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Profiting from Preparation: Getting Paid to Build your Operational Ark with Veryable

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Jacob Shaffield
January 21, 2025
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Why do some businesses rise to every challenge while others are swept away? It’s not about their size or even their resources. It’s about the decisions they make today to prepare for tomorrow. The companies that succeed see preparation not as a cost, but as a strategy—one that makes them more profitable now and resilient in the face of what’s to come. With Veryable , preparation isn’t just about readiness; it’s about opportunity. From day one, it creates profit, strengthens operations, and builds capacity for the future.

The beauty of this approach is that it’s not a gamble. It’s a calculated move with guaranteed returns. Imagine placing a bet with house money, and the odds are on your side. Every operator you bring on through Veryable contributes immediately, making your business stronger while creating a foundation for resilience. You’re not just building for survival; you’re positioning yourself to thrive in an unpredictable world. This is preparation with purpose. Build it now, so you’re ready for whatever comes next.

“The future is not something to fear; it’s something to build for.” That’s the mindset that separates leaders from followers. Businesses must move from reaction to anticipation, shifting from firefighting to future-proofing. Veryable’s on-demand labor marketplace makes this possible. It’s not about patching gaps in your workforce—it’s about creating a system that grows and flexes with your needs. Your operational ark isn’t just a safety net; it’s a launching pad.

Preparation also strengthens the heart of your organization: your people. Your core team is the engine that drives your success, and when you overextend them with overtime or last-minute demands, that engine wears down. But when you prepare, you protect them. Using Veryable, you can dynamically scale your workforce to handle surges without burning out your core team. You build an environment where people can perform at their best, no matter the circumstances. Stability isn’t just good for morale; it’s essential for growth.

Let’s break this down further. How does preparation with Veryable actually drive profitability? What challenges are you preparing for? And why is maintaining a stable core workforce the key to navigating a volatile world?

The Profitability of Preparation

Profit and preparation often feel like opposing forces. Businesses worry that being ready for tomorrow will drain today’s resources. But with Veryable, the opposite is true. Preparation becomes a driver of profit. Every operator you bring on contributes immediate value to your operations, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Meanwhile, they’re learning your workflows and becoming assets you can rely on in the future.

Consider the story of Mack Tool and Engineering. They leveraged on-demand operators to handle critical precision machining tasks during peak periods. These weren't simple assembly or material handling tasks - these operators helped machine aerospace and medical device components on CNC mills. The result? Reduced costs, improved efficiency, and new business opportunities that they couldn’t have captured without that readiness. Traditional temps couldn't handle the complexity of tasks or the reliability required. Veryable operators can.

But profitability from preparation isn’t limited to niche cases like precision machining. Think about the day-to-day operational costs most businesses face: overtime pay, lost productivity from overworked teams, and the hidden expenses of inefficiency. Preparation with Veryable eliminates these pain points by ensuring your workforce is always right-sized. Instead of reacting to demand spikes with costly overtime or frantic hiring, you’re ready with a trained pool of operators who already know your workflows. This not only saves money, but also improves the quality and consistency of your output.

Preparation also opens up new revenue streams. With the right workforce in place, you can take on additional orders or expand your services without hesitation. A prepared business is an agile business, able to pivot and adapt as opportunities arise. This agility isn’t just about handling today’s challenges; it’s about positioning yourself for tomorrow’s success. Veryable ensures that your preparation drives immediate results while building long-term resilience.

Preparing for Disruptions and Demand Changes

The world is unpredictable. Port strikes. Snowstorms. Supply chain bottlenecks. These disruptions can derail even the best-laid plans. But preparation isn’t just about surviving chaos; it’s about thriving in it. With Veryable, businesses can scale their workforce to meet surging demand or adapt to sudden slowdowns. This agility means you’re never caught off guard.

