--- title: 'Walmart Business+: Smart Savings Strategies for Small Business Owners' description: 'Small business owners know the drill: Even if sales stumble, expenses march on. Across industries, about half of all U.S. small businesses…' authors: - name: Kristen Bahler role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/kristen-bahler/ bio: Kristen Bahler has spent more than a decade turning culture, work and consumer spending trends into conversation-driving stories. 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This article was written by our Ads team and doesn't necessarily reflect the views of Money's editorial team. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/) about how we make money. ![Walmart Business+: Smart Savings Strategies for Small Business Owners](https://money.com/img/logo-social.png) Join Walmart Business+ for big savings & benefits! ![](https://s3.consumersadvocate.org/prd/image/image/31250/a7544ecb-8f79-4db2-93d8-a36717502372.webp) Enroll in the Tax Exemption Program for online + in-store savings. [](https://money.com/pr/i130a0ed98c4?ap_referrer=%2Fwalmart-smart-savings-strategies-for-small-business-owners%2F) Small business owners know the drill: Even if sales stumble, expenses march on. Across industries, about half of all U.S. small businesses struggle with cashflow issues, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest [Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS](https://www.fedsmallbusiness.org/categories/employment-size/2025-report-on-employer-firms)). 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Investing in the right software, point-of-sale (POS) and security systems usually helps your businesses run more efficiently, freeing up your time to focus on growth instead of fixing broken equipment. ## **A 4-step action plan** If you’re looking to tighten up your spending, start with a simple action plan. - **Conduct a spending audit:** Review every expense, focusing on office supplies, cleaning products, tech, and food service essentials. - **Look for consolidation:** Identify areas where you can combine orders or cut out unnecessary suppliers to reduce costs and simplify your process. - **[Use Walmart Business+ benefits](https://money.com/pr/f73687130352?data-trk-company=walmart-business&data-trk-imp=true&data-trk-pcu-type=direct_link&data-trk-pcu-uuid=f73687130352&encoded_id=):** Tap into bulk discounts, consistent pricing, and streamlined delivery options to maximize savings. - **Schedule regular cost reviews:** Check in on your expenses every quarter to catch creeping costs early and keep your budget on track. ***\*Walmart disclosures:*** **Free shipping:** $35 minimum order. 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