Any businesspeople worth their salt will have all the essential supplies that make their firm tick secure, but what about the smaller things that although might not set the world alight but are still important to the smooth running of the business? The following are a small selection of the types of goods that are easy to forget in the midst of all the other decisions that need to be made.
Packaging supplies
This not only includes things like cardboard boxes for firms that send products to customers via online or catalogue orders, but also things like envelopes and postage bags for more typical business usage. Although it may seem like a trivial consideration, a low supply of some of these goods can mean that orders are delayed, important documents can’t be sent out and ultimately customers or clients could be left disappointed by poor service.
Cleaning products
A large proportion of medium-sized to large businesses will employ outside agencies to do their cleaning work, however even with this in mind one thing a lot of businesses will be running short on is cleaning supplies. There are always going to be emergencies that need attending to, and it isn’t a bad thing for staff to work in a clean and hygienic environment that won’t mean common illnesses are spread around the workplace.
Extra PC equipment
If a computer packs in or a keyboard or mouse suddenly fails to work, it could mean that an employee is out of action until such time they can be replaced, which if there are no spares could be a while. Simply ordering spares at the time of the original purchase of equipment, or buying used spares after the purchase could save a lot of time and wasted wages.
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