Take the example of a snowstorm disrupting operations in Houston. Yes, that's a real sentence I just had to type in January 2025. Without a prepared workforce, businesses would face missed deadlines, unhappy customers, and cascading delays. But those with a ready pool of skilled operators can pivot quickly, reallocating resources to keep critical processes running. This isn’t just about damage control; it’s about maintaining trust and delivering on promises, even under challenging circumstances.

Preparation also positions businesses to capitalize on positive disruptions, like unexpected demand spikes. Imagine a supplier facing a sudden influx of orders due to a competitor’s stock issues. A prepared business can say “yes” to those opportunities, capturing market share and strengthening customer relationships. Veryable’s model ensures that your workforce is always aligned with your needs, whether you’re managing a crisis or seizing a chance to grow.

Disruptions aren’t going away. In fact, they’re becoming more frequent and more complex. The businesses that succeed will be those that prepare not just for the known risks but for the unexpected ones. With Veryable, you’re not just reacting to the world around you; you’re shaping your response, turning potential challenges into competitive advantages.

Stability for Your Core Team

Your people are your most enduring investment. When businesses rely too heavily on overtime or last-minute hiring, their core teams bear the brunt of the strain. Burnout creeps in, morale dips, and turnover costs rise. Preparation solves this problem. By maintaining a stable headcount and using Veryable to dynamically scale, you protect your team from unnecessary stress.

Think about the hidden costs of burnout. When employees are overworked, their productivity declines, and the quality of their work suffers. They’re more likely to call out sick, leave the company, or disengage from their roles. These costs don’t show up on a balance sheet, but they erode your business’s foundation over time. Preparation with Veryable addresses this by ensuring your core team is supported, not overburdened. On-demand operators handle the surges, allowing your permanent staff to focus on what they do best.

Stability also builds loyalty. Employees who see that their well-being matters are more likely to stay with your company long-term. They become advocates for your brand, attracting other top talents who want to work in a supportive and prepared environment. This virtuous cycle of loyalty and attraction doesn’t just benefit your workforce; it strengthens your entire business.

Stability also enhances customer satisfaction. A prepared workforce delivers consistent results, ensuring that your customers get the quality and reliability they expect. Whether it’s meeting deadlines, maintaining product quality, or responding to service requests, a stable and supported team is better equipped to exceed expectations. Veryable makes this stability achievable, helping you align your workforce with demand while safeguarding the well-being of your employees.

The Path Forward

The question isn’t whether your business will face challenges. It will. The real question is whether you’ll be ready. Preparation with Veryable isn’t just about survival; it’s about creating a business that thrives. You’re not just building for tomorrow—you’re building for every possibility.

Imagine a future where your workforce is not only a resource but your competitive advantage. With Veryable, this future is within reach. Preparation means you’re never caught off guard by disruptions or sudden changes in demand. Instead, you’re ready to tackle them head-on, confident in your ability to adapt and excel.

Preparation is also about control. It puts you in the driver’s seat of your business, allowing you to dictate the pace of growth and respond to challenges with precision. Veryable’s model doesn’t just make readiness achievable—it makes it profitable. Every operator contributes to your success today while building a foundation for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Think of the long-term benefits. When your team feels supported, they perform at their best. When your workforce is prepared, your customers experience reliability and quality that sets you apart. And when your business can pivot seamlessly, you gain a reputation for resilience and agility that attracts new opportunities.

So, ask yourself: Are you prepared for what’s next? The payoff for building your operational ark is too big to ignore. Start today with Veryable. You’re not investing in readiness—you’re preparing a future where your business thrives no matter what challenges or opportunities come your way - and profiting along every step of the journey.

Reach out to your local Veryable team today to begin building your operational ark.

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Jacob Shaffield
Jacob is the General Manager for Veryable in Houston, and previously for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana – including Louisville, Lexington, and Evansville. Prior to Veryable, Jacob spent 20 years in logistics, marketing, ecommerce, and retail management roles – including as a VP for a furniture SMB and owner of e-commerce and brick and mortar retailers. With leadership from Fortune 10 to start-ups, he understands operational impact throughout the supply chain across many sectors.

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