| s you’ve been living under a rock for the last | | | | without a catalog is priceless. Postal scales and labels |
| few years, you’re well aware of the | | | | are also important, as they can save money and time |
| online-shopping craze that’s sweeping the | | | | in the process. |
| country! From rare books and CDs, to cars and | | | | 4. Paper- Copy, inkjet, laser, business cards, |
| vacations, shopping for unusual items and oddities has | | | | personalized stationary – you name it. It always |
| been simplified with just a click of a mouse with the | | | | seems as though your local shop is out of the one |
| Internet’s virtual shopping malls. But what about | | | | you’re in need of, doesn’t it? Online |
| the latest trend- the one about shopping for your | | | | shopping for such items alleviates this unfortunate |
| “not so atypical” office supplies online? | | | | possibility, as you will be completely aware of |
| What exactly are your peers and competitors | | | | what’s out of stock before you make your final |
| shopping for online, saving both time and fuel in the | | | | purchase. |
| process? To aid you in your quest, we’ve | | | | 5. Filing and Archive Supplies- Filing and keeping |
| compiled a list of the “top 5 office supplies | | | | everything in an organized manner can mean the |
| shopped for online”. | | | | difference between a positive and negative outcome. |
| 1. Office Planners and Calendars- Organization is key | | | | In other words, you may lose business if you are |
| to productivity. Having all of your employees on the | | | | unable to locate something in a hurry. Other related |
| same page is another factor of success. | | | | items may include display books for potential |
| 2. Janitorial Supplies- From cleaning aids to paper | | | | customers and clients to look through at their leisure, |
| supplies, no one wants the task of replenishing these | | | | document wallets to make you look as organized and |
| items even though they are reimbursed for them. By | | | | prepared as you are, and conference folders to get |
| adding a few items to your online office | | | | everyone up to speed. |
| supply-shopping list each week, no one will ever have | | | | On a final note, be sure to be aware of shipping |
| to be responsible for this dreaded task again. | | | | delivery charges, as this can increase the cost of your |
| 3. Mailing Supplies- Postal supplies are critical to any | | | | supplies to an unreasonable level. Free shipping/delivery |
| company. The ability to purchase large, resealable | | | | for spending more than a certain amount is a feature |
| envelopes for office to office usage, plus postal tubes | | | | you shouldn’t compromise on. |
| and other specialty mailing supplies in one location | | | | |