by Joi on September 1, 2010
Staplers, to office freaks, are like peace signs to hippies. They bring a certain type of meaning to our universe and identity to our soul. We see a stapler on our desk and we know we’re grown-ups now. Yeah. That’s right. I have my own stapler. I have arrived.
The beautiful Swingline(R) Ready Grip Staplers
, above, are straight-up gorgeous. They’re from the mecca for Office Freaks, Office Depot, and I think I must have one in every color.
Description from The Mecca’s site (OfficeDepot.com):
The Ready Grip stapler delivers exceptional comfort and control. Soft-touch material makes for added comfort, and the durable half-strip mechanism offers long life. Contemporary form fits the hand perfectly. Compact, upright design gives go-anywhere convenience. Features low staple indicator. Staples 2 to 20 sheets of 20 lb paper.
I’m also pretty sweet on the Stanley(R) Bostitch Electric Desktop Stapler, Black
shown below.
You have to admit, he’s a hottie in his own right.
Description From Office Depot:
* Impulse Drive™ technology allows for quick, efficient stapling.
* Super-sensitive optical trip fire mechanism.
* Staples up to 20 sheets with rapid cycles.
* Backed by the manufacturer’s 7-year limited warranty.
by Joi on August 31, 2010
If your automobile, or even a hotel, frequently serves as your office, the Auto Express File Master by Go Office
is jut the organizer you need. I work exclusively from home but even I want one.
In the evening, while my husband and I are watching sports, Survivor, The Biggest Loser, or some other can’t miss event on tv, I often carry a few notebooks, index cards, books, pens, to do lists, etc. from my desk into the den. I think most of us who work at home often turn our home office into a mobile office – sometimes even all the way to Panera Bread or Starbucks.
We’re such movers and shakers.
Mobility would be much easier, tidier, efficient, and professional with an organizational system such as the Auto Express File Master by Go Office.
Features and Description
The Auto Exec File Master is reinventing the way you work from the car. This compact work space is lightweight and easy to use. With capacity for 50 or more hanging files, this desk is a must-have for mobile workers who need a great deal of filing space to keep papers organized and efficient. A special opening in the top of the desk creates a second storage area for hanging file folders. The file folders face the driver which makes it easier to see and access.
The remaining top surface of the desk is covered with the rubber non-skid material – this ensures that a laptop, briefcase, PDA, or cell phone will keep from sliding while the vehicle is in motion. The large storage area is great for office tools and accessories and also for keeping a laptop hidden out-of-sight. Additional storage compartments hold small supplies such as pens, maps, etc.
This desk model is ideal for those needing quick access to files and mobile equipment and at the same time needing work space to write.
Features:
• Compact design for space saving
• Non-slip writing surface
• Holds 50 or more hanging files
• Files face driver for easy access
• Large storage compartment fits laptops
• Several compartments for supplies
Size: 10 1/2″tall x 25″wide x 17″deep
• This product ships directly from the manufacturer
For more information on this mobile office organizer as well as a ton of other office organization products (for your office, home office, or mobile office), see Auto Express File Master by Go Office.
Too cool. Too clever. The Fellowes 8036701 Office Suites Laptop Riser Plus
takes an already wonderful office gadget – a laptop riser – and takes it up a notch in slickness.
Adjustable height raises your laptop screen to eye-level with 360 rotation for easy viewing. No more neck strain and shoulder pain from looking down all day. Here’s something extra – An In-line copyholder positions documents for easy and comfortable viewing. I could use this sort of thing a couple hundred times a day.
Cooling vents help prevent discomfort from laptop heat. Supports up to 10 lbs.
See Fellowes 8036701 Office Suites Laptop Riser Plus for more details.
The Plantronics CS50 Wireless Office Headset – Over-the-head, Over-the-ear
is the bomb diggity. It brings mobility and hands-free conversations to your phone – a huge plus when you’d rather be using your hands for typing, writing, eating, scratching, or whatever else you do with them, rather than clumsily holding a telephone.
The CS50 gives you eight hours of talk time and the wireless convenience to roam up to 300 feet with secure conversations. That’s a very good thing for people like my husband – he’s a talk-and-walk kind of guy. Due to his business, he spends a lot of time on the phone. Some days I’m pretty sure if he wore a pedometer, he’d blow the thing up. It couldn’t keep up.
