Office Supply and Janitorial Supplies Company Grows Despite Economic Crisis

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Advance Office and Janitorial Supplies, (Advance Office) a thriving woman-owned business enterprise, today announced its second small business acquisition of 2009. Advance Office and Janitorial purchased commercial wholesaler Sarret's Office Furniture and Office Supplies, which closed its doors after 60 years of distinguished service to commercial and government clients. Earlier this year, Advance Office purchased competitor Systems Supplies and hints that a third acquisition may be on the horizon.

Defying Economic Trends Via Quality Customer Care

In a climate of high business failure rates and decreased buys among prime customers, Advance Office is identifying and seizing opportunities to strengthen its position in the industry. Among its key advantages the company lists good word of mouth, strong customer retention, the capacity to beat the prices of larger superstores and the ability to anticipate the changing needs of clients.

"We are still doing well because people are still buying the necessities, and because potential customers are willing to look at new suppliers when times are bad," said Lisa Burchard, President. "We have merged highly experienced employees from both Sarret's and Systems Supplies into our team to continue providing excellent customer service for existing and future clients."

Moves That Can Help Any Small Business

Burchard believes one of her best moves as a business owner is taking time to learn about political processes with regard to business issues. She frequently travels to Washington, D.C. to lobby members of congress on behalf of small businesses. "By getting involved in that process and getting to know the Small Business Administration office locally, I became aware of potential clients and other opportunities. It is important to be politically aware from both a sales and general business standpoint," she said.

Burchard attributes much of her success to recognizing the value of employee-friendly human resource policies such as flexible hours for a growing and diverse staff. "Our employees range from young adults to baby-boomers," she said. Equally important, according to Burchard, is the company's "give-back" philosophy--community involvement in charitable causes to aid people in need.

About Advance Office

Advance Office Supply and Janitorial Supplies, based in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1985, is an established leader in office and janitorial supplies providing uniquely responsive business solutions to clients from small and large firms to the Federal Government. The company prides itself on providing flexible solutions that allow owners to focus on business success. Learn more about the company at http://www.advanceoffice.com.

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