| type="text/javascript"> | | | | great way to save on office supplies is using refillable |
| Posted By Omni Services Gainesville Texas | | | | products. You can now find many types of refillable |
| Office supplies can be a major expense in every | | | | pens and pencils today. They will often cost more to |
| business. It is estimated that a small business can | | | | initially purchase, but the refills can be less than a dollar |
| spend over 100,000 dollars each year on office | | | | in some cases. The refills can usually last longer than |
| supplies. With the average cost of one ink cartridge | | | | five or six pens or pencils. You could also use baskets |
| over 100 dollars, you can see how it adds up fast. | | | | to recycle scrap paper rather than buying post it pads. |
| However, there are many easy ways to save on the | | | | Also consider buying products like white out in a large |
| office supplies required to run your business. Price the | | | | containers and refill smaller desk top containers. Where |
| Paper The two highest costs for any business are | | | | to Shop Where you buy your supplies is another |
| paper and ink. However, there are ways to significantly | | | | factor to consider. Many supplies can be purchased |
| reduce these expenses. If you purchase paper in bulk, | | | | online at a discounted price. However, many supply |
| you can generally see a large decrease in cost. You | | | | chains are now trying to compete by offering |
| should also consider the type of paper you are using. | | | | customer loyalty programs. Either option can save you |
| Paper is priced by the thickness, color and, quality. If | | | | money, but if you purchase locally just make sure you |
| you are using most of your paper for interoffice | | | | use your discounts or supply your rewards cards to |
| communication, you may not need high quality colored | | | | receive future discounts. Coupons Some companies |
| paper. In some cases, you can also save if you | | | | offer special coupons for customers as well. You can |
| purchase recycled products. Refill the Ink As for ink, | | | | often find coupons for free shipping when you shop |
| there are many options to save money. If you have a | | | | online. However, one great option is using coupons that |
| cartridge that can be refilled, you can often do it | | | | provide free items with purchase. You might get free |
| yourself for half the normal cost. There are also | | | | paper clips with your next purchase. You can even |
| companies that sell refilled cartridges for a much | | | | use online coupon databases to search for coupons. |
| cheaper rate. Some companies will allow you to trade | | | | Make sure that when you are using coupons that you |
| in your current cartridge for an additional discount. You | | | | actually need the item. Purchasing items just because |
| may also want to consider a printing solutions | | | | you have a coupon is not a great way to save |
| company. These companies will charge a flat monthly | | | | money. However, you should always check your |
| rate to maintain all of your printers and they will provide | | | | expiration dates as well. Make sure to use your |
| all of your ink under the contract. Use Refills Another | | | | coupons before they expire. |