Are you low on office supplies and looking to stock up soon? There are always two options to keep in mind when shopping for your office supplies; you can either go to your local store or you can shop online. If you are planning to buy all of your office supplies, then you need to make a list of the items you are looking to purchase. Try to list all of the items you need from pens and pencils, paper, ink cartridges and staples; it’s always handy to have everything in stock because you never know when you’re going to run out of something. Making a list doesn’t just help you stay organized when shopping, it also helps you to remember all the items you need so you won’t need to make more than one trip to the store or place more than one order online. After you make your list, you should plan on where you are going to purchase all of your supplies. Make sure you pick a reliable office supplies store that offers great customer service along with discount office supplies.
Some things to keep in mind while selecting an office supply store are listed below:
Location
The location of your supplier’s warehouse(s) should be close to your office or your city. A warehouse located in another state across the country or in another country will take more time in delivering the product compared to one located close to your office or city. Generally, reliable stores have multiple warehouses in major cities across the country so that orders can be delivered within a day or two after the order is placed. Make sure your supplier has a warehouse close to you so you don’t have to wait weeks before receiving your product.
References
You can check to see if your friends or family have any recommendations about which supplier to choose. They will tell you if they have had any good or bad experiences and which suppliers they’ve had those experiences with. You can also search the web for reviews about the supplier you are looking to purchase from, to see if the goods and services they provide are worth your time and money. You can even check for yourself by calling their customer service number or by emailing them and ask about their services; based on how they reply to your questions, you can see if they are friendly or not and make a conclusion about that business.
Price
You can check with multiple suppliers to see how much they quote you on a product that you are looking to buy. Based on the quotes that you receive from the suppliers, you can negotiate with them and see for yourself which supplier is willing to work with you the most and give you the lowest prices. You should also check how often they have special offers, discounts, bundles, and coupons and check to see if they offer you better pricing if you buy in bulk. If you are trying a new supplier, don’t place a big first order; place a small order to check the reliability and the time it takes for you to receive your products.
Customer Service
This is one of the most important steps in choosing a supplier. As we mentioned earlier, you can get a broad idea of how friendly or unfriendly their customer service staff is by calling or emailing them and asking a few questions about the goods and services they provide. A well-timed reply and resolution of your questions and concerns shows that the supplier’s customer service is good. Good customer service is very important in case any of the products you ordered are not delivered on time or if you received a defective product, you’ll know your account will be handled properly.
USA Office Supplies has great customer service and offers a variety of office supplies at affordable prices. We are determined to offer the best services to all of our customers.