5 Tips for your School's Year-End Budget

Got some "use it or lose it" budget for your school that you need to spend before year-end? Use these guidelines as a starting point for finding opportunities that you can buy now, to use later. For example, this year you may already be stocked up on office supplies, but using your OTB budget to stock up before the year ends can be a great way to save. Plan ahead, and use your resources as a layaway for your future success.

Here are 5 tips for your school's year-end budget:

1) Upgrade your Laminating - Every school needs to laminate! Whether you need a new school laminator for your entire school, or your art teachers need a smaller school laminator for student projects, now is a great time to buy a new laminating machine. Or if your machines are running well and you don't need an upgrade, consider stocking up on laminating supplies, like school film or pouches, instead. They will be used throughout the year, so you are planning ahead by buying in advance and getting a bulk deal.

2) Get Custom-Branded Products, Cheap - Consider some school-branded products for the upcoming year, and get them for cheap. But cheap doesn't mean poor quality; ask any of our past customers about our custom products, and they will rave about the premium look and the affordable price. We can make your school binders and tab dividers, as well as your diploma holders, pocket folders, and various other personalized products.

3) Stock Up on Filing & General Supplies - Ring binders, index tab dividers, pocket folders, and more...every person in your office or classroom uses them. Buy filing and office supplies for your school now for the year to come so you are fully stocked, and never have to be without.

4) Shop Clearance First - Before you buy at full price, always make sure to check the clearance section. There are often discounts here over 80% off retail, so it is a great place to start!

5) Ask for a "School Discount" - Listen...we LOVE teachers and educators! We know how special they are, and treasure their ability to shape our children and the future generations. This is why we will always work to get you the supplies and equipment you need, at a price that fits into your restricted budget. Just call us at (866) 537-2244 and let us know what you need to buy, then ask for a school discount. Honestly, we cannot always discount items, however, if we can lower the pricing for your school purchase, we will.

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About the Author • Mallory Morsa is the product expert and content specialist at Binding101, and has been a valued team member since 2008. She started her career here in customer service, moved onto sales supervisor, product management, and then onto content. She takes a hands-on approach to products, and truly gets to know how every item works before she writes about them, with a goal to give you all of the honest information you need to make a confident buying decision. She has a bachelor's degree with a focus on management and marketing, and has been a writer, photographer, and videographer for many years. In her free time, she loves to read by the pool, volunteer at the local animal shelter in the kitten nursery, and snuggle her three furbabies while she binge watches Netflix.