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Money saving tips for your small business includes negotiating better deals with providers or services

In the first part of this series we discussed steps you can take to trim the fat off current regular bills that you pay for your small business. If you’re not sure where to start, here is a list of providers or services you probably utilize that just might cut you new deals and help you lower your monthly costs: Phone service. There is a vast world of phone services out there, all offering special benefits or perks that can meet your changing needs. If it’s time to switch, do it. Check out the competition and choose one that can help your business grow. Wireless/cellular service. Evaluate your past bills to see if your current plan is serving your needs. Are you in need of more minutes? Are you getting the best bang for your buck? If your contract is up, ask if you can receive special credit for being a customer in good standing, or see if you can receive the same benefits as new customers are getting. Credit cards. Most credit card companies will work with you if you ask them about lowering interest rates. If your credit and payment histories are good, you will have room to negotiate. Office rent. If you do have an office outside your home, you may find that your landlord is willing to negotiate your current terms. He or she may want something in return, like a longer lease or expanded space. Insurance. Speak with your agent to review your policy. Call other agencies to compare exact benefits to each other. You may find areas with discrepancies, or find valuable benefits with a different company. Shipping. With the shipping market as competitive as it is, you might be surprised how you can save by changing companies. Compare rates and services to see if this is an area worth exploring. Utilities. Although you might not find much room for negotiation here, you can change your office habits in order to cut costs. Make sure you turn your computer and other office equipment off when not in use. You can consult with your utility company for energy-saving tips, which will translate into less money spent for your business. It may all seem daunting, but taking the time to evaluate your current expenses can open up possibilities for saving money, which will make it worth your time. 10 application/xml false better deals deals with providers money saving money saving tips negotiating better deals small business small business tips spring cleaning Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.04506.30; .NET CLR 1.1.4322) 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 cmalmstrom false true false false true 189572 false false true false false false true 149176 blog blogsite/FreedomVoice/web