{"id":1123,"date":"2018-11-24T09:16:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T14:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2018-11-24T09:16:39","modified_gmt":"2018-11-24T14:16:39","slug":"take-notes-because-youll-need-to-write-an-office-supplies-list-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/take-notes-because-youll-need-to-write-an-office-supplies-list-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Notes Because You&#8217;ll Need to Write an Office Supplies List for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>You need to equip your office to help your business run smoothly. Here&#8217;s an office supplies list that you&#8217;ll need to make so take notes!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average small business spends <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/average-cost-per-month-office-supplies-12771.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$200 per employee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per year on office supplies. If you have 10 employees, that&#8217;s a grand total of $2,000 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may not seem like a lot in the larger scheme of things, office supplies are one of the primary areas of waste. It can be a particular pitfall for new businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re starting out, the list of office supplies you think you&#8217;ll need can seem endless. Which office supplies do you actually need, and which ones can you leave for later?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to start taking some notes. Our comprehensive office supplies list will help you outfit your new office.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Big Stuff on the Office Supplies List<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re starting a new business and moving into a new office, you&#8217;re likely going to need to furnish the office. Your office supply list will have some big-ticket items on it, like desks and chairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll need to think about a variety of furnishings, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desks and chairs for each employee<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furnishings for employee lounges or customer waiting areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables and chairs for meeting rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also need room dividers if the office is open-concept, or if you&#8217;re installing cubicles. The folks at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winc.com.au\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winc AU<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommend keeping an eye on trends in office furniture too. Doing so can help you keep your office feeling modern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, don&#8217;t forget <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An office with some plants and wall art is much more habitable and productive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Supplies to Help Manage What You Produce<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a category new business owners often forget. You&#8217;re going to need somewhere to store your files, paperwork, and other important documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelving and filing cabinets should be at the top of your office supply checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your employees will also make some messes in the new office. You&#8217;ll need recycling bins and waste baskets as well. If you have an on-site kitchen, you may even need composting supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep It Neat and Tidy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not think of cleaning supplies as part of your office supplies. For most small businesses, they are essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning supplies can include a variety of items, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brooms and mops<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disinfectant hand wipes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soaps and sprays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponges and paper towels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember bathroom supplies and kitchen supplies on your office supplies checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Don&#8217;t Sweat the Small Stuff<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we&#8217;ll get to the small business supplies you likely thought of already. Even in this digital age, most offices still need pen and paper on hand. A partial list of necessary office supplies includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pens and pencils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pads of paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperclips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staplers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calendars and planners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also need file folders and other paper products. If the office has a whiteboard, be sure to buy an eraser, markers, and even whiteboard cleaner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Technological Side<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last items on your office supply checklist are going to be technologically based. You&#8217;ll need computers and printers. Don&#8217;t forget about keyboards, mice, and other peripherals for these digital workstations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also need printer supplies, like ink or toner. Cleaning supplies can help keep machines in good working order.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Get Started on the Right Foot<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a new office or starting a new business from scratch can be intimidating. Getting the right supplies using this office supplies list can help get the things you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our site is full of advice and helpful services for new businesses. Get started on the right foot by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of our tips and tricks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need to equip your office to help your business run smoothly. Here&#8217;s an office supplies list that you&#8217;ll need to make so take notes! The average small business spends $200 per employee per year on office supplies. If you have 10 employees, that&#8217;s a grand total of $2,000 per year. 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