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guide:resources [2018/11/05 15:23]
Cecilia [Remember: "resources" doesn't only mean money]
guide:resources [2018/11/11 20:35]
Marina [Find creative ways to save money, look for good deals]
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 It is to be expected that, if you call the suppliers in advance and let them now the quantities you will need, you will get a better deal than what you may find in the shops. This way you will know in advance the exact prices, and **adapt your plan** accordingly. It is to be expected that, if you call the suppliers in advance and let them now the quantities you will need, you will get a better deal than what you may find in the shops. This way you will know in advance the exact prices, and **adapt your plan** accordingly.
  
-Regarding **transportation** (that might represent an important expense as the Heterotopia Tour usually takes place in rural areas devoid of public transportation) you can also reduce costs by **optimizing each journey**. Which car(s) should you use today (for the shopping or for driving a team to a specific venue) so that each seat is useful? Is there a bakery you can pick the bread from in the village where the activity will take place today? Are there shortcuts to reach the place you go to? Do all drivers know the way (provide them a proper itinerary) so they won't get lost on the way? Are there free roads available that will allow you to avoid tolls?  ​+Regarding **transportation** (that might represent an important expense as the Heterotopia Tour usually takes place in rural areas devoid of public transportation) you can also reduce costs by **optimizing each journey**. ​ 
 +  * Which car(s) should you use today (for the shopping or for driving a team to a specific venue) so that each seat is useful? ​ 
 +  * Is there a bakery you can pick the bread from in the village where the activity will take place today? ​ 
 +  * Are there shortcuts to reach the place you go to?  
 +  * Do all drivers know the way (provide them a proper itinerary) so they won't get lost on the way?  
 +  * Are there free roads available that will allow you to avoid tolls?  ​
  
 For each expense item, **look for good deals** and **creative ways to answer your needs**. If you do it correctly, you should save a lot of time, energy and money. For each expense item, **look for good deals** and **creative ways to answer your needs**. If you do it correctly, you should save a lot of time, energy and money.
guide/resources.txt · Last modified: 2019/02/18 16:40 by Camille