Save money on legal office supplies & more at OnTimeSupplies.com

Posted on January 18, 2013January 18, 2013 by Frankye

Miles Young, the CEO of OnTimeSupplies.com, passes along this account illustrating the difference between his independent office supply store and the big box retailers.

I was recently contacted by one of our customers who realized that he was paying nearly 20% more on legal office supplies by using the big box stores for his legal supply needs. It is not unusual for us to help customers to save on their legal supplies, but when you look at a side by side comparison on how much cheaper we are over a box store, the savings really add up. I also think that we have better service, faster delivery in 1-2 days, and more product selection than what a big box store can offer. So how do we do it?

When you compare our business models you will quickly understand why we can charge less than a box store. Large box stores have a lot of cost to support corporate advertising, rent on large retail locations, the expense of owning inventory, the cost to support corporate offices, not to mention overseas customer service. Our model is much simpler and sometimes, simpler is just better. Our customer service employees work from home, we ship directly from the source, and leverage technology and best business practices lower our cost of doing business. The people who work for OnTimeSupplies are much happier working from home, having flexible hours, which enables them to better serve our customers. If you would like to read our reviews, to review our Better Business Bureau A+ standing, or simply to call us to find out how we work, we would love to hear from you! We would especially like to help you save money in this tough economy!

Miles Young
CEO/Owner

See the difference for yourself. Compare our prices on legal office supplies to the competition and see how much you can save.

Little-Known Income Tax Deductions: get all your federal tax deductions this year.

Posted on January 16, 2013April 30, 2019 by Frankye

The only thing worse than paying taxes is over-paying taxes. And many of us do pay too much in taxes, enough that the IRS publishes a list every year of the most commonly overlooked deductions. Here are a few income tax deductions that are easy to claim and yield some big bucks.

Job-seeking expense tax deductions

If you were one of the millions of Americans looking for work in 2013, you can deduct part of job seeking expenses — with a few caveats. You can’t expenses incurred looking for your first job, or a job outside of your current field. Plus, your expenses must total more than 2% of your adjusted gross income. Qualifying expenses include employment agency fees, resume printing and mailing costs, and travel expenses. The IRS has posted more details, including more qualifying expenses, online.

Medicare Expenses

Self-employed? Then you can deduct your Medicare premiums. However, you can’t claim this deduction if you have a job in addition to your business and your employer offers insurance, or if you are eligible for coverage over your spouses insurance.

State Income Tax Deduction

The end of the fiscal cliff negotiation restored the state tax deductions. You can deduct state income tax or state sales tax, whichever is larger. Not sure how much you paid in sales tax last year? The IRS has an app for that. And, bonus: you can deduct state taxes paid in 2011.

Baggage Fees

Sounds pretty sweet, given how high airline fees can get. Couple of caveats though: you have to be self-employed, and the fees have to be incurred on business travel.

You can find more info on in our income tax post from last year and at Kiplingers.

Sources: Kiplingers.com, IRS.gov

What’s More Sanitary, Paper Towels or Air Dryers? Find Out Before Your Next Bathroom Break.

Posted on January 14, 2013January 10, 2014 by Frankye

Mayo Clinic researchers find that drying your hands with paper towels is better than using air dryers. That’s because the friction generated when you dry your hands with paper towels dislodges germs and bacteria from the skin:

Antimicrobial agents in soaps have too little contact time to have bactericidal effects during a single use or with sporadic washings, making friction the most important element in hand drying.”

Worried about the environmental impact of all that paper? Here’s short TED Talk on how to completely dry your hands with just one paper towel. Hint: you’ve been doing it all wrong. Continue reading →

New Mail in Rebates on File Storage Supplies at OnTimeSupplies.com.

Posted on January 11, 2013July 28, 2019 by Frankye

With tax season approaching and my New Year’s resolution to be more organized in 2013, I need a few office organizing supplies. Chances are you do too. Luckily, OnTimeSupplies.com has some great new mail in rebates on file folders, 3 ring binder and other file storage and organizing products. Take a look and reward yourself for taking care of business.


Mail in Rebates for Smead Folders	Mail in Rebates for Cardinal Office Supplies

These are just a few of the mail in rebates at OnTimeSupplies.com, and we add more almost daily. Some of the rebates are good for gift cards to some of your favorite stores, so you can supply your office and get a little something for yourself. Others are money-saving cash back offers. Check them all out today.

Best Space Heater for the Office.

Posted on January 9, 2013May 5, 2019 by Frankye

It’s going to be a long winter if you spend your days freezing at work. If your office or cubicle is too cold for an office sweater to provide any comfort, get a space heater. We’ve offered some buying tips here at Office Ink before, and there’s a great electric space heater buying guide up at OnTimeSupplies.com. But here is the bottom line for increasing the comfort right at your desk.

Best Budget Space Heaters.

A fast heating space heater that provides targeted warmth is a great choice for adding comfort on a budget. You can find quality personal space heater starting at $32 at OnTimeSupplies.com.

Best Overall Value Space Heaters.

Panel Heater fit under your desk, so they don’t take up valuable work space. They are energy efficient, and provide steady, reliable warmth. They start at about $76 at OnTimeSupplies.com.

Bankers Box Mail in Rebate: last chance to get cash back with purchase.

Posted on January 7, 2013January 7, 2013 by Frankye

Along with the usual vows to eat less and exercise more, my New Year’s Resolution is to be more organized in 2013. My first target is my filing system. One of the best ways to bring some order to a system is shift old file folders into file storage boxes. Using file boxes to create an in-office archive frees up file cabinet space and protects important documents.

