How much pedal power is there in your office? You can put your stamina to the test during Bike Week 2016 which takes place from June 11-16th. Bike Week is an annual event to encourage everyone to get their bikes out of the garage or shed and enjoy the social and physical aspects of cycling. […]
Do you work on your laptop, iPhone or tablet late in the evening or at weekends? Do you find yourself constantly checking emails or your social media accounts? If so, you could benefit from a digital detox on National Unplugging Day on Sunday, June 26. On Unplugging Day, around half a million families – maybe […]
Would you like to boost your productivity in the office? Here are six low-tech tips for staying on task: De-clutter your workspace. A nice clear desk helps you think more clearly. So look for storage solutions to help you get organised. Avoid the deadly sin of procrastination – get the tasks you dread out of the […]
What do you call someone who gets side-tracked in business meetings? An Agenda Bender of course! Or the person who raids the stationery cupboard on a regular basis? Why, that’s Ronnie Bics! For more corporate jargon, read on: Al desco dining – eating lunch at your desk Blamestorming session – meeting aimed at finding a scapegoat for a […]
The office is not the most dangerous of working environments – it’s much more risky working outside as a builder or an engineer. But the office is not 100 per cent safe. Look out for a common stationery-related injury – treading on a drawing pin! It doesn’t matter so much if you’re wearing shoes with […]
Did you know that the humble paperclip, an everyday object we take for granted, had great symbolic significance in World War II? Paperclips were worn by Norwegians as a sign of resistance against Nazism and anti-Semitism, and wearing one could mean arrest – but many people wore them nevertheless. The paperclip was invented in Norway, […]
You probably use Blu-Tack to display posters and maybe your Christmas cards, but did you know that this popular and versatile adhesive is also a favourite medium for artists? Research shows the popularity of the famous blue putty with many amateur and professional adult sculptors and model-makers as well as thousands of artistic youngsters. Professional […]
The trade name “Biro” is forever etched in the memory of officer workers everywhere in the Western world. But exactly who was Mr Biro? Laszlo Biro was the son of a Jewish dentist born in Budapest in 1899, and his career began in the army as a trainee officer during World War I. After the […]
One in every three parents is worried about losing pay – or even their jobs – when they miss work to look after sick children. That’s the result of an American survey which highlighted the problem as a major challenge for mums and dads. Almost half of the parents who responded said they’d missed work […]
Did you know that the American Civil War created a demand for good quality pencils? The pencils were needed so that troops could make quick notes on the field, and send messages to each other. Joseph Dixon was an inventor who owned a factory in Salem, where he had been manufacturing graphite crucibles for 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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