At the office they are a multitude of ways to slim cost by doing little things, especially for the small business owner. Here are three things to start. Set in place these practices for you and your co-workers. You will see a little more green in the bank and if your co-workers are “forgetful” let them know it is their raise budget they are working on, that will motivate them.
* Turn on the sleep function on all computers and monitor, and make sure to turn off computer at the end of day. Doing this can save $50 in energy costs per year per computer. This can be applied to copiers, printers and fax machines.
* Speaking of fax machines: Avoid a cover page when possible and reuse the other side as scratch or turn over and put back into the tray, when purchasing a new fax machine buy one that functions as a printer, copier and scanner. The best possible solution is electronic fax. Faxes are delivered directly to email accounts. Here is the one I use www.efax.com Cost is minimal ($20.00 a month), but saves on paper, ink and energy.
* Most of us live and breathe off of coffee. If you frequent your local coffee shop, bring your own cup, if you are consuming the java at the office, bring your own mug. Also stay away from disposable stirrers and sweeteners in a packet. You are using as much packaging as the sweetener in it. Not so sweet.
Little things can make a big difference and small changes, like the ones above can help get everyone thinking a little greener.
