Getting the Best Dealon Your Office SuppliesSourcing competitively priced supplies from office supplies stores is one of the most obvious ways for a Personal Assistant to control costs. You always need pens, paper, paperclips and envelopes, so making savings on cheap office supplies can add up to big annual savings.
Deciding which one is right for your company requires research, as all incentives are not made equal. What you should look for first and foremost is a company that offers the best prices and corporate discounts. But they should also offer reliable service, prompt delivery and free collection of returned items.
Choose office supply stores that offer a wide range of stationery, including office equipment like shredders and printers. Choose an office supply store that offers free delivery regardless of the size of the order. Some companies offer free delivery on orders over a certain amount; this is not cost effective if you order small quantities of stationery on a regular basis. Many stationery companies publish the recommended retail price only, so it pays to give them a call to negotiate a better price.
Before negotiating a deal, decide which items you order in high quantities or most often, and ask the stationery company to give you a quote on those supplies. This will give you a good starting point from which to make your assessment, and it could save your company hundreds of pounds each year.
The most important consideration is getting the balance right between quality and service.
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