Any time is a good time to get your business expenses under control. Here are some ways to cut back on costs.
1.
Barter - Reach out and offer to exchange products and services you
offer with those of other businesses. 
Trading things is an age old idea
and it works even today.
2. Wholesale / bulk - try buying supplies in large quantities at a time to save money on individual costs. You could subscribe to a wholesale warehouse or get the items via the Internet through a wholesale supplier.
3. Network - good networking can change your world. Exchanging ideas could open new doors.
4. Borrow / rent or lease - there is no use buying equipment you won't need more than one time. Why not borrow it or lease it, when the opportunity arises?
5. Online / offline auctions - sometimes you can get supplies and equipment cheaper at auctions on and off the web. Bidding could be great, and it would be wise to try it before going to a retailer.
6. Free stuff - there are lots of sites on the net that actually offer you things for free. You commonly get software, graphics and website backgrounds for no cost. See what's out there before you buy.
7. Search - Look into changing suppliers. Initial costs are often lower than the market price. And many suppliers offer great deals at low cost, and quality is fine, too.
8. Used equipment and other items - if you buy used things for your business, you may end up saving a lot of money. Try yard sales, message boards at local hardware stores and online, and with various newsgroups.
9. Negotiate - bargaining can and often does pay off. There is no harm trying to get things for a better rate.
10. Plan ahead - decide on what you need in the future. Then, when there is a mega sale, purchase at a much lower cost, even though you won't need them for a few weeks or months.
Clever thinking, planning and good decision-making will see your business through the good times and bad. Make the best decisions you can, and move ahead with a better expense budget.
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