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Want to save costs for your business? Here’s how!
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Opting for cost-effective business spaces
A shared office space is the way to go as opposed to traditional spaces. It is the ideal solution in terms of having to pay less rent, less cost for services/utilities, equipment, and anything else that is shared between companies.
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Outsource non-essential functions
It is cheaper to hire freelancers and external contractors for non-core tasks, unlike keeping full-time employees for every task. You aren’t expected to provide freelancers with health insurance, family leave or paid time off, or pricy benefits. There is only a single payment for the completed work.
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Replace benefits with perks
Whether it be through catered lunches, discounted rates, shared entertainment accounts or free media relations services, replacing benefits with perks would be financially better in the long run. It is a lot more feasible to provide the occasional perks to keep up morale instead of expensively packaged benefits.
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Social media advertising
While the expense of resources for traditional advertising can cost a lot, the opposite can be said for social media advertising. Hiring a social media content creator will turn out to be more cost effective than paying for space in traditional mediums like newspapers, magazines or television. In this era of digital content, social media platforms are the places to be.
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Reduce overhead and utilities charges (electricity saving tips, paper reduction, energy saving measures)
It’s no secret that saving electricity and water is not only good for the environment, but helps with cost reduction by a significant margin. Following tips like reducing paper usage, powering down lights/machinery after hours and being mindful of water wastage will all prove to be effective.
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Joint resources with other small businesses
It is possible to pool resources with other businesses that fall in a similar category as yours, so as to bring down the individual expense. This principle can be applied when it comes to purchasing extra supplies, inventory or any other pieces of equipment that can be shared between businesses.
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