I dont run a reptile business but u do run a company. From that standpoint i suggest making an excel or graph showing where your money is going.
Find out what your biggest cost is. Then expand on how you can lower that.
as for bulk. Maybe contact several breedings and share an order of F/T to get a better price. Or buying something in bulk and working as a COOP
tgeres ways to lower costs. Just gotta examine them.
Example 15% on feeding F/T. Compared to breeding your own rats.
Supplies like deli cups. Can you buy in bigger bulk to see a savings.
The more info you have the more control you have.
Decide what you want your business to make you a year. Then take the stock you have and price out. How much more do you need to add? Then look at what happens if you shave 5% off your costs by doing something different.
Everyones goals are different. So advice will vary based on what you want.
I started red breeding balls purely out of fun. I would be surprised if i turn a profit when you add in the hours spent compared to what id make at my job. However for my gf her time is worth it.
The one real piece of advice i do have. Do what you love and success will follow. Because wheb you love it. You put 150% into it. And success is measured in more than dollars.
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