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4. STAFF COSTS

If your cost of running the dispensary creeps up then it will inevitably
reduce your profit margins. It often is the case that it feels overly busy
in the dispensary and we feel the solution is more pairs of hands. I’m
afraid this just isn’t the case and pouring money into staff costs is
simply a short-term fix.
You need to look at efficiencies and review ways of working if the
dispensary is failing to meet the workload with the recommended
staffing levels.

DSQS Recommended staffing levels

Number of items Dispensing staff hours
dispensed per month each week
1 to 499 10

500 to 999 20
1,000 to 1,999 30

2,000 to 3,499 40
3,500 to 4,999 56

5,000 to 6,499 75
6,500 to 7,999 94

8,000 to 9,499 112
9,500 to 10,999 131

11,000 150

Contractors could be expected to employ a staff member for an extra
19 hours for each additional 1,500 items dispensed per month above
11,000 items.

There are lots of variables I see from dispensary to dispensary when
it comes to factors increasing costs and causing losses but the four
I have highlighted above usually offer the greatest opportunity for
improved margins if they are addressed.
Have a look and hopefully you can improve your business. If you do
nothing then don’t be surprised when your profit margins drop.

Any questions, you can contact me at
carolinepond@chasepeople.com

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