Dear Customer,
In these uncertain times, it is important that you know we are open for business and that we have put in place sensible measures to ensure we stay that way. We are actively monitoring the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Our top priority is to ensure the welfare of our employees whilst also ensuring that we continue to maintain the exceptional levels of quality and service that our customers have come to expect.
Handwriting is still relevant in this technology-dominant era. A lot of us depend on our phones, tablets and laptops to get through a day at home or at work, but when it comes to writing down notes, we always seem to go back to good old-fashioned writing instruments! And here’s why…
1. There’s a feeling of joy writing by hand
What do you do when you get given a new pen from your local stationery shop...
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As we all know, working from home is something many of us have got on board with over the last couple of years. The advances of technology now offer us the capabilities to thoroughly get work done as though you were in your office at work.
Although, with you being in your own home, it is easy to fall into a routine of leaving vital information out in the open because of the ‘unlikeliness’ of any data breaches. Yes, working...
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As we all know, working from home is something many of us have got on board with over the last couple of years. The advances of technology now offer us the capabilities to thoroughly get work done as though you were in your office at work.
Although, with you being in your own home, it is easy to fall into a routine of leaving vital information out in the open because of the ‘unlikeliness’ of any data breaches. Yes, working...
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Change Your Travel Habits:
Driving and flying are two areas where you can make a real impact with environmentally friendly practices. Choose fuel efficient travel options, travel less and try to pick more direct routes to save on fuel. If your office is near your home, try to ride a bicycle instead of a car.
3 Rs of Waste Hierarchy:
The 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) is a memorable routine...
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The Environment is on everyone’s minds and whilst we can’t all be saints and live on nothing and use nothing, a few daily weekly, monthly changes can make a difference. Over the next couple of weeks we will be looking at 8 behaviours we can change to make less of an impact. Here are the first four
Become More Aware of Resources:
Start by living with a greater awareness of the resources that you use in...
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We might not be making a song and dance of GDPR anymore but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take your privacy seriously. From secure document storage options to shredding and destruction of unwanted paperwork, we have a number of solutions that will help. Storage boxes, lockable filing cabinets, safes, lockers, shredders and much more!
Check out our solutions online or give our friendly sales team a call – they can advise and price up different options...
Have you ever received an email from a customer, supplier or colleague that you have interpreted negatively only to then have a conversation with them and find out that’s not how they intended the email to sound?
Studies show that a poorly worded email can cause anxiety and stress, which isn’t left at the office because more and more of us read emails on our phones outside of work.
We may be guilty ourselves of sending...
We might not all work in the swankiest of buildings or work spaces but a few simple changes can bring wellbeing to the workplace. Why not brighten up the building with well chosen lighting, pictures or canvases. Get your staff away from their desks at lunchtime and for regular breaks. If you have the space make a break out area where they can have a change of scenery and environment – investment in this sort of thing could come back...
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If you don’t think your office products supplier can supply canteen essentials think again. Tea, coffee and sugar supplies are second nature to us and means that you can have your dose of caffeine delivered with your printer paper! AND did you know that tea is particularly good at providing a much needed boost of energy without the caffeine side effects.
Tea is becoming the drink of choice for mental wellness and rehydration and with so many different...
Shock, horror – A new study has found that for children stationery is making a comeback over electronics during long journeys. This is good news for stationers as they see notebooks, pens, pencils and crayon sales increasing. The report is confirmed by child behaviourists who agree that traditional means of entertainment last longer and have fewer secondary drawbacks such as irritability and moodiness which electronic entertainment can cause. Power to the humble pen and...
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It can be hard staying super productive day in day out. We all know about the Monday blues, but did you know there are whole months where we apparently aren’t pulling our weight? The worst are December and then January. What are the top distractions for workers?
Well top of the list is gossiping and chatting followed by spending time on Facebook and then answering personal emails. Then there’s clockwatching , making hot drinks/time spent in...
