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Get cheaper starter business cards online
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For sturdy supplies, try a garage sale
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
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