Top tips to grab a Black Friday bargain for your school
Top tips to grab a Black Friday bargain for your school
Black Friday is almost here. What better way to shop for your school than with these special deals online?
To help prepare, we’ve put together some top tips to get a Black Friday bargain for your school to help ease the stress and pressure of grabbing a last-minute bargain.
Black Friday shopping tips
If you’re planning to take part in Black Friday this year, check out the below Black Friday hacks before you start shopping.
1. Get following
Follow your favourite shops on social media and sign up for email newsletters to be among the first to learn about deals.
Brands often now give early access to their database a day or two early; this way – you can make sure you’re getting your favourite item in the right size or colour.
2. Do your research
Find the item you want to buy and start researching to see where you can get the best price. For example, look at all products you need – these could be Christmas crafts for your staff to use during the next 4 weeks – and find out what you may need. It could even be things to bring in for the new year.
3. Set up online accounts in advance
Websites may slow to a painful crawl given the expected surge in online shopping expected this year.
Save yourself the agony by setting up an online account in advance and entering your payment and delivery details so you can get in, buy quickly once deals are live and get out!
4. Prepare your wish list
With so many people shopping on Black Friday it makes sense to go in with a game plan. Make a shopping list of the items you really want. Make a note of the retailers that are selling them.
It’s also a good idea to come up with an alternate in case something you want is sold out. Bookmark our deals into your own Black Friday folder on your website browser so you can access them super quick on the day.
Another way to prepare well for shopping online is to start saving items to an online wish-list so items are ready to be placed straight into your trolley as soon as they go on sale. Don’t be trawling through Black Friday deals unnecessarily.
5. Have a budget
With the cost of living always rising, be sure to set a budget for anything you may need. Have a plan and a spreadsheet of the products you are looking to purchase, and you can then have a budget for what you want to spend. Only look at things that your school really needs, so you’re not buying unnecessary products. This way you are not going over budget.
Whether this is your first Black Friday, or you're a seasoned professional, this guide will help you shop efficiently. Follow these tips and you’ll be sure to get the best for your money. Let us know how you get on by getting in touch with us on Twitter.
