Rising gasoline prices are not only annoying--they can be extremely troublesome to any company that delivers food. To solve the problem, do what the big guys do and add a fuel surcharge to every invoice. When Sysco and US Foods deliver to you, chances are you'll see this charge at the bottom of your invoice. Do the same with your customers.
On each invoice add 5.00 or 7.50 and call it a fuel cost adjustment. After you've done it once, most customers will accept it and not question it. Of course explain the situation to the customer when you take the order, or include a written explanation like this on the actual invoice:
"Due to the recent increase in fuel costs we have had to institute a minimal fuel cost adjustment. Thank you for your understanding."
Think about it. Ten orders today and each now produces a 7.50 surcharge. That 75.00 should help fill the tank.
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