At Paperstone, we’ve had first-hand experience of the cost of starting up a small UK business on a budget. We’ve produced an Infographic to provide some clear insights into the biggest costs entrepreneurs face when setting up a company, hiring staff and kitting out an office. This will help budding entrepreneurs make informed decisions on […]
Calling all cat lovers with laptop dancing kittys! Apparently some badly behaved cats love to walk on their owners’ laptops to get extra attention. The problem is so common it has created a Twitterstorm – but now there is a purrfect solution for feline antics while you’re trying to work. Designer Ruan Hao has developed […]
The way we organise our working lives has changed. Emails have replaced face-to-face meetings, and we do pretty much everything on a computer or smart phone. Organising our diaries, calculating our finances, remembering tasks – the computer does it all. Some people worry that our brains may be getting lazier. This is not necessarily true. […]
Did you know there is a museum of obsolete technology in California which serves as a geek’s paradise? The DigiBarn Computer Museum is said to move some of its nerdy visitors to tears as they remember their old inventions with fondness and enjoy a bout of nostalgia. The museum is housed in an old redwood […]
Those boots are made for walking – so best feet forward for National Walk to Work Week (May 12-16). You can keep fit, reduce your carbon footprint, and enjoy a bit of team bonding with a special workplace walking challenge. Taking part is free, but you can use the opportunity to raise money for charity […]
Have you heard about the vintage typewriter craze? All over the world people are going mad for these lovely old machines. The iPad generation is waking up to the whimsical charm of old-fashioned typing. There is a new subculture evolving with a fierce passion for romantic typing machines. Those who have joined the typosphere love […]
Are you a stationery spotter? Are you addicted to stylish pens or beautiful notebooks with artistic cover designs? There are probably millions of us out there, but few can beat Angelika Unverhau from Dinslaken in Germany who has more than 220,000 ballpoint pens. Angelika has been collecting unusual pens since she was a girl, but […]
Things were far from stationery [sic] as the Paperstone Team took to the tracks last Friday for their night of Go-Karting in Bermondsey. Having had our safety briefing and with a few practice laps under our belts, the evening turned furiously competitive, with pretenders to the Go-Karting throne particularly determined to bruise the ego of self-nominated […]
Puppy love can go one step further for working dog owners who miss their pets. If you hate leaving your dog or cat while you’re at work, then paws a second and consider a new American invention. The PetChatz device means you can keep in touch with your four-legged friend and even feed them treats […]
Staff at the Paperstone office got into the swing of things today by bringing in an array of homemade cakes, muffins, patties and other delightful edibles. This was in support of Dementia UK’s Time For A Cuppa fundraising initiative to raise awareness of Dementia and have some fun at work this week (3-8th March 2014). Together the staff raised £71 […]
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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