Episode 16 - Stay or Go? - What to do When Your Vendor Keeps Letting You Down

Episode 16 - Stay or Go? - What to do When Your Vendor Keeps Letting You Down

🎙️Stay or Go? When Your Vendor Keeps Letting You Down A Framework for One of the Hardest Calls in Small Business: Cutting Ties or Giving It One More Chance Every small business owner eventually faces this question: "My vendor keeps letting me down. Should I give them another chance or find someone new?" It's not an easy decision because vendor relationships are rarely just business transactions. They're built on trust, history, familiarity, and sometimes genuine friendships. But at some point, you have to ask whether the relationship is helping your business grow, or holding it back. 👥 Who This Episode Is For * Small business owners working with vendors, suppliers, contractors, agencies, or freelancers * Business owners struggling with repeated missed deadlines or poor communication * Anyone feeling stuck between loyalty and business needs * Companies that rely heavily on outside partners for critical operations 🧠 Key Takeaway The question isn't: "Am I being loyal enough?" The question is: "Is this relationship helping my business succeed, or is it quietly making success harder?" A good vendor relationship creates confidence. A struggling vendor relationship creates friction. The diagnostic won't make the decision for you, but it will help you make it with clarity instead of frustration. 📩 Got a Question? Have a resilience, supplier, operations, or sustainability question you want covered on the podcast? Send it in - your question could become a future episode and help other small business owners facing the same challenge. 🔗 Resources & Contact 🌐 www.3pimpactconsulting.com [https://www.3pimpactconsulting.com/] 📩 anca@3pimpactconsulting.com  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413411/fan_mail/new]

Episode 15 - Do I Really Need a 40-Page Template?

A Plain-Language Guide to Building a Simplified Business Continuity Plan for a Small Manufacturer Ever downloaded a business continuity plan template… opened it… and immediately closed it again? You’re not alone. In this episode, we talk about why most business continuity plan templates feel overwhelming for small businesses, and how to create a version that’s practical, usable, and tailored to your operations. 👥 Who This Episode Is For * Small manufacturers * Food & beverage businesses * CPG brands * Small business owners who know they should have a continuity plan but don’t know where to start * Anyone intimidated by corporate-style templates 🧠 Key Takeaway * Business continuity planning isn’t about creating paperwork. * It’s about reducing chaos when something unexpected happens. * And the businesses that recover fastest usually aren’t the biggest. * They’re the ones that prepared before the disruption happened. 📩 Got a Question? Have a resilience, supplier, operations, or sustainability question you want covered on the podcast? Send it in - your question could become a future episode and help other small business owners facing the same challenge. 🔗 Resources & Contact 🌐 www.3pimpactconsulting.com [https://www.3pimpactconsulting.com/] 📩 anca@3pimpactconsulting.com  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413411/fan_mail/new]

Episode 14 - My Co-Manufacturer is Shutting Down for Two Weeks. What Do I Do Right Now?

A last-minute production shutdown can feel like a nightmare, especially right before a peak sales period. In this episode, we walk through exactly what to do when a critical partner (like a co-manufacturer or key supplier) suddenly becomes unavailable, and how to protect your business, your relationships, and your revenue. 👥 Who This Is For *  CPG brands working with co-manufacturers  *  Food & beverage businesses relying on key suppliers  *  Small business owners preparing for peak sales seasons  *  Founders who want to reduce operational risk What’s your biggest operational risk right now? * A supplier you depend on too much? * A process with no backup? * A peak season you’re not fully prepared for? 🔗 Resources & Contact 🌐 www.3pimpactconsulting.com [https://www.3pimpactconsulting.com] 📩 Send me your question → anca@3pimpactconsulting.com Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413411/fan_mail/new]

Episode 13 - EPR & SB 54 - A Simple Guide to the Packaging Law for Small Businesses

You’re minding your business… and suddenly a retailer, supplier, or article starts talking about EPR. What is it? Does it apply to you? And should you be worried? In this episode, I break down Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and California’s SB 54 in plain language - what it means, who it applies to, and what small businesses need to do now. Because this isn’t going away… but it’s also not as complicated as it sounds once you understand it. 👤 Who This Episode Is For This episode is for you if you: *  Sell physical products with packaging *  Run a food, beverage, or consumer goods business *  Sell (or plan to sell) in California *  Have been asked about packaging compliance and didn’t know how to respond 🧠 What You’ll Learn In this episode, you’ll learn: *  What EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) means in simple terms  *  What SB 54 requires and why it matters  *  What counts as “covered material” *  Who is considered a “producer” *  What are the required submissions by 5/31/2026  *  What the small business exemption covers 🌎 Other States to Watch EPR laws are also active or developing in: *  Maine  *  Oregon  *  Colorado  *  Washington  If you sell across states, this will expand. 🔗 Resources & Contact 🌐 www.3pimpactconsulting.com [https://www.3pimpactconsulting.com]  📬 anca@3pimpactconsulting.com Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413411/fan_mail/new]

Episode 12 - Season 2 Intro

🎙️ Episode 12: Season 2 Kickoff - A New Format, Your Questions, Real Answers Welcome back to The Green Ledger – Tips for a Sustainable Small Business. Season 2 starts here, and it’s going to look a little different. In this episode, I share a bit of the real story behind Season 1: what worked, what didn’t, and what I kept hearing from you. Because while Season 1 gave you the foundation, Season 2 is about something else:  Real questions. Real situations. Real answers. 👥 Who This Is For *  Small business leaders who want practical answers in navigating day-to-day challenges *  Listeners from Season 1 ready to go deeper  *  New listeners looking for clear, actionable guidance 🔄 What’s Changing in Season 2 * Q&A format → each episode answers one real business question  * Shorter episodes → ~10–15 minutes, focused and actionable  * Twice a month → new episodes on the 1st and 16th  * Built from your input → real situations, not generic advice  ✍️ Your Invitation This season only works if you’re part of it. 👉 What’s the one thing in your business you wish you had a clear answer to? *  A situation you’re unsure how to handle  *  A decision you’ve been delaying  *  A problem that keeps coming back  📩 Send me your question → anca@3pimpactconsulting.com 📝 About The Host Anca is the founder of 3P Impact Consulting [https://www.3pimpactconsulting.com], where she helps small businesses build long-term resilience through smart, sustainable practices. She adapts tools used by big corporations to fit the reality of purpose-driven small business owners, so they can grow with confidence, even in uncertain times. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2413411/fan_mail/new]