Blogs - The Office Supplies Supermarkethttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Office Supplies Supermarket, see http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/privacy.aspx for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/images/theofficesuppliessupermarket_web_logo.jpghttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_buy_archive_filing__tax_year_end_is_only_eight_weeks_away_432.aspxWith the UK tax year end only eight weeks away at the end of March 2012 now is the time to start planning for the financial year end and the requirement to archive previous years filing. We have a massive range of filing products so you can get organised for the new tax year as well as archive filing products so the older information you have can be archived in a way that allows you to access it if you need to - hopefully not because of a tax inspection!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_fast_stationery_deliveries_431.aspxWe''re continually striving to improve our customer service levels and one of our key targets is to deliver your orders as soon as possible. Overall we deliver 83% of all our orders the next working day which is pretty good when you consider a significant quantity of our 24,000 office supplies products includes furniture items like cupboards and filing cabinets that can take three days to deliver with two man delivery services. Of our 16,000 stationery items the vast majority are delivered next working day - if you're unsure when you'll receive a certain product we've indicated the lead time in days on every product detail so you can clearly see the usual leadtime.  If you want to tripple check the delivery information you can also phone our customer service team on 08451 701601 quoting the delivery postcode and product code so we can specifically check the stock in our local stationery delivery depot for you. We'll keep you posted on our other improvements we make to customer service so why not add the site to your internet favourites so you have easy access when placing your stationery orders.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_nobo_pro_rail_presentation_equipment__now_in_stock_430.aspxThe industry leading Pro Rail presentation equipment range from Nobo includes dry wipe boards, flipchart holders, notice boards and projection screens - everything you need to equip your meeting, conference and training rooms with space saving professional presentation equipment. Because of it''''s flexible modular design the Nobo Pro-Rail range of presentation equipment is totally flexible allowing you to build the ideal presentation solution tailored to your exact requirements. We have now secured additional stocks of this terrific range of presentation equipment so whether you're adding to an existing range or equipping a new room you can select from the full range of Nobo Pro Rail equipment by clicking the link.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_free_2012_stationery_catalogue_429.aspxDemand for our handy 2012 Stationery Catalogue is increasing all the time so to request your copy simply click this link Stationery Catalogue then enter your delivery details and we'll get it posted straight out to you, FREE.   For a limited period we are also sending a FREE 2012 Annual Wall Planner - so hurry and order now to ensure you receive yours.    http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_supplies__hero_of_the_day_428.aspx Today's office supplies hero is officially Hardeep Kandola.   It's thankfully very rare but on occasions systems issues can cause delays to specific deliveries.  This happened with a cash register ordered by Bishop Auckland Rugby Club early this week and they NEEDED it for Christmas.   Twenty two hours after Hardeep was aware the problem the cash register was shipped from our warehouse in Birmingham and delivered 200 miles away to a happy customer.   Processing 1,000’s of stationery orders as we do means that we can't guarantee that nothing will go wrong with any order, ever.  But we certainly guarantee that if things do go wrong we'll do everything we can to make it right!  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_fast_office_supplies_deliveries_from_people_who_care_427.aspxWe have a unique network of local office supplies experts who are constantly striving to improve our delivery service despite the fact that the vast majority of our orders are delivered on a next working day basis. Because we know and understand stationery and office products in great detail means that we can help with any queries you may have about the products - and can even help with other assoicated business requirements like business gifts, corporate workwear, bulk printing and lots of other helpful services to make your business prosper in 2012. As everyone associated with theOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com is so passionate about the products and ensuring your service levels we are shocked when we hear that products are mistreated - when we see evidence like the attached video it makes us livid.  No order deserves to be treated like this - especially not delicate office products like monitors! Shocking footage of home delivery If you want business class service for your stationery orders then start using us for all your office supplies.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_office_supplies_for_2012_426.aspxThere's over 1,500 new stationery and office supplies products coming into stock over the next two weeks so we'll be ready to ship them as soon as we're back at work in the New Year. We've created a page dedicated to these latest and greatest office products which you can access by following this link - New Office Supplies 2012. You're welcome to place orders now but please be aware that we won't be able to deliver the majority of these products until January 2012. If there's any queries please contact our customer services team on 08451 701601.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_bic_cristal_pens__how_many_do_they_manufacture_a_day_425.aspxThe worlds best selling brand of pen is BIC.  Every office across the country will have several BIC pens in constant use - their range includes quality items as well as cheap and cheerful every day pens like the BIC Cristal. Take a guess at how many they produce EVERY DAY ......... - 10,000?   - 200,000?   - 400,000? Nope - it's much higher than that at a staggering 2,000,000 pens per day!  That's an awful lot of writing, note taking and doodling!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_af_–_providing_a_worthy_service_at_paperworld_424.aspx The established manufacturer of specialist PC, office equipment and multi-media cleaning solutions, AF International, invites all visitors to the Paperworld Exhibition in Frankfurt to get their equipment cleaned.   