It’s not that you’re using your stapler wrong, exactly. It’s just that you could be using it so much better. These tips will get you neat, even paper stacks every time you staple. Continue reading
Cute Office Supplies: just a few of the Pink Ribbon Giveaway prizes!
Ok, the best thing about the pink ribbon merchandise for sale at OnTimeSupplies.com is that each purchase generates funds for some fantastic breast cancer research and support organizations. But the sheer…cuteness of pink office supplies is also pretty irresistible. These are just a few of the cute office supplies in the 2013 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway:
1. EXPO® Pink Ribbon Dry Erase Markers SAN1742838:
Everybody’s favorite low-odor dry erase markers, but pink and therefore much better.
2. Officemate Pink Coated Paper Clips OIC08908:
You almost don’t mind the reams of paperwork you have to deal with when you’ve got pink paper clips.
3. BIC® 2-in-1 Pen / Tablet Stylus BICBPSTP1SGKBK, 4. Paper Mate® Pink Ribbon Mechanical Pencils PAP1751007, 5. Sharpie® Pink Ribbon Permanent Markers SAN1741763:
Ergonomic mechanical pencils and markers, plus a neat tablet stylus / pen combo, all in glorious pink. It’s like Elle Woods said later to practicing law and went into industrial design.
6. PaperPro® Nano® Miniature Stapler ACI1888:
A cute stapler sized just right to fit in your no doubt equally cute purse.
Even if this were all we were offering in the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway, it would still be worth the two seconds of your time it take to enter. But it’s not! We’re giving way a ton of cute, pink ribbon prizes to one lucky winner. $100 in prizes, to be exact.
Don’t miss your chance to win $100 in pink ribbon office supplies:
- Subscribe to Office Ink Blog via email.
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The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway runs to the end of the month. Good luck!
Make Professional Report Binders with Universal View Binders.
Making a presentation at work or school? A professional looking report binder keeps your reference materials organized and helps you stand out. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on your report binder. You just need an inexpensive Universal View Binder UNV20962 and a set of index dividers.
What’s the Difference Between Copy Paper, Inkjet & Multipurpose Paper?
Ever wonder if there’s any difference between copy, multipurpose and inkjet paper? You know, besides the price? Well, there is. You won’t get great looking printouts if you use the wrong paper. It boils down to two factors:
- What are you printing: all text, all pictures, or a mix of both?
- What type of machine are you using: a laser copier or a little desktop inkjet?
This Office Ink Terminology Guide will show you when you should spring for laser or inkjet paper, and when you can get away with cheap copy or multipurpose paper. We’ll use the most popular office paper at On Time Supplies as examples: Universal Copy Paper UNV21200, Hammermill Inkjet Paper HAM105050 and Hammermill Laser Print Office Paper HAM104604.
6 Organizing Tips Using Universal Classification Folders UNV10301
What is more frustrating then trying to hunt down a stray form or document in a massive filing system? Luckily, this common problem has a simple solution — keep related documents in one place. Unversal® Bright Colored Pressboard Classification Folders UNV10301, you can sort and store related documents and paperwork in one folder. That way, your paperwork is easy to organize and easy to find. Office Ink shows you how to use one classification folder — instead of a ton of regular file folders — to plan an event, track household expenses, organize business financials, sort project documents and more. Continue reading
4 Natural Ways to Boost Your Energy at Work.
Be honest. Is it harder to resist the lure of Facebook in the afternoon? You know — that 3 o’clock hour, when quitting time seems so close, yet so far away. Well, you’re not alone. We get most of our visits to the On Time Supplies Facebook page after lunch. And Fast Company shared a poll that found most people mentally check out of work at 2:55 p.m.:
The respondents said that 2:55 p.m. was the low point of the day’s output: Most folks said they were either checking social media or planning for their evening.
Of course, “but boss, everybody’s lazy in the afternoon” is going to fly if you get caught zoning out on the job. Try these productivity tips before you end up on everyone’s you-know-what list.
4 Natural Energy Boosts You Can Do at Work.
- Have a proper lunch: get away from your desk and give yourself a proper break, instead of scarfing down a sandwich in front of your computer. Taking the time to naturally boost your physical and mental energy with real food and a real break is essential to preventing burnout.
- Carve out a little nap time: they don’t call it the power nap for nothing. Study after study shows that a 20 minute nap will help you stay sharp and alert through your work day.
- Take mini breaks: instead of slogging through hours and hours of work only to crash in the afternoon, break your day into 90 minute chunks, and reward yourself with mini breaks.
- Get up and move: those mini-breaks are the perfect opportunity to get up, stretch your legs and get the blood flowing. Most experts don’t recommend sitting for more than two hours a stretch anyway. Revive your flagging energy levels and minimize the health risks associated with sedentary job with a quick walk around the office or up and down the stairs.
How do you stay alert, focused and productive after lunch? Share your energy boosting advice in the comments.
Sources: Wall Street Journal, Fast Company
How to Arrange Office Furniture
Not sure which types of office layouts maximize space without impeding your ability to get around your office? Office Ink shows you how to arrange office furniture in such a way that allows for:
- plenty of room to maneuver;
- easy access to files, reference materials, supplies and peripherals;
- adequate surface space so you can work comfortably.
Our wheelchair accessibility guide provides good guidelines on the amount of clearance, or space between walls and obstructions, needed to move comfortably around your office. Keep those clearance space requirements in mind when choosing an office desk layout.
