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Return To Pen Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Tips for Finding Home Office Supplies on a Budget By Niall Roche Below are some tips for saving money on office supplies: Use items that are already in your home. Look around your home in the desks, kids rooms and even kitchen drawers. You probably already have scissors, staplers, ink pens, printer paper, highlighters and envelopes. Use items that you already have and replace as they are used up. You might want to add index cards, sticky notes and an extra ink cartridge to your supplies. After youve operated your business for several months youll have a feel for the type of items youll be using frequently. Resist the temptation to buy things that you really dont need in the beginning of your business set up. There are some really neat office supplies that are very tempting such as paper clip holders, message books, fancy note pads and even dry erase boards. Find bargains on supplies and equipment. There are terrific bargains, rebates and coupons available for purchasing home office supplies and equipment! For example, if you need a new printer you can get a store floor model and even ask if there is a manufacturers rebate for it. Many places will give you a discount on printer ink if you bring in your old cartridge. Second hand stores and friends make great places for supplies and equipment. I had friend that was going to throw away a filing cabinet that she didnt need anymore. I was able to bring it home and put in my home office for free! Recycle office supplies and furniture. You will be amazed at how well you can use items in your home for your office area without having to make additional purchases. Print only things that must be printed. You can store a lot of information on your PC and CDs to save ink and paper costs. Print on both sides of the paper and use paper edges for note cards and note pads. I use the dining chair as my office chair. I turned used vegetable cans into a pencil holder, paper clip holder and highlighter holder. The nightstand light from the bedroom is now my desk lamp. I use the backs of cardboard cereal boxes to divide papers in the filing cabinet. There are many ways to save money on home office supplies and equipment. Be creative and remember the goal is to make a profit and save money. The money saved today can be used later to expand your business and upgrade. About the Author: Running a home office is no easy task - youre always working to a budget! If youre wanting to save where you can and find cheap office supplies then check out our home office site. Advertising Pens

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