
Top 10 Essential Office Supplies for a New Business
We’ve been talking about what office supplies a new business should buy. What do you think of our list?
1. Paper
Whether it’s plain printer paper, fancy headed paper or paper that starts with a T (and which must never, ever run out) every office needs plenty to op-paper-ate.
2. Notepads
Smartphones and tablets are great, but notepads are still king for jotting things down quickly (and they don’t incorrectly autocorrect).
3. Diaries
Diaries are also under threat from new technology. But a fat diary or organiser on a desk says the person it belongs to is busy, capable and in control.
4. Pens
Like suits, pens say something about their owners. Have plenty of ballpoints and highlighters for everyday use, but take a fancy one to an important meeting.
5. Sticky notes
Perfect for leaving messages for co-workers, they’re also great as customisable bookmarks when taking notes for projects and research.
6. Staplers
Yes, staplers are good for holding documents together. But ask any man and he’ll say loading one makes you feel like you’re a gunfighter in a Western movie.
Files and folders make an office look busy. Even if you don’t have anything to fill them with yet, have some on display to make your new business look successful.
8. Envelopes
When a company invests in good quality envelopes, it shows they’re taking the little things seriously. Don’t skimp on what you send.
If you’re sending confidential material in the post, use glue and sticky tape to seal the package. The more secure it looks, the more pleased the customer will be.
10. Shredder
Never, ever put confidential documents or things with addresses into a bin. Always shred them first, both to protect you and your customers.
Yes, I agree. Every office still need papers. What if there’s no electric and everything run out of battery, still need to write it down somewhere.
a recycling bin…. got to do our bit
I think the trusty old paper trays should get a mention, hate to think what my desk would look like without them !!