HON Furniture raising prices. Get your new office furniture before it’s too late.

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Great time to purchase Hon Furniture! We received a note today that Hon Office Furniture is going to have a price increase next month. With the price of raw materials increasing and increased shipping costs, office furniture manufacturers have to increase pricing to cover cost. If you knew that you could save money today over the cost of buying something tomorrow, would you do it? Here is the note we received from HON:

HON AND BASYX PRICE CHANGE – September 1, 2011 HON will be having a price change effective September 1, 2011. These changes will reflect an increase that varies by product between -14.5% and 9.8%.

Hon will not provide us with exact product numbers or sku’s that are going to increase the most, but looking at the last couple of price increases, we think Hon office chairs, office desks, bookcases, and file cabinets will have the largest price increase. If you know you need new office furniture, make your purchase before the price increases at the end of the month!

Order HON Furniture before the September price increase.

 

2012 calendar coupon code: get your order delivered in 1-2 days for just $4.95.

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Pick up a 2012 calendar & get reduced shipping at OnTimeSupplies.com

Ready for a fresh calendar for the new year? Check out the 2012 calendars at OnTimeSupplies.com.  You’ll find great deals on great calendars from AT-A-GLANCE, Skilcraft, House of Doolittle and other top brands. Plus, if you buy your calendar now, you’ll get a break on shipping. Enter coupon code cal2012 at checkout and your order ships for just $4.95. Your calendar will arrive in just 24-48 hours.

 

School Administrator save on discount school supply orders at OnTimeSupplies.com.

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Save on your discount school supply order with bulk pricing at OnTimeSupplies.com.

Another school year, another round of budget cuts. Like everyone else in this economy, school administrators have to do more with less. Luckily OnTimeSupplies.com is here to help with discounted bulk pricing on more school items than ever before. You can save up to 60% when your order in bulk. And, since OnTimeSupplies.com ships discount school supply orders in just 1-2 days, you save money and time.

See the most extensive discount school supply selection online.

OnTimeSupplies.com carries more than 40,000 products, so you’re sure to find everything on your school supply lists, including:

– bulk craft supplies
– school calendars
– 3 ring binders
– classroom decorations
– fine writing instruments
– school nurse supplies
– lesson planners

and more.  Check out their discount school supply selection today.

Shop the best discount school supply site for great deals AND excellent customer service.

At OnTimeSupplies.com, you get more than speedy shipping and bargain prices. You also get to work with the best customer service team in the industry. The folks at OnTimeSupplies.com know their stuff and are available toll-free at 1-866-501-6055. Call in for:

  • help locating hard-to-find items
  • advice on the choosing the best product for your needs
  • assistance with online ordering
  • any problems or questions

Get the most for your budget at OnTimeSupplies.com today.

Survive the office air conditioner war: what to do when the indoor temperature is too cold to work.

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The dog days of summer are here. It’s feels like it’s 105° outside, but about 30° in your office. Here are 5 tips that will keep you from freezing to death under the office air conditioner.

1. Dress for the cool temperature of your office, not the weather outside.

When you’re on the loosing side of the office air conditioner wars, it’s important to for the office, instead of the hot summer weather outside. That way, you won’t freeze to death under an AC unit cranked up to 11. Keep a comfy scarf or sweater in your office, and dress in  easy-to-remove layers. However, you don’t want your work area to look like the inside of teenager’s closet, so hang the extra clothing on inexpensive coat hooks.

2. Have a nice cup of tea.

Nothing wards off the chill of the AC like a hot cup of tea. Plus, tea boosts the immune system. Drink up and avoid your yearly summer cold.

3. Move around.

A cold office is especially rough on people with sedentary jobs. If you sit at a computer all day, get up and walk around a few times a day to warm up your muscles.

4. Get a space heater.

If the quick and easy remedies don’t provide any relief, it may be worth it to invest in a space heater if your office allows them. There are tons of energy-efficient space heaters on the market today that are small enough to fit under your desk. Check out the electric space heater guide at OnTimeSupplies.com for tips on choosing the best heater for your office.

