When you open a new business, every possible vendor will show up at your door trying to sell you things that they claim your business just can’t do without. Don’t be swayed. You have to keep your bottom line in control, so instead of trying all the new products, look for ways that business expenses can be reduced.
Janitorial Service
It’s a good idea to have a professional clean your office occasionally, but you can save money by making it part of the job description that employees have to clean their own work space. Also make everyone take bathroom and kitchen duty once a week. Most employees have plenty of free time, so they might as well be working to reduce cleaning expenses.
Toilet Paper
This sounds silly, but it can be a big expense in some offices. Just because it’s the least expensive product on the shelf doesn’t mean it will save you money. Monitor different brands. The one that lasts the longest in really the better buy. Don’t forget to look at your finances from a long term perspective. That includes toilet paper.
Turn Up the Air
The office should be comfortable, but once everyone goes home for the day, turn the air up to 85 degrees. There’s no sense spending money to cool and empty office. It won’t take that long to cool it back down the next morning.
Pens
Don’t spend money on expensive pens. They just get lost. Business expenses can also be reduced by shopping at many office supply stores. You never know where you’ll find a good deal.