Don’t Forget Your Ink Cartridge! Word Count: 411 Summary: In the world of computer projects, there’s no bigger bump in the road then discovering that your printer’s ink cartridge is low or altogether empty. What may have begun as a relatively successful project is now at the mercy of a product that’s not so easy to just run out and purchase at any time of night. Surely there are those among us who have experienced this scenario more often than we’d care to admit. The truth is, in the way of preparation and organization, it stands... Keywords: Ink Cartridge Article Body: In the world of computer projects, there’s no bigger bump in the road then discovering that your printer’s ink cartridge is low or altogether empty. What may have begun as a relatively successful project is now at the mercy of a product that’s not so easy to just run out and purchase at any time of night. Surely there are those among us who have experienced this scenario more often than we’d care to admit. The truth is, in the way of preparation and organization, it stands to reason that we should always have an extra printer ink cartridge on hand at all times. Businesses clearly understand this concept as corporations work with printer supply companies to ensure their executives are never without the proper resources. If only home computer owners could practice this same preparedness. While it’s relatively easy to assume that businesses should – and will – keep supplies on hand, it’s difficult to remember that to be effective at home we should do the same. It can also escape our attention that this is remarkably easy to accomplish. To keep your home operations running with the same efficiency as any business, you’re wise to work closely with an affordable and trustworthy supply resource. To this end, you can visit any number of local retail stores to determine pricing on your particular ink cartridge. While doing so, be sure to ascertain customer service capabilities as well. Don’t rule out smaller supply stores in this process. You may often find that privately owned stores will offer a generic brand of your ink cartridge, less expensive prices, alternatives to ink cartridge replacements, and more personalized customer service. If you find that shopping online works best for you, then you’ll find a variety of Internet resources that offer competitive prices on your ink cartridge. Do your research based on trustworthiness, reputation, price, and customer service response. The benefits to shopping with an online vendor include convenience and expediency. You can even put in a standing order for your ink cartridge that will be delivered to your home monthly or within your chosen time frame. In establishing a relationship with one particular merchant – whether traditional or online- you can better stay in tune with your ink cartridge needs. You are likely, therefore, to always have a back-up ink cartridge on hand and can dramatically reduce – or even eliminate – any surprise shortages; thus increasing efficiency at home.