26. Tune in to your cellular phone bill. "You'd be surprised at the number of errors," says Gimba. "Often, you're charged for calls that didn't go through."
27. Put things in a better light. Using fluorescent rather than incandescent light bulbs conserves energy and lowers your electric bill.
28. Use your entrepreneurial clout. "Utility [companies] have a stake in the economic development of a community and often offer special rates to entrepreneurs," says Pete Collins of New York City-based Coopers & Lybrand LLP.
29. Unplug your coffee maker. Save electricity by turning off the coffee maker in your break room, suggests Scott. Pour the fresh coffee into a large thermos instead.
30. Don't give 'em so much garbage. Many businesses overpay to have their garbage picked up daily, says Gimba. "Half the time, your containers aren't even full," he says. "Reduce costs by reducing service to every other day."
This article was originally published in the February 1997 print edition of Entrepreneur with the headline: Savings Plan.
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