Running a business on a shoestring budget can be tough, but there are some easy steps you can take to help your bottom line. Today's Tools and Tips article on NFIB.com offers five ways to save money in your small business, including:
- Make your office energy efficient. Install a smart thermostat to heat or cool your business only when you need to, and replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent lights, which can save you approximately $30 or more on energy costs per bulb.
- Hire interns. College interns can be great assets to your business, since they are eager to get valuable experience in their field of study--paid or not. While interns must receive something in return for their work, a stipend or academic credit is often acceptable. But be careful what tasks you give them--you can't just use them to make coffee and photocopies.
- Cut back on outsourcing. Consider eliminating services like couriers, travel agents and office cleaning or landscaping crews if you and your employees can tackle the jobs.
Find out more easy ways to save cash at NFIB.com.
Posted by
Megan Goodchild on October 11, 2007 02:46 PM
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