Corporates /Business offices and Admin blocks do consume lots of stationery ,papers
,magazines and other utilities like fax machines , photocopier machines and lighting consume
higher electiciiiityetc .Office cost cutting can be done with imagination ,creativity and through
employees participation .
Employees awareness to the cost of items meant for their support must be explained and cost
savings ideas from them encouraged .
A closer look at these spending would highlights office saving potentials .
Few of the simple and effective methods to cut cost in offices are
Recylce and Reuse papers and ink catridges of printer s and photocopier .
Use papers /envelope optiminally- Inter department memos could have multiple rows for
addresses so that the same envelope could be used again .
Encourage use of emails rather paper memos as mode of communication
Cut down meetings through video conferencing and webinars
Use only one courier service and on a particular day
Reduce subscription of Magazine and News paper
Reduce printing and copying of documents .
Provide individual on / off switch of fans and lights so as when one individual stays over time all
lights and fans are not working .
Negotiate your rentals if possible sublease your space to other vendor
Pay your bills and invoice only when due , dont pay in advance.
Dont over pay on insurance for your employees
Find alternatives for air flights .book ticket in advance with low tariff air carrier
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