Types of Office Layouts
While the possibilities for arranging office furniture are as limitless as your imagination, there are some time tested office space layouts that work well in a variety of office environments and sizes:
- U-Shaped Office Layout
- L-Shaped Office Layout
- Open Office Layout
How to create a U-shaped office space layout plan.
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U-Shaped office layouts are created connecting two office desks, two credenzas or a desk and a credenza with an office desk bridge.
U-shaped office layouts offer: – increased privacy for workers. |
How to create an L-shaped office space layout plan.
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Create an L-shaped office space layout by connecting one desk or credenza with a return, or simply with and L-shaped desk.
L-shape office layouts: – maximize floor space by fitting neatly in corners |
How to create an open space layout plan.
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Create with two desks, two credenzas, or a desk and credenza.
Open office layouts: – are perfect for executive offices |
You can find more information on office desk sizes and styles at On Time Supplies.
Got some advice on how to arrange office furniture without sacrificing space and maneuverability? Leave your tips in the comments.
Best Step Stools for Kids, Home & Office
Tired of wobbling on a chair every time you need to reach a high shelf or chance a light bulb? Office Ink blog is here to help you buy a step stool. Quick tips first:
- One-step stools are good for simple stuff, like boosting kids up to the sink, or reaching the top shelf of your bookcase.
- Folding step stools are easy to stow away when not in use.
- Fiberglass step stools are best for electrical work because, unlike steel and aluminum step stools, they don’t conduct electricity.
Check out our picks for the best step stools for kids, home and the office.
Best Step Stools for Kids: Cramer® task* it™ Scooter™ Pod
The Cramer® task* it™ Scooter™ Pod is perfect for providing a little boost to the sink or counter. Plus, the top comes off to reveal a handy storage space for tissue, cleaners and other bathroom supplies.
Best Step Stools for Home: Cosco® Three-Step Big Step Folding Step StoolThe Cosco® Three-Step Big Step Folding Step Stool is light to tote to where ever you need it, and versatile enough to handle everything from painting projects to changing a light bulb. The platform is handy for tools such as paint trays, hammers and more. |
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Best Step Stools for the Office: Cramer® Original “Kik-Step” StoolThe classic Cramer® Original “Kik-Step” Stool is sized just right for reaching that high file shelf. The wheeled base makes them easy to slide along a shelf or around a room. |
Find out more information, like how tall are step stools, at On Time Supplies.com.
Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway
Update: Congratulations Elis B on winning a free toner cartridge for your HP LaserJet 3050 Printer! The OEM HP Toner usually runs about $70. The HP-compatible Innovera Toner is only $37 at OnTimeSupplies.com! Check out the Ink and Toner Finder at On Time Supplies to see how much you can save with compatible Innovera Print Cartridges.
Of course, Elis B won’t pay one red cent for their laser toner cartridge! Congratulations again on the win, and thanks to everyone else who participated in the Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway.
Win free printer ink or toner in the new Innovera Printer Giveaway. This week, we’re giving one winner their choice of:
- (one) Innovera Inkjet Printer Cartridge: high quality inks and engineering ensure vibrant colors, crisp blacks and fine details each time you print.
OR - (one) Innovera Laser Toner Cartridge: enjoy easy, mess free installation, reliable performance and crisp, professional prints.
Innovera recycled toner and inkjet cartridges perform beautifully in a office printers and copy machines from the most popular brands, including:
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With Innovera print cartridges, you get get the print quality of name-brand ink and toners at a fraction of the price. Enter the Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway today for your chance to try Innovera ink and toner in your office printer.*
How to Enter the Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway:
- Subscribe to Office Ink Blog via email.
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Follow On Time Supplies on Facebook and share the giveaway on your Facebook page.
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Follow On Time Supplies on Twitter and re-tweet the giveaway. - Leave a comment on this post telling us your printer or copy machine make and model!
You can improve your chances of winning the Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway by entering on. The Giveaway ends next Tuesday, September 24. We’ll announce the winner here at the Office Ink Blog that Wednesday, September 25. Good luck!
*Fine print: Subject to availability. The Innovera Print Cartridge Giveaway winner will receive either (one) Innovera Inkjet Printer Cartridge or (one) Innovera Toner Cartridge with a retail value at OnTimeSupplies.com of $100 or less.
Decorate your cubicle to keep from burning out at work.
Feel tired just thinking about going to work in your cubicle? New research from the University of Michigan suggests that it’s not just you. They found that the complete lack of privacy associated with working in the modern cubicle farm leads to feeling of emotional exhaustion and burnout.
Luckily, the same researchers found a simple fix — decorating your office cubicle:
Individuals may consciously or subconsciously take comfort from the items with which they surround themselves at work, and these items may help employees to maintain emotional energy in the face of the stresses that come from their work.
It’s kind of sweet when you think about it. A picture of your family on your desk provides the emotional fortification you need to get through the stresses of the day. Plus, adding a few personal touches helps you take ownership of your work area. The lack of privacy is easier to bear when the place feels like your own.
Need a little inspiration for decorating your office cubicle? The book Cubicle Chic provides a wealth of inspirations, as does Pinterest. I have to admit though, most of the ideas seem a little…ambitious. Besides, will your boss really let you turn your cubicle into a Tiki Bar? Luckily, the Michigan team suggests that it won’t take much to reap the mental health benefits of a personalized office cubicle. Try adding a poster, a pretty calendar and framed photos. Maybe an office plant.
Got an awesome cubicle or work space? Share your pictures on the On Time Supplies Facebook page and inspire us all!
Sources: Pacific Standard Magazine, Wired