining a group purchasing scheme, while labour is not a commodity and far more complex.