I guess this is one of the reasons he hates to be constricted when he’s talking on the phone. Gotta move, gotta move, gotta move…
Features:
- Operating Frequency 900 MHz digital
- Headset Battery: Li Ion Polymer
- 8 hours of wireless, hands-free talk time
- Digital 900MHz for secure conversations
- Fully recharge the headset in less than three hours. 80% recharged in 1.5 hours
- Have clear, private and completely secure conversations
- Be heard clearly with a noise-canceling microphone
- Optional behind-the-head style is also available
- Security/Privacy: Digitally encrypted
- Compatibility: Most office or PBX-based telephones
For more information, check out the Plantronics CS50 Wireless Office Headset – Over-the-head, Over-the-ear on Abe’s of Main’es website.
Zippered Notebooks by buckhead betties
Organization, thou art the key to success. Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but I’ve got nothing but love for organization and organization products for the office and/or home office. The right organization products can keep your office clutter-free, your world more organized, your work easier to do, and your sanity firmly in place.
The monogrammble, 3-ring notebook with pockets, above, are perfect for organizing office work as well as school work.
Product Description:
The fabulous Zippered Notebook by Creative Containers is a perfect accessory for work and school. With a 100% Cotton Cover, the binder features a zipper closure to keep everything in its place and has several interior compartments to hold business cards, pens and other small items. A great idea for every busy lady. Notebook may be personalized with a monogram and makes a great gift. Available in five beautiful prints: Bubble Pop, Morgan, Brown Flower Burst, Reverse Damask Brown and Ecru Print.
Embroidery Options: This notebook may be personalized with a Century font monogram in Baby Pink, Baby Blue, Pink, Chocolate, Lime Green, Red, Aqua or Navy thread at No Additional Cost. Simply add your name or monogram in the spaces provided above. Women’s Century Font: appears First, Last, Middle with the initial of the last name larger. Men’s Century Font: appears in natural order: First, Middle, Last with all initial the same size. Then choose your thread color from the “Thread Color” drop down option. To view your thread color choices, please click the alternate view below the main picture.
Please allow up to 3-5 business days for personalized items to ship.
Features:
• Zippered notebook
• 100% Cotton Cover
• Several interior compartments
• Great for work or school
• Available in 5 beautiful prints
Size: 12″tall x 10 1/4″wide x 1 1/2″deep
These notebooks are gorgeous and could certainly bring a lot of organization to the home office: Zippered Notebook by buckhead betties!
by Joi on January 13, 2010
Oh, the implications. These Jumbo Stick-It Notes by Dci Decor
could be fun in the office, school, home (or home office or home school), just about anywhere. These giant post it notes are impossible to ignore and that, my fellow office freaks, is the hook. They make everything a big deal and, face it, what better way to get a point across?
The beauty is, they let you get your point across in a hilarious fashion.
You can use the giant post-its as a note or message taker, drawing pad, presentation board or teaching aid. These oversized post it notes are used the same way as the little, traditional stick-it notepads that we’re all addicted to and even feature a self-sticking back for adhering to your desk, wall or anywhere else you (or someone else!) need a reminder.
Features:
• Self-sticking back strip
• Jumbo size for easy viewing
• Great for notes, messages, presentations and teching
• Includes 80 sheets
• Color: YellowSize: 12″square
Have something really BIG to say? Well, the Jumbo Stick-It Notes by DCI Decor make it a BIG deal! These stick-its allow you to get your message across in a hilariously jumbo way. Use the post-its as a note or message taker, drawing pad, presentation board or teaching aid. These oversized notes are used the same way as traditional stick-it notepads and even feature a self-sticking back for adhering to your desk, wall or anywhere else you need a reminder. With 80 traditional yellow sheets in a jumbo size, these notes make a great gift for a co-worker, spouse, teacher, boss or anyone else that tends to forget things or lose small notepads.Features:
• Self-sticking back strip
• Jumbo size for easy viewing
• Great for notes, messages, presentations and teaching
• Includes 80 sheets
• Color: Yellow
Size: 12″ square
Order yours today for less than $12.00:
Jumbo Stick-It Notes by Dci Decor
by Joi on December 21, 2009
Here’s news that’ll make your budget smile: The wonderful Endo Magnet Clip on SALE. But you can’t let any grass grow under your feet, you have to be John Wall fast. You can get a pack of 3 for only $8.99 but the sale ends today…. at 4:00pm EST.
Go to www.TheEndo.com and place your order pronto.
- Now shipping PINK, BLACK, WHITE, YELLOW, GREEN & RED ENDO
- Endo Magnet Receives MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award and iF Material Award
- Named one of the Year’s Most Ingenious Products by I.D. Magazine
- Shipping fees have also been updated and reduced.