5. Use a desk fan.

Maybe you’ve got the opposite problem. Maybe your office manager is immune to charm, bribery and the unsightly sweat stains on your shirt, and just won’t turn the thermostat down and the air conditioner up. Time to invest in a desk fan. Today’s options are powerful, quiet and inexpensive.

If you have any tips on surviving the summer office air conditioner wars, we want to hear them! Leave your suggestions in the comments or connect with us on Facebook.

Sharpie Permanent Marker Stain Removal Guide: how to remove ink stains from leather.

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How to Remove Sharpie Marker Stains from Leather Car Seats

Shari from OnTimeSupplies.com passes on a great tip to Office Ink on removing Sharpie permanent marker stains:

Summer is upon us, as is swim team season. Right before swim team events, I use a Sharpie permanent marker to write my kids names on their backs and arms  — as well as the obligatory “eat my bubbles.”   Then one last spray with sunscreen to protect my kids delicate skin from the harsh rays!!

We get to the swim meet and I notice my once near new leather car seats are now marked with Sharpie permanent marker ink – “eat my bubbles” permanently stamped on my nice leather seats.

I tried a baby wipes, soap and water, leather cleaner, some other miscellaneous stain removers and even one of those magic sponges. No luck, until the thought hits me – if sunscreen makes the marker go from skin to the car seat… then maybe…

Solution – spray on sunscreen!!! Remove ink stains from leather car seats like MAGIC!

Thanks Shari! I’m thinking sunscreen will work to remove ink stains from plastic and vinyl too. The next time you need to remove an ink stain, remember our Stain Removal Guide and use sunscreen!

Backyard Barbeque Checklist: Pick up 4th of July decorations and more at OnTimeSupplies.com.

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The 4th of July is still a few days away, but I can already taste my mom’s potato salad & ribs. My contribution to my family’s backyard barbeque will be comparatively modest; I’ll be manning the blender at the daiquiri station. Far away from the actual grilling is the best place for me!

Use the Backyard Barbeque Checklist to ensure your 4th of July party is a success!

Planning a backyard barbeque for the 4th? Office Ink doesn’t want you to have to leave the party to go to the store because you guys ran out of napkins.  We want you at the backyard barbeque, eating way too much red meat.  Use our checklist & you won’t forget anything.

1.  4th of July decorations: balloons, a nice flag and festive disposable tablecloths are all you need.
2.  Plenty of folding chairs.
3.  Disposable plates and bowls, plastic cutlery, disposable cups, paper napkins and serving utensils
4.  Plastic food containers for leftovers

You know, you can skip the big crowds & long lines at the grocery store and pick up 4th of July decorations and other last minute supplies at OnTimeSupplies.com.  OnTimeSupplies.com will get your order to you fast — typically in just 24-48 hours. Or you can pick up your backyard barbeque supplies at on their 70 nationwide distribution centers. Check out the list for the warehouse near you.

Have a great backyard barbeque and Independence Day weekend!

Inside the Government Procurement Process, Pt. 3: get GSA rates on discount office supplies at OnTimeSupplies.com

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Office Ink’s series Inside the Government Procurement Process has already shown you how to get the best GSA rates at GSA Advantage and DOD EMALL. We’ve saved the easiest GSA option for last.

OnTimeSupplies.com is the best place to get GSA rates on discount office supplies online. You’ll find a huge selection, and you’re guaranteed 1-2 day domestic delivery on most products. OnTimeSupplies.com even delivers military office supplies to APO and FPO boxes to serve overseas military locations. But best of all, the their government procurement process is fast and hassle-free.

How to get GSA rates on the discount office supplies at OnTimeSupplies.com.

OnTimeSupplies.com offers the lowest GSA rates and the easiest government procurement process online. You don’t have to complete any extra paperwork — you can use your Government Purchase Card or purchase order number right on the site. Plus, it’s easy to find the best deal because you can see the GSA rates on all eligible product pages.

There are two quick ways to check out GSA rates at OnTimeSupplies.com:

  1. Use the search box to find products, then look for the GSA logo.
  2. Select a category from the dropdown menu and click the GSA Pricing  Only filter on the right of the screen.

If you’ve got 30 seconds to spare, create a free GSA account. With a GSA account, you can:

  • See only GSA rates;
  • Ship office supplies to multiple departments.

