Larry McCullough
7 Money Saving
Tips to Decrease
Home Business
Expenses
By: Paige Pate
Hall
We all know that
running a home
business is highly
satisfying, and at
times downright
liberating! No clock
to punch, no dress
code, and best of
all, no boss to
answer to. But there
are also many facets
of business
ownership that
entrepreneurs must
stay on top of. One
of those is keeping
the expense to
income ratio in
balance. Below are
seven painless ways
to do just that.
1.To save on costly
ink cartridges,
print in draft mode,
unless the printout
is for a client or
will be reproduced.
2.After spending
your hard earned
money on those ink
cartridges, turn
them into a free
ream of paper! Many
office supply stores
offer a free ream of
copy paper when you
recycle a used ink
cartridge at their
store. Ask your
local office supply
store if they offer
this service to
their customers.
3.Make that free
paper last twice as
long. How many times
have you printed
something without
spell checking it
first? Use the back
of those misprints
for making lists and
jotting down ideas.
Another way to keep
paper use down is to
utilize the annoying
sheets that often
print out last with
just a small ad or
footer on them. Turn
them over and print
on the blank side.
4.Apply for a cash
back/rewards credit
card. Using one
credit card for all
of your business
purchases simplifies
bookkeeping and
makes categorizing
expenses at tax time
a lot easier. Why
not earn rewards
such as airline
miles or restaurant
gift certificates,
or even better-
cash, on purchases
you have to make
anyway? Just be sure
to fully read the
fine print
concerning interest
charges and late
fees. Or pay off the
balance each month
and avoid both!
5.Compare prices on
internet service
providers. Some
companies offer a
discount when
internet access is
bundled with cable
or phone service. If
you are really happy
with your current
ISP, call and ask if
they are offering
any promotions that
you can take
advantage of.
6.Network with other
home business owners
and offer to barter
goods or services.
If you own a gift
basket business,
assemble baskets
featuring a direct
sales consultant’s
products, and
customers are
purchasing from both
of you at once. A
bookkeeper can trade
services with a web
page designer. The
possibilities are
endless. You just
have to ask.
7.For low cost
advertising, contact
organizations
holding charity
auctions or raffles.
You supply the
prize, whether it’s
jewelry or web
hosting, and in
return you receive
exposure for your
business and
pleasure in donating
to a worthy cause.
About the Author
Paige Pate Hall
is a work from home
mom and Independent
Consultant for
Azante Jewelry.
www.myazante.com/paige
