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Office parties can be a great way for co-workers to socialize and interact with each other. Getting to know each other in this way can make for a better workplace environment. However, throwing office parties can get pricey. If your business would like to experience the positive effects of throwing office parties, but lacks the budget for anything fancy, consider these six tips for throwing an office party on a budget.

 

Look for Coupons Online

One of the easiest ways to save money when throwing an office party is to look for coupons online. Many large online retailers, such as Amazon, offer great prices because they don’t have to pay for the expenses associated with brick and mortar stores. In addition to their everyday competitive prices, you can also find coupons for Amazon.com for free shipping to help lower costs even more. Search for coupons with online retailers to get better prices on items for your company’s party.

 

Buy Products in Bulk

If your company has office parties frequently, consider buying items that will be used often in bulk. Paper plates, napkins and serving supplies can all be bought in bulk at both brick and mortar stores and online. The more you buy, the greater the discount you often receive.

 

Give Potlucks a Whirl

Buying food for an entire office can get pricey. Instead of splurging for all your employees to eat for free, consider giving potlucks a try. Have every employee bring a dish and there should be plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. However, be aware that potlucks don’t always go over well. If your employees aren’t into it, it can be hard to get enough food to make it worth it. Give it a try to determine if it’s right for your office or not.

 

Group Celebrations Together

It may seem fun to celebrate every employee’s birthday on their actual birthday, but having frequent parties is overkill and expensive. Instead, consider grouping celebrations together. Have a monthly celebration for everyone have birthdays that month or for women who are pregnant at the same time. It can help you to cut back on the expenses associated with frequent celebrations, while still celebrating everyone who deserves recognition in the office.

 

Reuse Decorations

When you have office parties, decorations help create a theme and set the tone for the celebration. However, buying decorations, while fun, can get awful pricey. Instead, spend a bit more money on sturdy decorations and reuse them from time to time. This helps you have a fun atmosphere for the celebration, without overspending on new decorations all the time.

 

Have Outdoor Events

The last way you can save money on office parties is by having your parties outdoor. Indoor parties can be expensive. You have to pay for entertainment, which ups the price. However, if you have your party at a park, or other outdoor venue, you can come up with cheap entertainment that can also build office morale. Consider a company softball or kickball game or have scavenger hunts. All of these are low-priced ways to have fun without breaking the bank.

There are many benefits to throwing an office party. Your employees get to know each other better, which can help ease tension in an office or make conversations easier for your employees. However, these parties can get expensive quickly. Having events outdoors, reusing decorations, grouping celebrations together, having potlucks, buying items in bulk and searching for coupons for your party supplies are all great ways to throw an office party on a budget.

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