Where did the idea of a Spring Clean come from? Wherever it was it’s not a bad idea, nor is it limited to your home! Here are some top tips:
1) Don’t use an item every day? Find another place for it!
2) Stacks of papers you don’t need all the time? File them.
3) Like personal items on your desk? Limit yourself to 3.
4) Need things close to hand? Keep all items within...
Like slow technology, white walls, and cubicles dark rooms and irresponsible waste/consumption practices are a thing of the past. Not to mention, that they are a complete turn off to the forward thinking generation of top talent entering the workforce. The future employees prefer offices with natural lighting, a concept made possible through open design and glass walls. For the bad rep that Millennials get, they are actually highly environmentally conscious. Therefore, companies that employ green practices such as recycling...
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STEP 3
In this last of three steps of start up advice let’s look at some of the ‘big stuff’ you will need.
Technology
Technology is the way of the future, and startups are certainly leading the charge. In order to compete with the competition, startups need to have the proper accessories to get their foothold.
STEP 2
Last week we looked at some of the every day supplies you need to get your office up and running. This week we look in more detail about the products that you might need to get your business moving.
What about Mailing & Shipping Supplies?
Despite the fact most of how business is conducted is over the phone or computer, there will always be items or documents that a client needs to receive through...
STEP 1
If you have decided now that we are some way into 2019 that this is YOUR year to branch out on your own, over the next three weeks we have some useful information for you.
So you have your idea for a business, have sorted the company name, the business plan and got some money in the bank. Have you forgotten anything? What about the necessary items to fill your new office?
Here are some office supplies...
Sometimes you might think that we are surrounded by visible distractions – signs and posters everywhere but they are there for a reason – to prevent accidents or worse. We have a large collection of industry standard hazard signs and posters and if you need something bespoke then we can sort that for you too. Wall mounted or floor standing, indoor or outdoor – why not give us a call to discuss our range and make sure that you are...
Read MoreBudgets may not lend themselves to a full revamp of your office or home office but a few simple and inexpensive changes could make you feel like you’ve had a re-look. From a canvas on the wall to new desk accessories and lamps what could be nicer to add a splash of colour, add that feel good factor and still be practical? Nowadays colours are vibrant, styles modern and quirky and where wall art is concerned you are limited only...
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Pens are indispensable aren’t they? But what happens when they get a mind of their own and end up putting ink on our office furniture – how do we get it off?
If you are lucky enough to have a leather chair then we recommend that you check the manufacturers guidelines as they often can give help on how to remove different stains. In some cases it’s a question of getting a damp cloth and a leather cleaner...
As most of us know (and respect) it is law to provide employees with the correct safety equipment to do their jobs. This could be:
However not only should employees be provided with the right PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) but they should also receive the right training on how to use it, how...
Read MoreWell we haven’t quite got there – the reason being everyone needs and uses paper. If you thought we supplied just bog standard copies paper think again. We have specialist paper for blotting, listing and printed photos. We’get different thicknesses and shades depending on what your project is. If you need branded paper or own brand paper we can help.
You may not be moving offices but your workspace might be in need of a facelift. Do you need extra storage or privacy? It doesn’t take a lot of money to overhaul where you work – the placing of a screen or bookcase can sometimes make a huge difference to the feel and running of an office. Our furniture specialists can take you through what’s available and come and visit you place of work to make sure that the changes...
Read MoreIf your business has a mailroom or warehouses, we have a large range of specialist products that you need to keep it going. From packing equipment to furniture, trollies, racking and vehicle accessories. Have a look at our webstore for the full selection of items and get your business running smoothly and your goods out quickly.
Oh no we don’t want it to do that!! BUT if it does we have just what you need to keep you safe. Check out our slat and grit bins together with sacks of salt and shovels. For indoors we have grib tiles to avoid slips from wet shoes and wet floor warning signs just to give that extra protection.