Click HERE to read my review of these ultra cool magnet clips. I love mine!
***If you’ve happened upon this post after the sale… where were you!?!?! Don’t fret, these magnet clips are very reasonably priced even when they aren’t on sale. Visit www.TheEndo.com and see for yourself.
by Joi on December 8, 2009
Below is a guest post by Kevin Baker. Enjoy!
Ah, the holidays. That wonderful time of year when families gather ‘round the fireplace to drink a little eggnog, trim the tree, and experience the joy of being together.
For most of us, the holidays are also a very hectic time of year. Especially the 12 days leading up to Christmas. And that’s true even if you don’t happen to celebrate Christmas, because it still sets a very short deadline for getting business done since most of the business world seems to come to a stop from December 25 until around January 3.
How do you reconcile the high-pressure needs of your small business with your family’s desire to roast chestnuts on the open fire? Having a virtual phone service can help. Toward that end, we offer up these 12 small business phone tips ‘til Christmas. Hope they help make your season a little brighter.
1. Pre-record a message and make it an option on your phone system’s virtual receptionist. It’s great for businesses with a small staff and different hours during the holidays.
2. Use an extension to tie to ads and/or direct mail/email promotions. Encourage customers to call a specific extension you set up to promote the door buster of the day.
3. Give Santa an extension. Let kids call to listen to Santa directly at the North Pole. This will work even better if you have an 800 number through your virtual phone service provider.
4. Instead of having personnel on the phone when they could be helping live customers, set up your phone system to post updates on current inventory levels of hot items. Add the date and time so customers know how current the information is.
5. Create an FAQ recording with answers to common questions for customers. Just remember to leave them a way to opt out and talk to someone live if they want.
6. Customers often gather information on the Web then use other means to make the purchase. Make it easy for them to call by adding a Web call button (a “Call Now” type button) to your Web site.
7. Make a quick business call while you pick out a Christmas tree. With virtual phone services for small business, customers will see your caller ID and will likely assume you’re calling from the office.
8. Instead of missing out on holiday parties you can step aside with your peppermint hot chocolate in hand and finish-up last minute business with the your phone’s conference call feature.
9. Don’t stay behind waiting to receive a fax in your home office while your family heads out to the in-laws for a pre-holiday feast. Treat your virtual phone service as a fax delivery the same as you do with your voicemail messages, and receive your faxes via email on your cell phone or laptop. Never wait around for a fax again!
10. Use smart call forwarding to offer 24×7 customer support. Smart call forwarding connects to any phone you choose. Have each person on staff take a night to provide that support during the holidays – then advertise it’s available.
11. Use smart call forwarding to carve out a little time for yourself. With smart call forwarding you can sneak out to do a little extended shopping, trim the tree with the family, or a holiday lunch without losing touch.
12. Make your holiday bright. Not a phone tip just good advice. Take the time to relax, enjoy and refresh yourself for 2010. Happy holidays!
Kevin Baker is my1voice Product Marketing Manager for Protus (www.protus.com), provider of the highest quality Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) communication tools for small-to-medium businesses (SMB) and enterprise organizations, including my1voice, the cost-effective, feature-rich virtual phone service that travels with the user from phone to web, award-winning MyFax, the fastest growing Internet fax service and Campaigner, an email marketing solution with advanced automation features. Kevin can be reached at kbaker@protus.com
by Joi on November 7, 2009
You’re in your office when Mr. Big Shot calls and wants to do lunch. You look in the mirror and your a wrinkled mess. You can tell Mr. B.S. “no” and you don’t have time to go home and change. My personal option would be to drive directly to JC Penney and buy something new, but in our scenario we certainly don’t have time for that.
If we had a Hand Held Clothes Steamer lying in a drawer (or somewhere nearby), we’d be good to go -wrinkle free.
From Avon:
Take on wrinkles without the need for an ironing board. Just plug this compact steamer into any standard outlet to remove wrinkles from most fabrics, including hanging drapes. Steamer fits into your hand, for convenient travel or home use. Also helps cleaning by loosening tough stains. Includes 7 1/2′L power cord. 11 1/2″. Plastic, metal.
Apparently this steamer is available only at Avon and, get this, it’s less than $20. What?! Better grab one before they change their minds.
by Joi on October 8, 2009
If you work out of your car, or travel a great deal to and from work, you’re no stranger to the evil’s of shuffled papers and sliding gadgets. Click the following link to check out a great organization product for those who have to take their office on the road. A Mobile Office in Your Front Seat!
