Keep your budget under control when buying office supplies.
For most small business owners, a trip to one of the big box office supply stores is the equivalent of letting a child loose in the toy store. "Oooh, green post it notes. Wow, look at that desk blotter. Check out the new business software." Although it is tempting to buy every new gadget and supply you see, overspending on office supplies can wreck the business budget.
- Using an inventory sheet to buy supplies from is a great way to avoid impulse buys.
- Set a spending limit for extras and stick to it. The reality is that we don't end up using most of those must have new office supplies or only pull them out a few times.
- Take advantage of reward programs and coupons. These discounts can really add up.