When was the last time you cleaned your mobile phone, laptop, iPad or touch screen gadget.  All of which harbour bacteria which can increase your chance of a cough, cold or even worse flu.   AF International has received excellent independent test results on a number of products which contain an anti-microbial additive. Results show they kill 99.9% of H1N1 Swine Flue Virus according to EN14476, and representative results for a family of flu viruses, such as common flu and Bird Flu H5N1.   AF International’s well known hard surface and computer cleaning products, such as Phone-Clene, Screen-Clene, Headset-Clene, Foamclene, PC-Clene and Maxiclene achieved excellent results.   Karen Harrison, Marketing Manager “As always we want to encourage people who visit the AF stand to have fun, go away with extra knowledge of why cleaning is so important and also with sparkling clean personal gadgets.  The AF team will be wiping, spraying, rubbing, and cleaning at the AF cleaning centre throughout the show.  We invite everyone to come along and try out the products and see them in action”.   Ron Jakeman, Group Managing Director “The AF range of cleaning products should be used as part of a cleaning routine and any equipment or personal gadget should be cleaned regularly.  We want to show people how quick and easy the process is, and how those few seconds can help prevent illness and cross infection”.   AF International are asking all visitors to take their mobile phone, laptop, iPad or touch screen technology to their stand in hall 4.0 stand C25 to see them being cleaned or to have a go at using the cleaning products that will be available.  Also pick up a free goodie bag to take away. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_2012_diaries__further_discounts_on_stock_clearance_423.aspxTo clear the last stocks of our popular 2012 diaries we have further discounted the whole range with exceptional discounts on the ever popular 5 Star range of diaries.   With both A4 Diaries and A5 Diaries still available in the range of formats (Day to Page, Two Days to Page, Two pages per day and Week to View) now is the time to buy your 2012 Diary.   Click this link to see all the 2012 Diaries and you can use the "Refine your search" Format filter on the left hand side to select the ideal 2012 diaries for your team.   If you're looking for a diary bulk purchase the please contact us on 08451 701601 to double check stock before ordering.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_free_epson_stylus_printer_ep817926_422.aspxThat's right a FREE Epson Stylus printer.   When you buy the Epson Stylus BX925FWD multifunction printer, scanning, copying and faxing including duplex printing for just £235 you get the Epson Stylus BX305F multifunction scanner, copier, printer and fax machine - TOTALLY FREE!     Obvioulsy this is a strictly first come first served offer so click this link now to see all the detail and but now - Epson Stylus EP817926.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_what_to_do_with_a_ton_of_pencils_420.aspx Australian band the hudsons used a whole ton of pencils to produce this cool stop motion video.  The new hudsons song “against the grain” is a fine example of how by using your imagination you can accomplish great things with stationery.  For other ideas on how to use your office stationery for practical reasons (ahem!) see the link below. What does a million pounds of office supplies look like? What does a million pounds of office supplies look like? The office supplies supermarket are fast approaching selling another million pounds worth of stationery during 2011.   Hudson - Against The Grain from Dropbear on Vimeo.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_bossaward_for_magnetic_glass_boards_artverum®_from_sigel_419.aspxThe BOSS Federation in the United Kingdom has awarded the Magnetic Glass Boards artverum® by Sigel the “product of the year award 2011“ at the BOSS Awards evening at Lancaster London on 20th October.The Magnetic Glass Boards artverum® impressed the industry with the high extraordinary quality and packaging and the high degree of innovation delivering profile in design, that delivered extra value and innovation to the Category. The pure linear design and the high gloss, colored tempered glass plus being ingeniously practical for planning and organization makes artverum® perfect for both the home and office. The boards are also both magnetic and can be written on and dry wiped clean.The BOSS award is the third renown award for artverum® in 2011, after having already won the Nemo innovation award and the international “red dot product design award“ 2011.„It has been very exciting to introduce Magnetic Glass Boards artverum® to the UK market and experiencing the support by the Dealers from the Office Supplies Sector. The BOSS award now is the confirmation on the degree of innovation and value Sigel can bring to the UK market and will be the foundation for our future operation. Being featured prominently in almost all Sectors we believe in the partnerships we have established and will be developing in the future, everyone is dedicated to innovation and growth.“, said Sven Reimann, International Category Manager for Sigel.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_great_value_stylish_leather_office_chairs_417.aspxWhile stocks last we have a terrific deal on really stylish, high quality black leather executive chairs with matching meeting room or visitor chairs. With a RRP of £299 you can save upto 62% buy buying any of the options in the Cordoba or Firelli ranges for just £115 per chair!  That's a mega price on an office chair of this quality. For full details click this link for Leather Office Chairs. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_boss_awards_2012_416.aspxSupermarketonline have been nominated to win the 2012 BOSS Awards - E-tailer of the year category.   Why?  read on..     The Supermarket online has been trading for 16 months. The company has 10 specialist websites, each catering for a different niche market.  The main website www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com website stocks over 25,000 office supplies.  Record sales have been achieved through the office supplies site every month for the past six months.  This success is backed by heavy promotion with over 3 million people a month seeing the company’s online adverts. The company sends out over 50,000 emails a month to potential customers and they are appearing in position 4 of Google for the keyphrase “office supplies”.  