Saving money in business may seem like a difficult task and one that usually ends in job losses or scaling back on business areas – but there are other ways you could save money. There are thousands of great tips for saving money at home, so why not adopt these at work too? Here are some great money saving habits from home that you can take to work.
Reduce your bills
There are plenty of great ways you can reduce your household bills, many of which can also be applied to the workplace. Switching your suppliers is an easy example of how you can save money. Even if you stick with the same provider, the threat of losing your business is usually enough to help them reduce your rates – even if only for a short amount of time. Make a list of all your suppliers for things like phone and tech costs, cleaners and other services used by your business and see if you can reduce them.
Be more energy efficient
Energy efficiency can benefit your business in several ways. Not only will it reduce your monthly outgoings, but it could also provide you with some positive PR that will look good to your customers and clients. The Energy Saving Trust offers several resources to help businesses be more energy efficient, which can help you save money while also helping the environment. Encourage employees to adopt the same practices they would at home such as turning lights off when they leave a room and making sure that all non-essential tech equipment is completely powered down at the end of the day. You’d be surprised at the difference a few small changes could make to your monthly energy costs.
Buy second-hand
Not every purchase you make for your business has to be brand new. If you needed something for your home that you couldn’t afford, then buying second-hand is something you would definitely consider. So why not try it at work too? Businesses who need to purchase equipment can try their luck at hand tool auctions or buy refurbished technology equipment as an excellent way to save money on the essentials. In the same way, you could consider selling off equipment that you no longer use as a way to bring in some income that could be put towards future purchases or to reward your employees.
Stop wasting money
When you vow to make savings at home, the first thing to go is wasteful spending on things like food, socialising or things you don’t need. Having a serious look at your business’ expenditure can reveal a lot about how your business spends money, including where it’s being wasted. Give yourself a monthly savings target and find areas where it’s easy to cut back. Keeping a more watchful eye on your business’ spending will help you and your employees to develop better habits and stop spending like there’s an endless pot of money.
It’s important to get your business’ finances in order to help you prepare for any future development opportunities or to guard against potential problems. Treating your business’ finances in the same way as your personal finance can help you make those important savings that will keep your business thriving. Switch up your approach today and see the difference it could make to your business.
