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6 Steps To Guarantee A Successful Office Move

By Paperstone on 6 May 2015 in Mailroom & Warehouse with 0 Comments
6 Steps To Guarantee A Successful Office Move

  Office moves can be stressful and depending on the size of your organisation can seriously affect your ability to carry out normal duties. Minimising downtime and disruption is a must, so we’ve put together a list of things to keep in mind when planning a successful office move.   1. Be Prepared By Creating […]

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How Creativity and Sound-Sensitivity Are Linked

By Paperstone on 4 May 2015 in Fun, Office Life with 0 Comments
How Creativity and Sound-Sensitivity Are Linked

Does the noise in your office – people rustling crisp packets, playing YouTube videos, and crunching on their apple and celery sticks – drive you bonkers? If so, you could be a creative genius, say scientists. The inability to block out noise and other irrelevant sensory stimuli while you are working seems to be strongly […]

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Why You Should File Efficiently – And How

By Paperstone on 1 May 2015 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments
Why You Should File Efficiently – And How

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 […]

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Why Britons Love Pencil Cases

By Paperstone on 1 May 2015 in Pencils & Accessories with 0 Comments
Why Britons Love Pencil Cases

What does a dog wearing headphones and a monkey wearing shades have in common with a vintage rose or polka dot design? Answer: they are all pencil case designs currently on offer from a top UK retailer. So why do the British love to snap up snazzy pencil cases? Practically every other European country and […]

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British Sandwich Week 2015

By Paperstone on 30 April 2015 in Catering, Fun with 0 Comments
British Sandwich Week 2015

The great British sandwich is staple fare for office workers all over the UK, whether you like Coronation Chicken, Egg and Mayo, or a hearty Ploughman’s. So sink your teeth into your favourite sandwich and help raise money for charity during British Sandwich Week (May 11-17). During this week, retailers small and large will support […]

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13 Tips For Shipping Fragile Items

By Paperstone on 28 April 2015 in Mailroom & Warehouse with 0 Comments
13 Tips For Shipping Fragile Items

  Unfortunately, we’ve all been there, that item we ordered online that arrives in more pieces than we’d have liked. Perhaps you want to sell something on eBay and don’t know where to start. Shipping fragile items is actually pretty simple if you follow these 13 steps. 1. Choose Your Courier Carefully Use a reliable parcel courier, or postal […]

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To Write Is To Be Human – Save The Skill of Handwriting

By Paperstone on 26 April 2015 in Office Supplies, Office Supplies Industry News with 0 Comments
To Write Is To Be Human – Save The Skill of Handwriting

“To write is to be human” – so says the National Handwriting Association, an organization set up to safeguard the vital skill of writing by hand. The Association says handwriting is both an ancient art and a modern tool which makes our lives easier in so many ways, but is now under threat of extinction. […]

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National Stationery Week 2015 Is Almost Here!

By Paperstone on 24 April 2015 in Office Supplies, Office Supplies Industry News with 0 Comments
National Stationery Week 2015 Is Almost Here!

National Stationery Week (April 27- May 3) will celebrate the written word and all the wonderful products which make it possible – and enjoyable – to write: lovely pens and pencils, beautiful writing paper, cards, and much more. There’s no such thing as too much nice stationery! National Stationery Week also sees the launch of #WorldStationeryDay […]

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British Library Saves Endangered Archives From Destruction

By Paperstone on 17 April 2015 in Filing & Archiving with 0 Comments
British Library Saves Endangered Archives From Destruction

The British Library has been helping to save the history of the world through a decade-long pioneering initiative. More than four million images have been saved from destruction and are now available online – thanks to the Endangered Archives Programme. Since it was launched in 2004 the programme has backed 246 projects in 78 countries […]

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5 Ways To Promote Good Health In Your Office

By Paperstone on 15 April 2015 in Office Furniture, Office Life, Office Workers with 0 Comments
5 Ways To Promote Good Health In Your Office

It makes good business sense to ensure your workforce is as healthy as possible, as the last thing any company needs is to have half their team off sick. Your employees are the lifeblood of your business. If you’re a good boss, you’ll not only care about your employees’ health and wellbeing, but you’ll realise […]

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