Or do you take the opportunity to win new friends and reduce your costs at the same time?

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It would reduce your costs.

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There are several ways to reduce your communications costs while at sea and in port.

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There are a lot of simple ways to reduce your heating costs in the winter.

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Already, they'll instantly reduce your printing and storage costs.

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Being proactive about your situation may help you reduce costs thus keeping you out of debt.

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It can reduce your time-to-market and your costs of traditional marketing.

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Global economic conditions are also speeding the change: one of the quickest ways to cut costs is to reduce the size of your office or even eliminate it completely.

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Encourage your child to share a plan with roommates or friends to reduce costs, in order to help the transition.

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Offering to sign for a longer lease term such as 15-18 months versus 12 months is a good tactic to negotiate with as this helps the landlord to secure tenancy, reduce the costs associated with turning the apartment if you move out and filling your vacancy.

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