Saving Money On Supplies For Your Small Business

You want to save money? I know I do! When it comes to your small business, there are several ways to do so. The area I find it easiest to save money in is operational supplies. This is the area I have found the most leeway to shop around and save some funds to be stowed away or used for something else. Today I will go over my tips and tricks for saving money on supplies for you small business!

Sometimes I Shop In Person – Saving Money

Even though I take the opportunity to scope out my online prices, I always compare what I find to in-person shopping. Some of the places I like to look are Costco or Sam’s Club. We also enjoy looking at Meijer or any other grocery store local to us. Traditional shopping can take some extra time, but over the course of the year it can save you big…including on shipping.

Sometimes I Shop Online – Saving Money

This really is my favorite way to shop! There are many sites I use regularly, including Amazon and Uline. The great thing about comparing things online is that I can often save on shipping or get free shipping. Ordering online also means it is delivered directly to my door. This saves me time and money and is a convenient way to receive all of my supplies.

When Should I Stock Up – Saving Money

I always stock up if my budget allows. When there is a great sale on items my small business uses regularly, I purchase as much as I can afford and store. I make sure that this extra expense does not prohibit me from spending in the other areas of my budget. Storage space can be an issue due to the size of the items. As a general rule of thumb, I will purchase 2-3 of any particular item that I can save 20% or more on.

Happy Saving!