In the current economic climate, it’s important for businesses to save money in every way possible. Office supplies take up a large part of a company’s expenditure and it’s important your office equipment outgoings are monitored so you know you aren’t paying over the odds, or wasting materials.

Make sure you have an employee who keeps track of your stationery orders, this way staff will be less likely to help themselves to stationery for personal use. Also, once you get to know the amounts of stationery used each month, you’ll know how much you need to order avoiding overestimating on supplies. Employing one key person to monitor the office supplies will ensure your company builds a relationship with your supplier and its representatives. By gaining rapports with certain suppliers you will be open to receiving discounts for being a loyal customer.

Although it’s worth sticking to one company for loyalty rewards and discounts, if you feel you could save money by using another supplier, it’s worth shopping around to see what’s on offer. The internet is a brilliant spot for making comparisons on stationery deals. Try comparison sites and see which companies are listed as cheapest, ring around your favourites and try haggle for an even cheaper cost.

It may not be ideal to use just one company for all of your office equipment as different suppliers have different specialities. For example, if you find a suitable stationery supplier but you aren’t happy with their printer cartridge deals, you could look for other suppliers for your printing requirements. It’s worth doing a bit of a research to hunt down the bargains.

A lot of business suppliers are aware of the current economy and are offering special services (free delivery, free pick-up) and discounts (20% off if you purchase in bulk). Look out for deals and promotions as they are brilliant ways to save your company money.

As well finding the right supplier, there are cost-saving measures you can put into action to help your budget. Firstly, instead of opting for brand name stationery, you could go for cheaper items that work just as well but cost a little less. You can also recycle and reuse empty printer cartridges, by refilling your old printer cartridges not only are you helping your company become environmentally friendly but you’ll be saving money by not investing in brand new cartridges every time. There are a number of companies who are willing to help businesses save money by offering printer cartridge refills. And don’t forgot some companies will offer you vouchers and discounts in return for your recycled paper and other waste goods. So look out for companies who are pushing to make companies greener, not only will you be saving the planet but also saving your company’s wallet.

Remember to shop around for new suppliers, especially if you’ve been with your current supplier for a long period of time. Even if you choose to stick with your supplier it’s important to keep an eye on market trends so you aren’t out of loop and spending more on your office equipment than you should be.

Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Cartridge World, providers of office supplies such as refill ink cartridges and toner cartridges.

Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Cartridge World (http://www.cartridgeworld.co.uk), providers of office supplies such as refill ink cartridges and toner cartridges.

Author Bio: Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Cartridge World, providers of office supplies such as refill ink cartridges and toner cartridges.

Category: Business Management
Keywords: office supplies, printer cartridges, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges