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 […]
Sustainability and waste management tips. Here are some tips to keep your office green and lower its running costs at the same time. Get your colleagues on board with the whole sustainability thing. Reducing consumption leaves more money in your business’ coffers and will extend the life of the business. (And human civilization may not […]
Last week, we at Paperstone launched an online survey to gather customers’ opinions about our website. The survey includes questions on satisfaction with the website, general usability, ratings of particular aspects of the site and fairly standard profiling and demographic information. We intend to feed the results into a rethink of our site. This is […]
In the lexicon of cultural stereotypes, Germany is a country associated with thorough organisation and order – their Ordnung. And recent German research on office desks, tidy and otherwise, seems to affirm a German preoccupation with order. A Spiegel Online article by Sebastian Knauer entitled “The Importance of Order: German Researchers Tackle Untidy Desks” describes […]
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 […]
Data insecurity Samsung claims from a poll of 4,500 European office workers an alarming lack of security awareness among UK workers when printing documents. Just under half of all employees are regularly exposed to sensitive data, such as salary details and CVs, abandoned on a printer. Workers in UK organisations such as banks and financial […]
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 […]
If you’re thinking of cutting down on office plants as a way to cut costs in the current recession, think again. Not only do plants brighten up work environments and help keep the air clean; they also have positive psychological effects that translate into real business benefits. According to recent research conducted by academics at […]
A new website for PAs was recently launched to help them plan, organise and otherwise fill in knowledge gaps. www.personal-assistant-tips.com contains articles on a wide range of topics entailed in a personal assistant’s job, including minute-taking and travel tips. Other sections include ‘Virtual Assistants’, ‘Planning Meetings’, ‘Manage the Boss’, ‘Marketing’ and ‘Website Building’. It also […]
The expenses scandal continues to amuse. Here we concentrate on the office supplies side of things. Some of the excellent uses of public money to buy stationery, office machines and furniture include: Labour backbencher Sir Stuart Bell bought four Paper shredders in two years, including an office equipment promotion – a buy-one-get-one-free deal with free […]
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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