We offered tips on adding file storage space with file boxes last month. This is the perfect time to tackle the project, and not just because of the industrious fever of the new year. These are the last days to take advantage of the Bankers Box mail in rebate for cash back on file box purchases. Free money — the best type of positive reinforcement! So download your rebate today and reward yourself for getting organized in 2013.

Treat yourself: try the delicious Folger’s holiday drink recipes.

Posted on December 19, 2012December 5, 2020 by Frankye

Is it just me, or do the days before Christmas make up the longest work week of the year? I need a little extra to get through this week, so I’ve been kicking my afternoon coffee breaks up a notch with the holiday drink recipes at Folgers.com. I think some of the recipes are a little elaborate for work, but they all look delicious. And there are a few you can whip up without too much trouble. So far, I’ve tried the Mexican Cinnamon Coffee and the Cinnamon Hot Chocolate. I skipped the milk and cream in the recipes, and they were still so tasty. This afternoon afternoon, I’m going with the Chocolate Mint Cappuccino You can see all the holiday drink recipes at the Folgers site. Which one looks the most tempting to you? Let us know in the comments. And remember, you can buy Folgers Coffee in bulk for your office at OnTimeSupplies.com.

3 Tips for choosing file storage boxes for archiving documents.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Frankye

File storage boxes are a great way to free up space in your file cabinets and archive documents you don’t need to consult every day, but can’t throw away. You need to think about 3 things when choosing your file:

How much you need to store
What types of items are you storing.
Where you’ll keep your file boxes.

We’ve got a detailed buying guide up at OnTimeSupplies.com, but here are a few basic guidelines.

Metal Storage Boxes

Metal storage boxes are extremely durable and lockable. They are the best choice for secure storage of sensitive documents.

Plastic File Boxes

Plastic file boxes are the best choice for transporting documents. Plastic boxes are also moisture resistant, so they are great for archiving & protecting documents in less than ideal environments, such as garages.

Cardboard Boxes

Cardboard file boxes are the most common, inexpensive and versatile option for archiving files. You can get them in are range of strengths so you can store a little or a lot. You can also choose from a range of lid closure styles depending on how often you need to get at your stored documents. You can find more information on cardboard & other file box styles here.

Getting to Know OnTimeSupplies.com; Part VI in Series.

Posted on December 14, 2012April 30, 2019 by Frankye

Meet Miles Young, CEO & Owner of OnTimeSupplies.com We’ve got a real treat for today’s installment of Getting to Know OnTimeSupplies.com: the company’s CEO and owner Miles Young. Miles started the company with Sridhar Balasubramanian in 2004. Today, Miles tells us what the job of CEO entails, what it takes to run the business from his home in Atlanta, and reveals his favorite office supply.

How has your job changed since you started at OTS?

It has always been a little bit of everything, and as we have grown it has been more of working on strategic direction of our company. I will say that the key to our success is always thinking of our customer first and finding new ways to serve them. The thought of serving others and sincerely trying to help our customers is the core to everything I do. So whether I am helping a customer, selling them product or working on our website, I think of how this will help our customers first.

What does your current job entail?

Working on corporate direction. I devote a lot of my time looking at current technology and trends in the market. I will say that the internet has really excelled since smart phones have become so popular. In 2004, search was really one dimensional: you have a need, go to Google, look it up and buy. Now we have to consider geolocation, how a customer would like to buy (each vs. bulk orders), and having the best information to help the customer make a decision. There are more companies selling office supplies on the internet and it is not enough to just have a ton of products to sell. You need to deliver value to the customer, be unique, and anticipate what your customer will need in the future. It is a big challenge, but a ton of fun.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

That is easy. Serving our customers because they are the reason that we are in business. I like to be the first one to answer the phone and it is a huge reward for me when a customer calls back to thank us for our service. We are always looking for customer feedback on how we can service our customer better and I read every customer review that comes in.

What’s your favorite/handiest office supply?

I really like having a big note book at my side while I work. I have been using the big 200 sheet Genesis Notebook, and love keeping my notes here.

Do you have any tips for other people working from home?

Working from home takes a lot of discipline. When I was in the corporate world I use to think how easy it would be to work from home with all the comforts and no rush hour commute. What I found out was that you have to turn off the tv or radio, don’t spend time browsing the web, but sit down and focus on work. I would also say that you should consider taking little breaks as “rewards” during the day, and make a point to get outside once a day. On occasion I will work outside or on vacation with my laptop when I can, but the other thing to remember is to make sure you turn off your work and spend time with your loved ones.

Anything you wish to add?

I consider myself a very fortunate person. I am allowed the opportunity to do what I love, which is serving others. I take tremendous pride that our business helps our employees provide for their families, offers tons of flexibility, and we have tons of fun with what we do. I think that building a business with a great team is an amazing experience. I really think that the people who work for On Time Supplies enjoy serving others and think our company has tremendous opportunity for everyone..

Best Indoor & Outdoor Floor Mats for Winter Weather.

Posted on December 12, 2012December 8, 2020 by Frankye

The combination of melting snow and rock salt tracked into your business during the winter months destroys floor finishes, and present a significant safety hazard. Protect your floors and prevent slips and falls by using both indoor and outdoor floor mats. The two-part system will stop moisture and salt from turning your floors into an unsightly safety hazard.

Best Outdoor Floor Mat Styles

Choose an abrasive floor mat made from rubber or polypropylene for outdoors. The abrasive finish will wick away moisture and debris, while the durable materials will make sure your mat lasts through the winter.

Best Indoor Floor Mat Styles.

Indoor floor mats back up outdoor mats. They absorb moisture from shoes and wick away fine debris. Olefin and polypropylene floor mats perform these tasks the best.

Check out the buying guide at OnTimeSupplies.com for more information on floor mats.