Each year, businesses spend billions of dollars on office supplies such as pens, paper, toner, paper clips, and notepads. Since most purchases consist of many inexpensive items, it can be difficult to get a sense for whether you are paying a fair price for these supplies. However, with a bit of comparison shopping, businesses can save as much as 10%-20% per year on office supplies.

This guide is designed to help you save money on office supplies. The various sections are listed in the box above. You can choose to read this guide from beginning to end, or jump directly to a section of interest by clicking on the links above.