In a business first, Australia’s leading retailer for technology, office supplies, furniture, stationery and learning and development resources, Officeworks, has officially launched Officeworks for Business, offering sole traders, micro and SMEs exclusive pricing on hundreds of business essentials.

Tailored to meet the needs of today's business environment, Officeworks for Business is designed to support and provide a convenient solution to businesses nationwide by providing exclusive value and benefits to both new and existing business customers. Businesses, regardless of size, can save five per cent on hundreds of business essentials, receive 30 days to pay to help stay on top of their cash flow and access a range of other exclusive offers both in store and online.

Sarah Hunter, Managing Director of Officeworks, commented, “Officeworks for Business provides access to exclusive pricing and benefits on the widest range of products, including a 15% off introductory offer on four of our most popular copy paper lines. We remain focused on meeting the changing needs of our community as digitisation is transforming the way our business customers work, learn, create and connect. We are truly focused on helping our business customers make bigger things happen.

Sarah Hunter added, "We understand the challenges that businesses face, especially small businesses during these inflationary times, and with Officeworks for Business, we aim to offer more than just products. Whether a local gym, not-for-profit, retailer or medical centre this is a complete support system that helps them save time, money and receive in-person personalised support to ensure they can focus their resources on what matters most.”

Officeworks for Business reinforces the brands commitment to putting the community at the forefront of their operations and being a vital partner to small to medium-sized businesses.

To date, Officeworks serves over 260,000 business customers, 92% of those are small medium enterprises (SMEs).

Coming at a time when credit reporting firm illion finds that the number of small businesses at risk of collapse has jumped by 20% in the last year, Officeworks for Business draws on the retailer’s 30 year history of supporting businesses with a program that is aimed at easing cost pressures for micro and SMEs, providing exclusive pricing and discounts, payment plans and other offers in store and online.

Additionally, in 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics identified about 14.0% or 356,216 Australian businesses ‘exited’, simply closed.
Professor of Consumer Behaviour and Retail Marketing, Gary Mortimer said, “Australian businesses, particularly sole-operator and small businesses have been doing it tough for many years, so such a program can alleviate some of the costs for operators. In particular, offers that include business discounts, free delivery and same-day printing certainly responds to the financial and operational pressure’s businesses are facing today.

“Business buyers are also actively seeking products that cause minimal environmental harm - businesses must embrace sustainability practices. This new Officeworks for Business program offers guided buying and sustainable initiatives, which takes the ‘guesswork’ out for businesses, helps them attain their sustainability goals and meet their customers’ demands,” Professor Gary Mortimer added.

Currently, Officeworks for Business includes:

5% saving: on hundreds of business essentials. Plus, to celebrate the introduction of Officeworks for Business, for a limited time saving of 15% on J.Burrows copy paper carton and palette options* (*offer valid until TBC and available to business customers only, who do not already receive negotiated pricing

30 days to pay: for businesses, to help stay on top of their cashflow (subject to credit approval)

Same Day Printing: Meet the urgent needs of business with convenient and fast printing solutions.

People and Planet Positive products: Business customers will be able to shop Officeworks’ People and Planet Positive range that includes products made from recycled content, wooden materials, certified cotton, fast-growing plants, or are refillable, recyclable, or reusable.

Sustainability Initiatives: Embedded in the next phase of the program, Officeworks will be launching Bring it Back for Business, a new recycling offer where business customers can purchase a recycling box to allow them to recycle their unwanted or used technology accessories, ink and toner and will have access to impact reporting to support their sustainability goals.

Free and flexible delivery options:

- Free standard metro delivery for business customers on orders over $65 across all states (including the ACT)

- Free 2-hour click and collect.

- Same day delivery available for in-stock items ordered before 11.30am (business days) for orders to selected areas.

Online Self-Service: Access to a self-service business platform with features allowing for order tracking and ability to link multiple cards to the one account to help customers manage how they spend across their business.

Future advancements of the program are still in the works, with the business working towards launching more service additions and innovative solutions across its 170 nationwide store locations. Positioned to be a one-stop shop and convenient destination for all, the launch of Officeworks for Business reflects the retailer's ongoing commitment to helping businesses of all sizes thrive. It offers low prices, the widest range of products, and the essential services customers need to manage both their households and businesses.

Creating an account is simple—any customer with an ABN, regardless of their size or spending with Officeworks, can sign up. Existing Officeworks Business Account holders will also automatically gain access to the new offers, excluding those with existing, negotiated business pricing.

To sign up for Officeworks for Business or to find out more about the offering, visit the Officeworks website.