Message #70607

[Atlanta Z3]

I would go through the office contracts with a fine tooth comb.  That fancy auto feed postage meter is great but does the office really need it? You may be able to exchange the model to a less expensive lease and not break the current lease.  Same idea for copier.  Printers - are you rebuying the printer every time you replace the toner?  It may be cheaper to upgrade the printer that uses less expensive refills.  IT consultants - if you have one, do you have 24/7 service and are they doing things like back ups for you?  A back up is an easy task for an admin to assume.  The real estate market is what it is right now - when it's time to renew that lease get some perks if you can't get a square foot price reduction.  Those Common Area Maintenace fees are hidden expenses.  Marketing fees - brush up publisher or similiar program skills and make some of the companies collateral pieces in house.  I would also get an accounts payable listing for the last six months (or year) for my cost center, that should shed a lot of light on where money is being spent and give you ideas.  I wasn't above calling vendors and asking for discounts when I worked at a smaller company.  For example order a three month supply instead of one month, but get a 15% discount.  Lastly look at the companies you deal with - will they give discounts if invoices are paid within a certain number of days - those % can add up.