subject: Saving On Office Supplies Can Add Up [print this page] A great way to purchase office supplies is over the Internet. There are some great websites that have quality supplies at great prices. Normally, they can beat the prices of your local office supply store. They have many other great advantages besides discounted prices.
Buying from any retailer online is always more of a convenience and a time saver. As any business owner knows, time is money so it can make it even more worth finding an online office supply store. Also, when you purchase online, you do not have to pay sales tax. There is no sales tax when purchasing online even though that may change in the future. Obviously, there can be some shipping and handling charges to pay which may offset the absence of the sales tax. On the other hand, some retailers will offer promotions and free shipping type sales if you watch for them.
One of the best benefits has to be the huge convenience of shopping online compared to driving and shopping at a local office supply store. Being able to sit in the comfort of your own office and order what needs re-stocked and having it arrive at your door step is a wonderful service. Many of the office supply stores make it possible for you to register an account with them. This makes it even more convenient the next time you purchase office supplies. All you have to do is log in and all your information is saved including previous items you purchased. You can even set it up to have an ongoing order automatically sent, and as often as you specify. The supplies will be purchased and automatically sent without you having to do anything.
Keeping all your employees in the office and not having to send someone to the local office supply store also increases your company's work rate and efficiency. Let's face it, when an employee is sent out to do some shopping, they are not going to be in a big hurry to get back and this slows things down. Whatever they get paid per hour also has to be factored into the cost of buying your office supplies locally. Buying online from a quality discount warehouse will give you more of a price savings than you may realize just because of the prices and the convenience.
It is also nice as the business owner or manager to scroll through their inventory online and pick out what you want instead of what an employee might get you if you sent them out. You can see the actually office supplies and prices and do your own shopping for more control over your costs. Search around and find a good online office supply store to start your savings. Find a store that looks professional, has great prices, a large inventory, ships fairly quickly, and has a secure purchase process protected by a good security program. All of these factors will allow you to find the best online store for you and will save your company money at the end of the year.
