Cutting the monthly cost of running an office can make a huge difference in the balance of your organization’s income. You may walk into the office and see production, but your eyes should be trained to see a bit of a different picture.
Efficiency is one of your organization’s most effective allies. The more you save, the more you’ll have to invest in other areas of your business. Here is a quick description of some simple ways to lower your monthly costs in the office.
Hire remote associates
Remote associates don’t cost you a dime in the office. Remote associates pay for their own equipment, and they don’t typically miss work. It’s a lot easier to get to work when the commute consists of walking from the bedroom to the home office.
Invest in energy efficiency
Energy costs in the office can easily get out of control, so it takes a little bit of an energy audit to reduce costs. Make sure all the bulbs in the office are energy efficient. The computers and air conditioning unit for the office should also be top of the line in terms of energy usage.
You can also take the time to shut everything down at the end of the business day to save a few bucks along the way. All it takes is a little effort to be more energy conscious in the way you run your business, and you could save hundreds over the span of a year.
Go paperless in the office
If you haven’t already shifted to a completely paperless office, get on board. There’s no longer any reason to waste money on paper, and it’s easier on the environment. Utilize the technology placed beneath your fingertips to store files, send messages, and collaborate with colleagues.
Messaging programs, Google G-Suite, and other digital tools will help your business thrive without the need to burn through valuable resources like paper.
Barter for products and services
Don’t be afraid to approach vendors for lower prices. Barter with them for better pricing on their products of services, and give your business costs a chance of relief. Most vendors are opened to the option of bartering for services, so open up the door for conversation.
Cut marketing costs with digital options
Digital marketing options are extensive today, and your business could save plenty of funds integrating a digital marketing plan. Email marketing is still super effective, and it costs pennies compared to other traditional marketing methods.
Work on building a social media presence for your organization. Add social media sharing buttons to all of your company’s digital content. Each “share” your material receives is a free piece of marketing for your business.
Originally posted on March 20, 2019 @ 1:12 pm