You never know what kind of treasures you might find at a garage sale or flea market. While it's usually not a great place for disposable supplies like paper and pens, these sales sometimes offer great deals on furniture, storage, and even things like binders and folder. If you … [Read more...] about For sturdy supplies, try a garage sale
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Look to “free after rebate” items to hit a minimum coupon threshold
Suppose you have a coupon like $20 off $100 in supplies, but you find yourself a little bit short of the $100 mark. Rather than waste money on things you don't need, check the site to see if they are offering any special "free after rebate" items that week. You can often find … [Read more...] about Look to “free after rebate” items to hit a minimum coupon threshold
Create your own forms
Ready-made forms like invoices and fax cover sheets can be unnecessarily expensive in an office supply store. You can find templates built into programs like Microsoft Word, or use a search engine to find online resources to create your own for free. Ask your clients and … [Read more...] about Create your own forms
Negotiate a purchase contract for office supplies
Office supply retailers are fighting for your business, so it is getting easier to signup for purchase contracts. Traditionally reserved for larger businesses, even small to mid-sized companies can now take advantage of pre-negotiated discounts on office supplies. Check with a … [Read more...] about Negotiate a purchase contract for office supplies
Keep your mail-order catalogs
Having a stack of catalogues from the suppliers you regularly use will be helpful to have on hand. You can compare prices to see who has the best deal on certain items, and how these stack up versus current sales. Most supply retailers will match the prices of their competitors, … [Read more...] about Keep your mail-order catalogs