Budgeting Tips for Office Supplies

By Nicky Jackson

Employees are finding that their company is paying for less and less office supplies. If you need to buy your own pens, this article will help you save some money.

The local office supply store is where we all start, but unless they are having a sale, they can be much more expensive than the neighborhood department store.

For certain supplies, even grocery stores will sell them. Apart from the convenience, the prices are good too.

Local pharmacies run sales on pens, paperclips, staples and even computer paper.

Shopping clubs and stores that sell salvaged material undercut the competition.

Office supplies are usually commodities, so just go online and order away. Just pick ones that you don't need to pay shipping on and you are home free.

Shipping charges can add up, so you may make out better locally.

Specialty stores catering to craft people often have great sales on items that you need.

Another way to not buy 100 pens for everywhere as they lose them is to actually buy a good one for each person and tell them that they are on their own forever and ever.

Paper is paper. Since most of us print junk, just buy the cheapest paper that your printer can handle without jamming. You will save a ton of money that way.

But not all printer ink is the same. Third party inks used for photo printing can be a disaster.

Never buy something just because it is inexpensive. There is nothing that can spoil your day like a faulty office product.

Coupons are still one of the best ways to save on office supplies. Clip them and save them for the times when you need them.

Store branded office supplies might not be made with the same quality but they essentially work the same.

Don't buy bulk if you want to save money. Most office supplies are taken home by employees and not really used anyway, so let them know that they aren't readily available. - 30243

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