| Whether you're just setting up shop or are in the | | | | customers and/or boss would be when they see that. |
| market for new office machines and supplies, you | | | | Some brands to check out include Unibind, GBC, Akiles, |
| should know that there are five office products that | | | | Fellowes, Pro-Bind, and Tamerica. |
| every workplace needs. Some of them are obvious, | | | | 4. A laminator. Laminators are essential if you need to |
| such as staplers and paper shredders, but a few are | | | | preserve important documents and protect ones that |
| less so, such as a binding machine. All of these | | | | will be handled frequently, such as menus. These |
| products can make your workday more productive, | | | | machines are also great for enhancing photos |
| and some of them will enhance your image and even | | | | because the film will really make the colors pop. You |
| protect your privacy. Let's take a look at what your | | | | can even make employee badges with some of the |
| office needs. | | | | smaller laminators. A great series of these devices is |
| | | | the GBC HeatSeal lineup. You should also take a look |
| 1. A stapler. Obviously, staplers are necessary objects | | | | at laminators made by Fellowes. |
| for every workplace and luckily, there are many to | | | | 5. A paper shredder or two. Finally, every office should |
| choose from. One of the best-known stapler brands is | | | | have a paper shredder. By destroying your unwanted |
| Swingline. The company produces a wide range of | | | | documents, you can protect yourself, your colleagues, |
| products from compact staplers that will fasten just a | | | | and customers from becoming victims of identity theft. |
| few pages to heavy-duty electric ones that are | | | | Using a paper shredder will also help you comply with |
| perfect for thick documents. | | | | certain federal privacy laws such as the Health |
| 2. A whiteboard. A whiteboard would be a great | | | | Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). |
| addition to your office's conference room. It will help | | | | There are a number of shredder manufacturers that |
| you brainstorm and keep track of things, as well as | | | | make great products including Intimus and MBM. |
| communicate with your colleagues during meetings. | | | | Fellowes and GBC also make good machines. Finally, |
| Some of the best makers of whiteboards are Ghent, | | | | make sure you have all the supplies you need to enjoy |
| Quartet, and Balt Best-Rite. They all produce boards of | | | | these great products. Some of the things you'll need |
| various sizes so you can find one that's perfect for | | | | include staples, whiteboard markers and erasers, |
| your workplace. | | | | binding covers and spines, and laminating pouches. |
| 3. A binding machine. Whether you're preparing a | | | | You'll also need shredder oil to keep your paper |
| report for your boss or some sales materials for | | | | shredder in good condition. |
| customers, a binding machine can make your | | | | These products are essential for every workplace. |
| documents look their best. There are several binding | | | | They'll keep your information secure, present it in a |
| methods available including thermal, spiral coil, wire, and | | | | good light, and enable you to communicate your ideas |
| plastic comb. Depending on the machine you choose, | | | | when the time comes. So get what you need today |
| you can even produce documents that are akin to real | | | | so your office is well-stocked and ready for anything. |
| hardcover books - imagine how impressed your | | | | |