An efficient filing system is worth having, and here’s why: if you can reduce the amount of time you spend looking for your papers by just three minutes every day, it will save you more than two working days a year! So spend a little time thinking logically about how to set up your filing […]
New job? It’s normal to dread the first day in a new office. But you can beat first day anxiety by following our top tips: Tip 1: Visualise success! Don’t allow your nerves to get the better of you: overcome anxiety with positive thinking. Strengthen your professional self-image by making a list of all your […]
Do you have a demanding job? It can be hard to keep on top at work, but here are six tips from Britain’s top bosses to achieve high productivity. Be crystal clear about your role and your goals, and don’t get distracted. Politely decline to take on work outside of your remit. Do your work in […]
World Cup fever is getting a grip on sports-mad Brits, who are prepared to spend a small fortune on football stickers this year. Manufacturers Panini expect UK punters to buy enough stickers to go all around the world – a staggering 25,000 miles, according to the Daily Mirror. This year some Facebook and Twitter users […]
UK businesses are being urged to “think smart” about working practices for the sake of their employees and company profits. The ninth annual Work Wise Week is a thought-provoking initiative which runs May 11-17. National Work from Home Day will take place on Friday May 16th. The week is being organised by Work Wise UK, […]
The Lego Movie has recently achieved box office domination, following on from the worldwide domination of Lego toys. And it’s not surprising the film is a hit – Lego hits a nostalgic note with adults too. If you grew up in the Western world then you role-played your way through childhood with Lego and Duplo. […]
It’s the end of the tax year on 5 April, and time to get savvy with financial stuff. From 6 April, you can claim back any tax you may have overpaid from April 2013 onwards. This situation can occur if you have two or more part-time jobs, or your employer has used the wrong tax […]
Season’s Greetings from The Paperstone Team! Just to let you know that during the festive period, it’s pretty much business as usual here at Paperstone. We’ll be in the office to take your calls on all weekdays except the three festive bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day) and also 27th December. […]
Wee power could charge our mobile phone batteries It may sound a wee bit strange, but scientists have made a phone call using energy from human urine. Researchers at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory captured an electrical charge by passing urine through a stack of microbial cells. The cells reacted to compounds in the urine, including […]
Are you getting seven hours of free time a day? That’s roughly the amount of time we need for a perfect work-life balance. This new statistic has been released by Direct Line Insurance, but very few of us have the luxury of all this time to ourselves. The average person has around four hours and […]
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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