It is now almost impossible in our daily lives to avoid media references to the vulnerability of the environment: the rainforests are disappearing; supplies of drinkable water, along with our capacity to produce food for a growing population, are in decline; and the world’s climate is warming – and, apparently, it’s at least partly our […]
Vasanta Group, the parent company behind some of the largest office suppliers in the UK, has been saved from insolvency by a combined private equity and bank-backed takeover. Private equity group Endless provided £22 million while banks including Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Banks, agreed to swap 75% of Vasanta’s […]
Paperstone has picked up 2009’s Independent Dealer Success (IDS) League Web Dealer of the Year award. Paperstone also came 4th overall in the league’s Dealer of the Year 2009. The competition is organised by the office products trade magazine, Dealer Support. The data sent in by the competing companies is collated by MWA, an independent […]
New York’s National Stationery Show held in late May named seven exhibitors as Product Award winners. These included Canada’s Kookie Stationery for lifestyle/speciality gift, ThemeNaps of Atlanta for Party stationery product and Jacki Paper of Belmont, CA for the Think Green category. Kookie Stationery comprises jumbo iced cookies that come with a food safe pen […]
Next year’s Spring Fair International 2010 held at the Birmingham NEC will see a new dedicated stationery zone, complementing the existing showcase of greetings cards, calendars, partyware, gift packaging, fine art and framing products. It will feature major national and international brands of stationery products including desk accessories, notebooks and pads, diaries and year planners, […]
Despite the recession, over a quarter (27%) of office workers still buy branded office stationery over cheaper alternatives, according to a recent Comres survey which also found the Welsh (35%) more likely and Scots (21%) less likely to buy brands. The poll of 1,000 office workers nationwide was commissioned by National Office Week 2009 which […]
A large chunk of our elected representatives are, it seems, rotten to the core, devoid of any ethical nous. Even nice, moral Menzies Campbell paid a top interior designer ten grand to do up his London flat. Essential refurbishments included a flat screen plasma TV, scatter cushions and Roman blinds. In the context of morally […]
This Wednesday, 22nd April, is Earth Day 2009. Earth Day has been held every year since 1970. It’s an awareness-raising day on which we’re all asked to be a bit more environmentally conscious and take extra measures to save on energy and resources. Offices can play a particularly important part on Earth Day as business […]
Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden, Siobhain McDonagh, has been criticised again for excessive expenses claims after racking up a bill of almost £20,000 for envelopes and stamps. She was nicknamed the “Queen of Stamps” in 2007 after amassing a bill of £49,107 for stationery. The TaxPayers’ Alliance accuses the MP of propaganda. McDonagh, however, […]
Tipp-Ex, that very recognisable stationery brand, is 50 years old this year. The company was founded in 1959 in Frankfurt by Otto W. Carls who produced an innovative correction Paper for use with typewriters. The name “Tipp-Ex” given both to the company and the product was based on the use of this original product. The […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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