Your Budget: Use It or Lose It

When it comes to office budgets, 'tis the season to use it or lose it. You know the drill. Your 2008 budget for office supplies was x, and you've spent a lot less than x. Guess what? That smaller number is your new 2009 budget... unless you act fast.

While it's important to be a good steward of your department finances, especially now, you could actually save your company money and work more efficiently next year by making the most of your 2008 budget today.

Stock up and save. Many office supply stores have year-end sales with huge savings on an entire range of products. And, most offer volume discounts. Assess your current supplies and poll others in your department to see what they will need, preferably for several months or longer. Be sure to consider all the "consumables" you use like ink, toner, paper and pens. Rather than ordering a few items here and there throughout the year, consolidate your first quarter's needs into one shopping list. This will make you more efficient and save on number of trips, gas and delivery expenses.

Organize for year-end. Sure as the seasons change, when December hits, there's always the need to wrap up the year, finalize files and pack away the documents you need to save. Color-coded files, binders, tab dividers, and storage boxes are ideal for things you need to keep, shredders for things you don't.

Plan for the new year. In addition to files and personal planners for the new year, think about any new projects on the horizon. Do you have the right computer system? Software? The right filing and desktop tools? Does your audiovisual equipment meet your changing needs? Take advantage of year end to gear up for the new one.

Your local office supply dealer will be happy to help you find ways to stretch your budgeting dollar even further and plan for a successful 2009. Give us a call today.

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