No one shops at a discount store because of the elegant atmosphere or the over the top service. The appeal of a discount store is the low, low prices that are supposed to translate into big savings for the consumer. Does shopping at discount stores really save you money? Often items end up in these stores because they are nearing their expiration date or they are about to be replaced by a new and improved model. If you buy something that is obsolete or on the verge of being unusable what have you really saved?
Another drawback to discount stores is their penchant for encouraging you to buy in bulk so that you can save a few cents per unit. It seems like a good deal to save $0.05 per unit until you realize that you just bought a much larger amount than you came in for. If you are unable to use the entire package you just paid for product that you threw away and that is money wasted. Even if you are able to use the entire thing, how much space did it take up? Did you have to reorganize to make room so that you could store it? Your time and storage space are valuable too.
If you are going to shop these stores you need Stockpile free inventory software to help you manage your purchases so that you are able to realize the savings. Actually starting with your most next trip to a discount store can be a great way to begin implementing Stockpile. After your shopping trip commit to entering your purchases into Stockpile. Entering items is quick and easy so a single shopping trip won’t take any time at all. Remember to use areas to indicate where items are stored and labels to track expiration dates. As you put away these items you may see other things that should be in Stockpile as well. You can always go in and update your system so don’t feel like you have to add them right away. Making changes in Stockpile is painless. Because Stockpile is mobile compatible you can even update records when you are away from home. How convenient is that?
While we’re on the subject of mobile compatibility, we’d like to mention another benefit. The next time you’re out at the discount store and you see a great deal that you just can’t pass up you can check your inventory to see if you actually need the item or not. That great money saver really costs you if you already have a surplus on hand. Don’t rely on your memory, with Stockpile free inventory software you can be confident that you have an accurate accounting of what you need, and what you don’t. Remember to check those expiration dates. Just because you have an item at home doesn’t mean that it is still usable. There is nothing more frustrating than pulling out an item that you need and realizing that it is out of date. This derails whatever you were planning to do, represents wasted resources and is going to cost you time and money to replace so that you can get back on track. Avoiding this situation should be one of your top priorities.
Buy Less, Save More | Stockpile Free Inventory Software Can Help
Stockpile was designed with you in mind. Our goal is to provide you with an easy to use, intuitive solution that will save you time and money. When you organize your home with Stockpile you have the tools you need to get the maximum benefit out of all your efforts. Don’t waste time duplicating efforts or looking for items that you no longer own. Spend your time wisely when it comes to the things that you have to do and you’ll have more time to enjoy the things you want to do. Try Stockpile today and see what it can do for you!
