If you drive a distance to a shop, carry a list of all supplies you're seeking. A list will help you gather everything in one trip, without forgetting an important item. For mail order, save money by calculating the shipping costs. Most vendors include a scale of costs on the order form, and you can order a number of items within a certain fee. Total your prospective purchases, and see how many items you can buy without moving up to the next highest cost.
Most sellers offer overnight delivery, at an inflated rate.
Avoid paying these high prices by planning ahead. With mail order, you'll benefit by phoning your order. You can verify that prices haven't fluctuated and that each item is in stock for immediate shipping. If the seller puts you on back order because he or she has to receive a product from the distributor, you'll have to wait even longer until it shows up on your doorstep. At either site, your business does support jobs for sales people, order clerks, accountants, and business owners.