Pallets are a necessity for many businesses and can be a major expense. Here are some strategies for businesses to reduce their pallet costs: Buy in bulk: Larger orders from suppliers are frequently eligible for discounts. Implement a pallet management program: Businesses can track the movement of pallets, cut waste, and optimize inventory levels with the use of a pallet management tool, which can eventually lower expenses. Negotiate with suppliers: Companies that have a good working relationship with their suppliers and a steady ordering pattern can negotiate for reduced costs. Consider alt ..read more

Guero's Pallets family loves the holidays. Amongst their favorite is halloween. Today we will love to share some ideas for halloween costumes. Remember, at the end of the day what matters is that you had fun with your loved ones! Ideas for Toddler and Baby Costumes A cute kangaroo to hop around all day, an orange pumpkin full of cuteness, or mini King Kong, do not forget the battle axe. Farm Animal Ideas A little goofy, but the kids love farm animals such as chickens and cows. These are easy costumes. What is best is this can be an easy family halloween costume theme. For the mama chicken, ye ..read more

It's the end of March and with it comes the end of National women’s history month. It was first created in 1981 and officially recognized by Congress in 1989. Today it’s commonplace for schools to teach about women’s history. However, because most schools in the U.S share the same type of curriculum, who we learn about was limited. This means many iconic women do not get the full recognition they deserve. This month, we want to recognize iconic women that schools don't talk about. So here are 4 female leaders that helped shaped America as we know it today! #1 Dolores Huerta Born April 10th, 19 ..read more

April is a month dedicated to several important events, one of those things being our planet. Two of the "holidays" celebrated are "Lawn & Garden Month," as well as "Volunteer month." Now, how do pallets relate to these holidays, let alone a parent as a whole? Well, that's exactly what we plan on discussing in this post. To start, what exactly is CO2? Well, CO2 is one of the primary greenhouse gasses that contribute to global warming/climate change. If you've read some of our older posts, you may know that Guero's Pallets is a major believer in recycling and reducing CO2 emissions. Using t ..read more

Due to Covid, there's been a shortage in pallets, and as we all know, the "busy season" is finally here. With everyone staying home still, delivery services are being used considerably more, and with the upcoming holidays, people will be buying things in bulk. That means pallets will be in high demand and low on stock. In order to stay on top, we listed "5 Pieces of Advice for Buying Pallets!" #1 Be Proactive If you know you’ll need enough pallets for an extended amount of time, for instance, 2-5 months, talk to your supplier and book ahead of time. It’s better to have a guaranteed amount of ..read more

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we dedicate 30 days to recognize the influence and great contributions that the Hispanic/LatinX communities have had on the United States. In 2020 Hispanics make up 18.7% of the US population. That's approximately 62.5 million people. Today and throughout history, those that are part of the fantastic community have had major effects on many historical events. POLITICS Hispanics have been part of the United States since its founding. Around 1910 several treaties were signed which created a large border. The land acquired was once part of Mexico. Before this, there w ..read more

In these past few articles, we've covered the effects of inflation on many aspects of the pallet industry. Many of our articles have been focused on general knowledge. In this article, we will go over what affects gas pricing and how you can potentially save. Throughout the Pandemic, fuel prices have been a big concern for the general population and shipment-based companies. In April of 2020 gas prices had fallen due to the sudden decrease in travel needs. On average the cost came to ~ 1.94 per gallon that year. Comparing that to June of 2022, prices reached an average of $5.02. This was an ap ..read more

If you haven't read our previous post we suggest you do so before continuing. In our previous article, we briefly address a few effects that an impending recession can have on small businesses and the pallet industry alike. What we didn't have a chance to discuss is one of the biggest drawbacks of a recession, inflation. In this article, we will address how pallet companies can combat some of the negative aspects of a recession. First, what is inflation and what effect does it have? According to bls.gov "Inflation is a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy". On the ..read more

Guero's is a proud family-owned pallet manufacturing business. With over 25 years of experience, we have honed our skills in order to be the best pallet company out there! With our years of experience, we have excelled in numerous areas of the industry. One of those is logistics. So why is that important? Well at Guero pallets we want to give you the best pallet-buying experience possible—that's why we offer several ways of streamlining the logistics of buying and selling. We offer a free trailer drop-off when we deliver pallets to you! When it comes to trailers we will bring a trailer to yo ..read more

Everyone can benefit from having at least a few consistent business practices. There are many known practices that are efficient at reflecting a company's overall goal. Oftentimes, these are practices that highlight a business's bottom line and/or customer base. However, by using practices that only focus on the final aspects, you end up excluding one of the most vital parts of the operation; the employees. So today we are going to address 4 key business practices that will make both your customers and employees glad to be a part of your company. 1) Engage Your Employees This is a practice tha ..read more