| Office Money-Saving Tips |
From "Home Office"
episode HOF-104 |
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Following are a few general tips to help you save money in the operation of your home office. - Record all of your office expenses for a month to find out what you're spending and where the money is going. When you look back over a months expenses -- being careful not to overlook any business related expenses -- you'll likely be able to identify several areas in which to cut back.
- Investigate some of the software packages designed to help you track expenses and pay bills. Many are available at your local computer and software stores.
- Consider joining a purchasing alliance for small businesses. You can get good discounts on everything from office supplies to health insurance.
- Rather than buying several separate pieces of office equipment, consider buying a multi-function machine that can print, copy, fax and scan.
- Review insurance costs with your agent and look for ways to cut premiums. For example, there may be ways to add options to your existing homeowner's policy at a much lower cost than a standard business liability policy.
- Turn off non-essential equipment at night. Close off vents and adjust the thermostat when you're able to help save on heating and air-conditioning costs.
RESOURCES :
homeworking.com
An informational site devoted to people who work from home.
Web site: www.homeworking.com
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