Many small organizations wonder why they should purchase a laser printer over an inkjet. Inkjets are a fraction of the cost of laser printers, that is for sure. I remember canon toners being an arm and a leg on my college budget. However, the laser jet printer lasts much longer, the finished product is more professional, and you get many more prints out of it before having to change toner. You are less likely to get smeared papers as well. Sometimes groups are lucky enough to get a printer donated. However, what do you do when you want to upgrade or someone helps you upgrade? The cartridges from your old printer are just taking up space.
Gmsupplies.com offers a wide range of toner cartridges, that you may find a little more economical than others sites. What is an added attraction is that they have a program where they buy back toner, developer, and other related supplies. You can make a little money to set aside for the new cartridges you need. One may say it is better to give your supplies away to the next person. However, I have found with specialized parts and supplies, they are more likely to sit around, just in a whole new place. It is hard to guess what someone else’s machine takes and be right about it. Rest assured, your toner cartridges and other accessories will be recycled or reused.




Mary Wilson-Burkett was a single mom who actually put herself through college on the power of grants and loans. Within five years, she was able to pay everything off. There may be money out there for your special project just as it was for her life changing investment in herself.
In high school, I transferred to a very small school where we had a variety of fundraisers to meet the goal of new uniforms or a class educational trip. One of my fondest memories was of selling Chocolate as a fundraiser. There were candy bars for the quick sale, then
In fact, they are probably the same ones that Gertrude Hawk Chocolates offers to this very day in a variety of flavors. There are is all sorts of goodness there to use as fundraisers or to buy as gifts. Yes, there is such an occasion as “Happy Birthday to Me.” I would imagine that for myself, I would buy a lot of these cute two toned puppy chocolates.
I have been a part of several animal charity groups, and more than one had contemplated either purchasing a transport vehicle or accepting a donation of one. In the “pro” column is having access to a vehicle whenever needed. The cons have to do with maintenance and upkeep. Also, sometimes people have vehicles they are interested in donating that are beyond practical use. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. If you can repair the vehicle or add an engine for less than it would take to buy a new vehicle, it may be an extremely attractive alternative.
In other words, the chicken isn’t just earning her keep by producing eggs, but she can help with the garden too. that darn rooster who wakes you up every morning will also be saving his neck as well.
The National Geographic Society doesn’t really use Star Trek teleporters to save money, but more importantly, valuable resources on travel. It would have been cool though, right? Instead, they have been using LifeSize HD