| 1. Look for rebates on basic office supplies. Check | | | | items such as shipping supplies and ink cartridges. |
| sales circulars for special offers and rebates on items | | | | 7. Sign up for a 6 month no interest credit card to get |
| you will use all the time. | | | | you started with inventory and supplies- just make |
| 2. Sign up for customer loyalty programs at office | | | | sure you have a plan in place to pay off the balance in |
| supply stores. Many offer bonus points for initial | | | | full before the no interest period ends. |
| purchases, and you will receive specials and coupons | | | | 8. Check with different banks and credit unions to see |
| because you are a member. | | | | which offers the best deal for checking accounts and |
| 3. Ask friends and family if they have any desks, | | | | various banking services. |
| chairs, bookcases, etc. they are replacing- tell them | | | | 9. Don't overlook the obvious- dollar stores are great |
| you will be glad to take any items they don't want. This | | | | resources for pens, pencils, notepads and calendars. |
| can get your office furnished as you are starting out. | | | | 10. Search for websites offering free or low cost |
| 4. Garage sales can yield very inexpensive items such | | | | advertising to get your company name out there. |
| as bulletin boards, file boxes, desk organizers, and | | | | Remember, as your business grows, so will your |
| storage crates. | | | | budget! You can always upgrade furnishings later. |
| 5. Search the internet for low cost business cards and | | | | Focus first on keeping your space functional and |
| promotional items. Vista Print is a popular choice | | | | organized so that looking for things doesn't take time |
| offering free business cards- you pay only shipping. | | | | away from the most important task in building your |
| 6. Online auction sites are great resources for deals on | | | | business- working on income producing activities. |