We’ve all got used to reading about shortages in the headlines, more so than ever during the pandemic. From toilet roll to computer chips, petrol and now paper… The reasons for paper shortages and price increases are multiple and, in this blog post, we’ll be exploring what’s going on with the paper supply chain. 1. […]
23rd March 2020 and life took a dramatic turn for everyone including the UK’s office supplies industry. Boris Johnson announced we’d only be allowed to leave home to shop for basic goods, exercise once a day, or for essential work. In this latest blog post, we talk to Jim, Paperstone’s CEO & Co-Founder, about the […]
In our latest blog post we talk to our CEO & Founder, Jim Brown, about running the London marathon as a non-runner, family man and business owner. When did you decide to enter? Initially I was inspired when my wife ran it, but I didn’t think I would be able to. I’ve been trying to […]
Hooray! We’re up and running in the new office. We’re proud of our new home. It’s functional, beautiful, and inspiring. In this post, we’ll share some of the latest photos with you. The new office meeting room We’re yet to mount the TV screen on the grey wall in the meeting room. It will be […]
Our latest blog post explores how you can improve physical pain or discomfort caused by the overuse of screens. Adults in the UK spend around 40% of their waking hours in front of a screen, as found in Ofcom’s latest annual study. This represents a one-third increase from 2019. Screen time is linked to being […]
Creating an amazing workspace for Paperstone Employee wellbeing and creating an inspiring place to work were key elements of the brief for Paperstone’s new office. The features we explore in this blog post are all part of creating an amazing workspace to fit that brief. If you’re interested in any of the features for your […]
In today’s blog post we explore what compatible ink cartridges are and the pros and cons of using them. What are the different types of cartridge? Compatible ink cartridges are made by a third party, rather than your printer manufacturer. They are made with brand new printing components eg print head, roller, etc. The outer […]
If you’ve been following the series of blog posts about our office move you’re in for a treat. We think this is the most exciting bit! It’s design time. Did you watch Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters? Well, we feel a bit like contestants on that show at the moment. Although we had a very […]
In this blog post we’ll be talking about where we started our office move journey and the first steps to a new home for Paperstone HQ. Office moves can happen for a variety of reasons. Companies need more space/less space or perhaps simply their lease is up and it’s time for a change. In Paperstone’s […]
We’re moving offices and we’d like to take you with us The team at Paperstone HQ is upping sticks and moving down the road to a new office space in May. We’d like to share the office move journey with you; from finding the right office environment to deciding on colour schemes, materials, and office […]
How to plan the office Christmas party Whether you count down the days, or desperately scrabble around for an excuse not to go, the office Christmas party is an event on almost every company’s calendar. So, how do you plan a party that everyone will enjoy? It’s a tricky balance to get Bob from Accounts […]
Top tips to improve your time management skills Despite what people say, time is not a commodity. It cannot be traded, expanded or reduced. It is fixed. Our perception of time, however, is another concept. How often do you think at 4pm “Where has the day gone?” and go into panic mode to try to […]
Planning in business is essential Everything from the monthly sales drive to a new product launch or project needs planning. It promotes joined-up thinking and good decision-making throughout the whole organisation. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, observed the famous writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery, summing up a key business principle. Each business […]
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