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How to Get Discount Business Office Supplies

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By foxynyc
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Saving Money on supplies for small businesses can sometimes be a hard time. Small business owners don’t have spare money and should save whenever they can. You can save money on office computers, desks, office chairs, and all paper supplies.Here are a few steps to save on office products.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    You should check big office supply stores such as Office Max and Staples. They normally offer delivery free charge with online orders above $50.00. This saves time and gas for you.

  2. Step 2

    Sites such as Ebates can link to an office supply store with rebates on purchase. Check them out and you can earn yourself a few dollars when purchasing through them. You can save up to 70% with them.

  3. Step 3

    Get yourself signed up for customers programs and get on their email lists in these stores. You will be able to receive coupons and other rewards just for shopping with them.

  4. Step 4

    Check out your local community websites for businesses that are going out of business. This is a great way to get discount home office products, and save a lot of money.

Tips & Warnings
  • When you purchase office materials you should use a different credit card. This way you can control your business money expenditures and incomes. These transactions also become more transparent.
  • Take advantage of free deliveries. Time is money and don’t spend it in supply stores if you can be working at the same time.

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4dogday said

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on 5/19/2009 Great tips on gettting discounts on office supplies.

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on 5/15/2009 Work with your local independently owned Office supply stores too. they have more flexibility and it's easier to get to know the staff and form a working relationship. good article

twincapes said

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on 5/13/2009 Thanks -good tips on getting discounts on business office supplies.

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