A necessary, but unglamorous expense for any business is janitorial supplies. Every business needs paper towels, toilet paper, hand soaps and cleaners. But because this area is so unglamorous, people often times neglect taking the time to examine the true costs for products they need, and spend way too much on their janitorial supplies. Here are some awesome and simple hints to help you save money, and time (which is money these days too) buying those janitorial products your business needs.
Many people use janitorial services to clean their offices, which in many cases makes sense. However, they also then buy all their janitorial supplies from this cleaning service, without really looking at the bill for the products being used. Some janitorial services are fair with these charges, but many services use this to drive up their profits, charging as much as 100% over their cost to the customer for these products. The first rule of thumb is always buy your janitorial supplies and cleaning supplies yourself, making sure you are getting the best quality and value for the money. At a minimum you should always ask to see a detailed bill from your cleaning service, and check to see the prices they are charging you for supplies are in line.
The second way to save big dollars is by consolidation your suppliers of like type items. Today, many office supplies companies also carry huge selections of janitorial supplies at discount prices. ZumaOffice.com and other online office products companies have a great selection and guaranteed low prices for everything in the office including janitorial supplies. What this does is save you time because you can order office supplies, janitorial supplies and break room supplies from one company, and also pay and track invoices once rather than two or three times.
All companies use a lot of ink and toner, copy paper, staplers and file folders, so when you need to order those office needs, simply order your Kleenex tissues, Marcal toilet paper and Starbucks coffee at the same time. That’s right, Starbucks coffee from your office supplies company! This consolidates shipments, and also ensures you will get free delivery, as many of the online office products company’s today ship free with a reasonable order minimum of $75 - $99.
Perhaps the biggest way to save is by purchasing commercial grade paper supplies for your office. It may seem you are saving money buying paper towels and toilet paper from the grocery or discount store, but their paper rolls are much shorter, and your average cost is higher. Commercial grade paper towels and toilet paper from companies like Kimberly-Clark, Georgia Pacific and Marcal are significantly tighter wound than mass market grade paper products, and more sheets to the roll means much better value. Don’t be fooled by what seems like a great low price, when the roll size or tissue count may be much lower than commercial grade. These items are typically sold by the case, so buying in bulk really does save.
Again, check the product selection of some of the new online office supplies companies and you will be surprised. The good ones have everything you need in janitorial and cleaning supplies, but also complete lines of break room supplies like beverage service items, coffee and coffee makers, appliances, beverages, condiments and more. In addition, companies like ZumaOffice.com offer full lines of cups, plates, utensils, condiments and more. I was shocked when I realized how many products are available from a single source. Every purchasing manager will tell you that buying supplies from fewer vendors saves big money.
So, the next time you need some Dixie paper plates and napkins for an employee birthday cake celebration, the next time that paper towel roll is empty, or next time your low on the coffee that gets the office going in the morning, look to your favorite online office products company to take care of all your needs, AND save you money and time.
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