Articles on Office Supplies

How to use a Ledger

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Ledgers are books used in businesses. You use ledgers in accounting and bookkeeping. Depending on your needs you can get different types of rulings--these include standard, balance, progressive and miscellaneous. The most common ruling is the ... more »

How to Fix a Jammed Manual Stapler

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Staplers have eased office work for more than a century. Most offices and homes have a least one manual stapler that only seems to jam when you need it to work. Fix a jammed stapler using simple tools and a lot of patience. Buy a back up stapler ... more »

How to Buy a Chalkboard

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You may need to buy a chalkboard for several purposes. Maybe you need it as an aid in the classroom, or at home for entertaining a toddler or playing charades. Whatever your reason, there are many things to consider when buying a chalkboard. Read ... more »

How to Buy a Daily Planner

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A day planner is a journal in which you can record your notes, appointments and to-do lists. It helps keep you organized and on task so you can spend your time thinking about the important things... more »

How to Incorporate Technology Planning Into Your Business

By Kristen Fischer

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Leveraging technology to boost your business--and run your operations--is vital in today's technically savvy world. From incorporating an electronic accounting system to protecting your computer data, planning on technology is a must-do for your ... more »

How to Put Sticky Notes on Desktop

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The sticky note is one of the most useful inventions of the 20th century. It's a small square of paper with adhesive on the back, which can be stuck to paper or office furniture without leaving a trace of residual adhesive. Here are some tips ... more »

How to Use Dust Remover

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Dust remover is one of those cool inventions that never gets the credit it deserves. It helps keep electronics clean and running and sanitizes work areas. Dust remover comes in several sizes and configurations, but it typically is a can (about ... more »

How to Be a Sticky Note Queen

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They call to you from the stationery aisle. They're so bright, like a rainbow of paper. Go ahead and buy as many as you want, because sticky notes are the new paper clip for organized people. With the variety of colors and sizes, a number of ... more »

How to Buy a Chair Mat

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Place a chair mat under the desk and chair to extend the life of your carpet. A mat also reduces fatigue by allowing you to roll your chair more easily. They’re available in different sizes and weights, pre-cut or custom fit... more »

How to Buy a Copier

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There are many good copiers on the market today. Some are small personal copiers to high-speed duplicators. Most manufacturers offer a wide range of features, from basic black and white copying to color copying, reduction and enlargement, ... more »

How to Buy a Fax Machine That Can Use Legal Paper

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If you are looking for a fax machine that can use legal paper, you are in luck. There are a variety of different brands and models to choose from. There is sure to be a fax machine that will suit your needs. All you need to do is follow these ... more »

How to Buy a Hand Truck

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Large retailers use motorized machines like pallet jacks and forklifts to get their goods from the truck to the warehouse and the floor. For a small business with only moderate transport needs, a hand truck can do just fine. The hand truck is a ... more »

How to Buy a Postal Scale

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Postal scales accurately calculate the weight of items needing to be shipped, which reduces the chance you'll overspend on shipping costs. The United States Post Office, UPS and FedEx offer pickup at your location, so once postage is purchased, ... more »

How to Buy and Use an Organizational Planner

By ErikaRay

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Everyone has experienced a time in their life where they’ve been so wrapped up with school, work, or family obligations that they’ve forgotten about a doctor’s appointment or have scheduled two meetings to begin at the same time. This is why a ... more »

How to Buy Barcode Scanners

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The term barcode scanner is used interchangeably with barcode reader. The barcodes, or bar labels, are made up of electronic data. The data is encoded to give specific information about the item being scanned such as its cost, product code, the ... more »

How to Buy Bulletin Boards

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Bulletin boards have risen above the mundane. Manufacturers are making stylish bulletin boards with more features for indoor and outdoor use. They come equipped with lights, locking doors and fabric-covered boards instead of cork-covered ones. ... more »

How to Buy Discount Home Office Furniture

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Have you recently decided that you would like to work from home? If so, you will need to setup a home office for yourself. Even if this space only ends up being a corner of your living room, a professional look and feel is important. ... more »

How to Buy File Cabinets

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There are so many places that people need file cabinets. Some use them in their office and work spaces and some need file cabinets to organize all their essential home records. There are many different types of files cabinets so use the following ... more »

How to Buy Good Coffee for the Office

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Drink coffee at work and you know how important having the good stuff around can be. Not only does drinking bitter, stale brew ruin the effects of the beverage, but it will start to burn a serious hole in your wallet to keep running to the coffee ... more »

How to Buy Paper for a Fax Machine

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Taking the extra time to find the best paper for the best price to use for your fax machine can be well worth it. There may be more cost-saving options out there than you thought. Here's how to make sure you're buying the best paper for your fax ... more »

How to Buy Used File Cabinets

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File cabinets are a great way to organize all of your important papers into one location where you can find everything easily. Brand-new file cabinets direct from an office supply store can be very expensive. You can sometimes save yourself quite ... more »

How to Buy Used Office Equipment

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Office furniture and equipment is a necessary and costly part of any new or growing business. Purchase some office items--workstations, printers and bookbinders--used instead of new; the used counterpart works just as well. Save money when you ... more »

How to Buy Workstations

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Workstations provide an organized work area specific to the type of work you do. Workstations can be industry specific; however, most are universal in design. While the type of workstation you buy may be determined by your job, consider the ... more »

How to Choose an Office Coffee Service

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When was the last time you grabbed a cup of coffee from your break room and thought… this coffee tastes… thick? Or how about…”I was drinking the same coffee when I started here… and that was a loooong time ago!” Here are some tests you can do at ... more »

How to Choose Business Stationery

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Business stationery gives an impression of professionalism and personal style. By using the appropriate design you let your clients and business partners know your company is stable and pays attention to the finest detail. Business stationery is ... more »

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