Strategies: Back-to-school time means office supplies for you
— -- "OMG!" It's already the end of summer. Time for the three little words business owners with kids love to hear: "Back to school."
While we'll be glad not to have the kids underfoot while we're on deadline for a project, we're secretly a little jealous of them getting all those cool new school supplies. C'mon, I know your little secret — that's because I share it. Admit it: One of the great things about owning your own business is being able to sneak down to the office supply store during work hours and consider it "work." So much of the stuff at office supply stores is really cool. I love file organizing systems, electronic gadgets and notebooks, even colored paper clips.
Well, now's when the office supply stores run all their specials and a great time to stock up. If you don't have the money to stock up now, save this list to pull out again at the end of December, when you'll want to be able to purchase extra supplies for next year and get a tax deduction this year.
Rhonda's master list of office goodies by category:
Everyday stuff:
These are things you always need. Pick out ones you enjoy, especially things like pens, because you interact with them frequently, and they can make your day seem better.
1. Post-it notes. I love these. I have all different colors and sizes. They're useful and fun. Get lots!2. Copy paper. Recycled, of course!3. Spiral-bound notebooks. Get rid of all those little pieces of paper on your desk and keep all your notes together.4. Pens. As many as you want. They'll disappear and you always need a pen.5. Scissors. The "socks" of the office; they continually disappear.6. Phone call record book. To help avoid ever losing a number.7. Date stamp. To stamp bills and other incoming mail.8. Paper clips. Get them in colors that make you happy.9. Binder clips. I use a million of these to keep documents together.
Shipping supplies:
Having a well-organized mailing/shipping area makes life so much easier, so get your necessary supplies.
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