Life Hacks: Cost-Saving Tips During Hard Economic Times

Customers queueing at a supermarket in Kenya
Customers queueing at a supermarket in Kenya
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The global economy is facing a recession, and Kenya has not been left behind.

Kenyans have, therefore, been forced to cut down on their expenditure as others seek side hustles to beat the current harsh economy.

However, there are some tips Kenyans can use to save money during such times;

Online shopping

While many prefer shopping physically to purchase various items, online shopping offers Kenyans an opportunity to save as most items are usually on offer. Moreover, online shops tend to be more competitive while at the same time offering you the convenience of shopping between different online stores to get the best deals.

More often than not, you may hear of Valentine offers as stores move to clear their stock that may have overstayed on the shelves during the festivities.

For example, in some cases, various platforms offer 25 per cent to 50 per cent off various products as well as cashback offers. By taking advantage of these offers, you end up saving a lot of money.

However, use a trusted website like Glantix Solutions while shopping for electronics. You can visit their website glantix.co.ke where you will get laptops, desktops, printers, networking equipment, servers, POS machines, mobile phones of different brands and more.

Glantix also offers accessories such as laptop chargers as well as the batteries. Home theatres, and TVs too, are affordable - Samsung, LG, Sony and many more of quality and affordable prices.

 Additional source of income

 Did you know your hobby could be a source of income? Hobbies like sewing & stitching, photography and many more could earn you an extra coin.

 

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Shop with Glantix Today and enjoy amazing offers. Visit https://glantix.co.ke or contact 0700000736|0731000736.
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 With as little as Ksh18,000, you will get a brother sewing machine from Glantix which comes with a 1-year warranty giving you peace of mind. Cameras, for those who enjoy photography, are also quite affordable.

For those in production, you can save a huge chunk of your cost by producing your labelling materials. All you need is a label printer and the labels which in the long run are a fraction of the cost of outsourcing. All these are again available in plenty of supply and variety from Glantix and a few online stores in Kenya.

 Research before purchase

These will save you expensive running costs if you get it right. Don’t be shy to ask questions or read the product specifications when making a purchase. Online shops have made it easier by citing product information online

Go for quality products, not famous products. There are many upcoming brands offering equally good and sometimes better products compared to renowned brands. For example brands like Vention and Ugreen offer high-quality computer accessories with warranties with a wider variety compared to renowned brands.

Glantix are not only authorized dealers of these brands but will also help you make the right purchase by answering all the questions you might have about a product. Their website is well-detailed with all the product information you need.

Shop in bulk

While shopping in bulk may be deemed expensive, it is advisable as it saves costs and time.

Shopping in bulk ensures that you have an adequate supply of household items, which can then be monitored in various schedules such as weeks, and months.

On the other hand, bulk shopping helps save time and transport costs. In that, you do not have to go to the market or supermarket after every two days to purchase an item.

Consequently, bulk buying gives you an upper hand in matters of negotiations. For instance, rather than buying a laptop only, you can purchase it with other accessories like Mouse, bag, External hard drive etc. then you can bargain.

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Bulk purchase also saves you on shipping cost. Most shops will offer free delivery when the goods' value reaches a certain thread hold. For example, Glantix offers free delivery for goods amounting to Ksh 100,000 and above.

Cut down impromptu shopping

Another way of cutting costs is by cutting down on impromptu shopping, which can be done by having a budget for your money.

When one sticks to their budget, it will cushion them from spending on what they don’t need at that particular time.

On the other hand, one can minimize visiting malls and other shopping joints where they may be tempted to spend more money.

With this regard, one can cut down on luxury expenditures such as entertainment. This will help someone to focus on important commodities such as food, among others.