5) Auctions- Try bidding on items before paying retail for them. You can find auctions offline and online (eBay).

6) Plan ahead and buy in bulk- Make a list of those items you use most and how often you need to refill them, wait for a bargain and buy in bulk!

7) Search for high quality used items- there are things that you just don't have to buy new, check out flea markets and yard sales and if you can, negotiate!

So, there you have it, a few ways to cut down your costs, now you can put your money where you really need it.

1. You will have a great feeling knowing you had a part in their success.

2. You could end up being business partners in future. You could regularly do joint venture and cross promotion deals with each other.

3. They may join an affiliate program or mlm business with you and help you build your business. There are many 2 tier affiliate programs and mlm businesses today that pay you a handsome commission to teach people how to promote their products online.

4. They could help you develop a new product or service or help you get an exsisting project off ground.

5. They may become one of your best friends. Most people can use new friends, even business owners. You never know when you will run across someone online that you enjoy working with and talking to.

6. They may help you out with your business. Maybe they will give you some testimonials or endorsements for your products or services.

7. They might offer you some free advertising space on their web site or in their e-zine for your help. You could also exchange advertising with them.

8. They may become one of your best customers today as well as purchase back end products from you in future.

9. You could exchange links with them and build your link popularity, ultimately increasing traffic to your own website

There are many other benefits you could get from helping a new online business owner. Always remember to help them out because it's nice thing to do and not just to benefit your own business.