Supplies cost money. Although supplies can’t be skimped on, there are smarter ways to go about obtaining them and save money in the long-run. For instance, it’s vital to have an organized office. Employees should monitor the types of supplies they have in their desks and cubicles; however, the supply room should be well-organized so that everything is in its proper place. Delegate the task of keeping a tidy supply room as needed. This person should keep inventory to adequately maintain proper supplies. Consistently consult with competing supply companies as well. This can help to save on the cost of supplies in general.
Staff require wages for their services. However, it’s important to go over job duties and refine those job duties. At times, too many hands get into the pot. There can be a great overlap of who-does-what. It’s not necessary for two people to do a job that one person can do, and the result of both doing the same task wastes a great amount of time. Refine job duties so that everything is covered, and everyone knows exactly what their job duties are. This will save money on hiring additional staff or overpaying current staff to work longer hours.
Utilities and rent cost money as well. Although it would be unreasonable to turn off the air conditioning and allow employees to suffer in the heat, other measures can help to ease the cost of the utilities and rent. By renting a smaller space, two birds can be killed with one stone. First, the amount of rent should be less. Second, the amount needed for cooling and heating will be reduced as less will be needed to heat and cool a smaller office space.
Another way to save on costs is by getting a 1300 number. A 1300 saves money because both the caller and the business share the expense of the call; whereas, an 1800 number is paid for solely by a business. Although a business is sharing the expense, it is better than paying for the entire call. For 1300 numbers in Australia visit Zintel and other sources. Save money where possible and profits will also be made where possible.
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4 Comments
A lot of businesses hire way too many people these days. I know a few people who hire too many, and at times have far too many people to pay. For some jobs out there, there doesn't need to be a few people working on it. If a employer decides to actually hire what is needed, then things should go fine.
ReplyDeleteThat's the work force for ya. So many people are hired when they're technically not needed. And then when the time comes to fire those people, it's tough. I know all too well as I was an employee who was let go because hey just had too many working. If a business were to just hire the amount needed and hire more when needed. Simple as that.
ReplyDeleteA lot of employers fail to hire the right amount of people. It comes down to the fact that they're in a rush, and don't have the time to focus so much on hiring the proper amount. It takes a lot to run a business, so it happens, but you got to play it safe.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing people aught to do is keep track of supplies. At my old job they had a problem with supplies running out way too fast. Supposedly people were stealing them and taking them home, just because. And the company would have to buy more and more supplies each week. I suggested they utilize a program where people had to ask someone for certain supplies, and this stopped that from happening. They designate me as the person to keep charge of it, so I was the only one with the supply key, they had to come to me. Feels good to change a business for some good.
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