You can complete the government procurement process online, or call in your order toll-free at 1-866-501-6055. OnTimeSupplies.com will take care of everything, and get your order to you in 24-48 hours.

We know you’re doing your best to get a great deal for your office and the American taxpayer.  Office Ink is happy to help.  Happy bargain hunting!

Inside the Government Procurement Process, Part 2: Get the best GSA rates at DOD EMALL.

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Finding the best GSA rates & delivery terms is a snap when you shop for discount office supplies online. All you need is someone to guide you through the government procurement process. That’s where Office Ink comes in.
This week, we’re showing military & government customers where to go to get the lowest GSA rates on AbilityOne U.S Government Pens, 3 ring binders, business envelopes, printer ink and other basic office supplies. Last time, we visited GSA Advantage. Today, Office Ink will show you how to buy military office supplies at the best GSA rates at DOD EMALL.

CACs: the key to GSA rates on military office supplies & more at the DOD EMALL.

DOD EMALL is set up specifically for military personnel — the site’s motto is “1st Choice Support for the Warfighter” — but open to all government purchasers with Common Access Cards (CACs).

  1. Go to https://dod-emall.dla.mil/acct/
  2. Login using your CAC Card Certificate Authentification
  3. Select Federal Strategic Sourcing Corridor at the “Change Corridor” menu
  4. Enter a keyword or part number in the search box.
  5. Select Independent Stationers & OnTimeSupplies.com from the Suppliers list.
  6. Click “Search.”

Get GSA rates on discount office supplies at DOD EMALL

OnTimeSupplies.com delivers most GSA orders in 24-48 hours. However, If you’re ordering military office supplies for an overseas location, please allow an additional 7-14 days for delivery.

The government procurement process is a bit tricky at DOD EMALL, but as long as you have a valid CAC Card Certificate Authentification, you shouldn’t have any problems. If you run into any trouble, feel free to give OnTimeSupplies.com a call at 1-866-501-6055. They’re happy to help.

We’ll wrap up the our series exploring the government procurement process this Friday with a look at the best way to get GSA rates on office supplies.

Inside the government procurement process: learn how to get the lowest GSA rates at GSA Advantage.

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Doing more with less is a challenge for all offices in this tough economy. This is as true for schools and government agencies as it is for small business. In fact, Federal Agencies have been directed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to cut expenses by 7% this year. The OMB estimates that this will save taxpayers a whopping $40 billion dollars!

Trimming that much fat from a budget is going to take some savvy shopping. Luckily, government customers can take advantage of special discounts negotiated by the General Services Administration (GSA). This week, Office Ink will demystify the government procurement process and help you get the most from your budget.

There are three places government customers can go to get reduced GSA rates for basic office supplies such as business envelopes, 3 ring binders, printer inks and toner, etc. They are:

Today we’ll take a look at GSA Advantage.

How to get GSA rates on office supplies at GSA Advantage.

GSA Advantage is set up so you can order discount office supplies from OnTimeSupplies.com at GSA rates.  After you log in:

  1. Click on the BPA Products drop-down menu under the Strategic Sourcing BPAs headline.
  2. Select Independent Stationers
  3. Once you’re ready to check out, be sure to select OnTimeSupplies.com as your BPA vendor so they can process your order.

OnTimesupplies.com at GSA Advantage: get the best GSA rates & fastest delivery

If you have any issues, feel free to contact OnTimeSupplies.com toll-free at 1-866-501-6055.

Hopefully, we’ve cleared up the government procurement process at GSA Advantage. Office Ink will take a look at DOD EMALL in the next post.

Win a FREE Alera Leather Office Chair!

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OnTimeSupplies.com is searching for the ugliest office chair in America. Entry is free & easy. Send us a picture of your ugly chair for the chance to win an Alera Neratoli Black Leather Office Chair.

How to enter the Ugly Chair Contest:

  1. Email a picture of your chair & its background story to uglychair@ontimesupplies.com.
  2. Follow OnTimeSupplies.com on Facebook so you can vote for your ugly chair.
  3. Vote for your chair! And tell your friends on Facebook and Twitter to vote!

Check out the Ugly Chair Contest page for official contest rules.