Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Value Of Cheap Office Supplies

By Kenya England


When it's back-to-school time, students are eyeing the folders and binders while mom and dad need supplies at home or work to conduct business. It's time to consider cheap office supplies to stem the tide of vast expenditures for paper, pens, binders, and staples. It's time to get a deal on computers, printers, faxes, and copiers. Don't forget furniture and fixture like chairs, desks, and tables.

It all adds up to a pretty penny over time and supplies seem to get lost in people's drawers. Most don't know what they have or why. The thought of a budget is dim, but it should be at the top of one's mind. It is the only way to keep control of a massive quantity of items. And things seem to get obsolete in no time flat, necessitating the newest laptop or tablet, or the most innovative printer.

The total savings can add up on big or small ticket items. Who doesn't use dozens of notepads or boxes of paperclips a year? What about those reusable manila folders? It seems like a lot of waste and some recycling is always in order. Meanwhile, you are on the hunt for good prices and volume discounts.

If there is a lack of space available (maybe because you over overstocked on supplies), you can delegate work to copy centers for printing, binding, and collating; but you can also turn to vendors for email blasts, mailings, and shipments. Another tip to heed is to check out used furniture stores and recycling centers.

You can't always get a rock bottom deal, but you can get close. Students know that end of summer means back-to-school specials. It pays to buy in advance before prices go back up again. Saving money is the name of the game, but you can offset your discounts with over purchasing. Create a budget each year and try to stick with it to keep buying under control.

Little savings add up to significant dollars. Shopping less office means bulk discounts and more free time. You can reduce office overhead by keeping tabs on inventory. If you keep things in one place, you will have a better sense of where you are and not make the mistake of replacing goods in plentiful supply. You don't have to go without if you take stock often.

You don't want to skimp, so this is the other side of the coin. There is no need to go without if you plan ahead and choose wisely. Don't think of supplies as a small part of overhead, because they are not, all things considered. There are multiple ways to cut back and still have adequate coverage for your school or work needs.

So do your inventory on a regular basis, watch the newspaper or online ads, consider what you can recycle or do without, and learn to save as you go with or without the cheaper prices. It is all about watching the budget and maximizing the bottom line. Make supplies a smaller part of overhead and see a bigger profit.




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