How to Save Money on Office Supplies

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By John Smith
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Saving money on office supplies isn't easy, but at times like these it is vital to survival. Every business needs to buy office supplies and accessories so it makes sense to try to save on them whenever you can. By buying the right ones, you can shrink your office budget.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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Step 1

First, take a count of what items you really need and which ones you don't. You can probably slash up to 50% from your list right away if your office tends to overuse certain items or doesn't use certain things. Why buy stacks of paper pads if they just eventually get thrown away.
Step 2

Take note of items that you buy too frequently and decide whether or not it worthwhile to buy them in bulk, like paperclips, memo pads and pens. If you can store them, then buying bulk is going to save money.
Step 3

Take note of office and desk accessories that you buy too frequently like pencil cups, memo holders, pen stands or other things for executive offices. These desk accessories should not break often and if they do, consider buying more expensive ones to offset the cost of replacing cheap ones.