Office Stationery Buying Tips
No matter how much you may have heard about the 'paperless office', stationery is still a vital part of any business, and when it comes to offices it is essential that you have the right supplies. Items such as pens, paper, envelopes, staplers, erasers, markers and so much more are used on a daily basis by people in offices all over the world. These items will ensure that your working day is much more productive.
A lot of companies will choose to have pre-printed, personalised invoices to send to their customers and letterheads for business correspondence. These are items that will create a good impression of a business. If you are thinking of setting up your own business, then it is important to think carefully about office stationery. Do not underestimate the importance of having the right items. Below are a few buying tips for those interested in office stationery:
• Take some time to think about all the various stationery items that you might need in your office and write them down as you think about them. That way you can be sure you will get everything that you need and that you won't be tempted to buy things you don't need.
• Try and get an account set up with a number of office supplies companies. It is better to try and build up a good relationship with these companies from the beginning because the more you order from them the more likely you are to get discounts as time goes by. These companies will usually reward you for your loyalty.
• If you can afford to buy your office stationery in bulk then this might be a good move as you will no doubt get cheaper prices. Most of these companies will offer you wholesale prices if you buy in bulk. It is important to consider your budget and also the space that you have to store the items you buy.
• You should also consider looking online if you want to get the best prices. Online retailers can afford to offer lower prices because they do not have the same overheads as a 'bricks and mortar' store. Have a good look online however, because quite often, the price will vary wildly from one retailer to another for the exact same product.
• Don't always go for the brand name stationery items because the in-house equivalent is often just as good and a fraction of the price.
