Why Small Businesses Pay More (and How to Stop It)

It’s not just you. If you run a small business and feel like you're always paying more for the same services and supplies big companies get for less, you’re not imagining it. It’s not bad luck. It’s a systemic gap in purchasing power. But that gap can be closed. And that’s exactly what we’re building at Mighty.

Why do small businesses pay more?

Most of it comes down to purchasing power. Large companies can negotiate better rates because they buy in volume. They have procurement teams, long-term contracts, and vendor relationships that small businesses simply can’t match on their own.

The result?

Higher prices on everyday essentials
Fewer bundled deals or discounts
Less access to premium services
Slower or less personalized support

And perhaps most frustrating of all, many small business owners don’t even know they’re being overcharged. They assume this is just what it costs to run a business.

Hidden cost traps small businesses face

If you’re running a shop, an office, or a service-based business, you’ve probably encountered at least one of these:

Retail-level pricing on commercial services
Introductory offers that jump after a few months
“Small business” bundles that actually cost more per unit
Contracts with confusing fine print or cancellation fees
Lack of transparency around what large businesses are paying

Without a full-time procurement department or hours to spend comparison-shopping, small business owners are often left to accept the first decent offer they find.

The collective power of small business

This is where group buying comes in. By banding together, small businesses can access the kind of deals once reserved for big enterprises.

That’s the idea behind Mighty Business. We unite thousands of small business owners with our authorized reps and online platform in order to negotiate exclusive offers with trusted providers across key business categories.

When small businesses join forces, vendors pay attention, and deals get better for everyone. One business might not move the needle for a supplier. Ten thousand just might.

What Mighty Business is doing differently

At Mighty, we’re working to level the playing field with:

Exclusive pre-negotiated offers, tailored to small business needs
Real reps who provide in person support and answer your questions
Personalized support that helps you choose the right services
No guesswork or long hours trying to compare options on your own

Whether you’re running a bakery, a landscaping service, a dental office, or a print shop, we believe you should have access to the same tools, services, and savings as the big guys.

How to start paying less

If you want to explore what savings might be available in your area, talk to a Mighty authorized representative or visit MightyBusiness.com to learn more.

You don’t need to change everything about your business. Mighty will help you find new suppliers so you stop overpaying for what you already use.

Because when small businesses work together, they’re not just competitive.

They’re Mighty.