Orders placed on the site are fulfilled by Regional Partners spread throughout the UK each of which has their own delivery territory. This localised distribution ensures that 98% of the goods can be shipped the next day for orders placed before 6pm. The following is an actual customer review:“Great range, and quick service - ordered goods about 1pm and part of the order arrived next morning, the rest on following day without paying for any special delivery options.” The unparalleled customer service offering comes from the training supermarket staff receive.  There are 10 product managers, each of whom are responsible for a section of the product range so they can develop expert knowledge of the products, current offers and what customers want.  These product managers meet with the suppliers to talk about the latest products and innovations to ensure that the products are promoted effectively. The company are the first in the office supplies marketplace to offer their customers the ability to have a live online chat with an advisor.   This service came from a recognition that many office workers who purchase stationery online also have to field phone calls.  By providing this ‘on demand’ customer service option supermarket fits in with the busy schedules of their target customer base.   It’s testament to the quality of the company’s overall offering that Customer retention continues to grow month on month with over 30% of site visitors being returning customers. Superstat are the ‘European dealer group of the year’ and have been helping office supplies dealers grow their businesses for 17 years. As part of the Superstat group, Supermarket are able to purchase stock at massively discounted rates. Supermarkets online prices are checked each week to ensure they are competitive using a range of technical solutions and reporting tools. The websites are structured to allow quick access to the best selling product lines easily though the main ‘mega menu’.  This menu also serves as additional advertising space with relevant offers displayed to customers as they browse through it.  To compliment the main navigation, visitors are offered a guided search which allows them to narrow down a wide search such as “A4 paper” using product attributes such as brand and price. The Key thing to remember about Supermarket is that all of this success has been achieved within 16 months.  Sales during the last 6 months have considerably exceeded the sales made during the preceding 12 months and this trend looks set to continue.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_mot_test_station__vosa_new_printers_415.aspxWe hear that VOSA are ceasing the production of pre printed MOT certificates which used to be provided for free to garages and test stations across the country and issuing the garages with Dell 1100 / 1110 mono printers instead. If you're a garage looking for stationery or printer supplies then you're in the right place - we always have discounted prices and deliver really quickly there's even a special page where yo ucan buy the toner and paper you need for your VOSA printer supplies just click this link - MOT Station Printer Supplieshttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_ibm_offers_disaster_recovery_tips_414.aspxBusinesses need to have adequate plans in place to protect themselves in the event of an unforeseen disaster, technology giant IBM has insisted. The company pointed out that for firms in the US particularly, 2011 has become the "year of billion-dollar disasters".Indeed, a series of hurricanes have hit the country, putting natural disasters at the top of the continuity planning agenda."In preparation, many people in high risk areas are rushing to buy emergency supplies like flashlights, water and wood to board up their houses, but its important to also consider the preparedness of businesses," said IBM"Given these impending natural disaster and other top causes of disasters like power outages and network failure, businesses should also be assessing their disaster recovery plans before it's too late."The company has offered a list of top disaster recovery tips to help firms cope in the event of an earthquake, terrorist attack or other major incident.It urged businesses to validate their back-up plans and to make sure important files and data is stored away securely, either through cloud computing services or in fire resistant safes.Developing alternative ways to communicate with employees is also important, it added. Firms need to deliver clear and timely information to staff to make sure they are fully updated and able to resume their jobs as quickly as possible.Providing staff with key office supplies  so they can work remotely could be one way to minimise business disruptions in the event of a disaster.IBM spokesman Rick Ruiz said: "Businesses are relying on technology now more than ever, which creates an urgent need to protect critical data and keep IT systems up and running."In these situations, it's clear that those who have moved from the old model of 'experience and react' to a new one of 'anticipate and adjust' will fare much better."http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_which_is_the_best_office_shredder_413.aspxInformation theft is the fastest growing type of fraud in Europe. The good news is that Rexel’s stylish range of innovative shredders will protect your personal and business information from being stolen. Ensure that you destroy hard copies of information that could put you or your business at risk. Items you might want to shred are... Bank/Credit card statements / Client lists / Customer details / Utility bills / Accounting records / Letter headed paper Tax returns / Medical records / Compliment slips / Salary details / Financial/Sales reports   How to choose from the rexel shredder range   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_youre_so_supermarket_you_dont_even_know_it!_412.aspxWe love the current adverts from Money Supermarket where a guy [Geoff] who saves money on his car insurance feels so invincible that he can do anything! Saving on Office Supplies may not make you feel like you can surf on an inflatable crocodile, wrestle Siberian Tigers or charm snakes - but is sure does feel good! With the majority of our products at heavily discounted prices and lots of stationery special offers available then you are so Stationery Supermarket, you don't even know it!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_what_sells_online_infographic_411.aspx Notice the 5.7 billion spend on buying office supplies online.  If these figures are to be believed then there the sales of office supplies are nearly equal to the combined sales of sporting goods and games!  Now that is a lot of stationery!   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_is_your_keyboard_hurting_you_410.aspx The truth is that most people’s toilets are cleaner that their keyboards.  Bacteria, e-coli and lactobacillus all love to live in keyboards.  The grooves between the keys are hotbeds for germs, it’s not like you can pour bleach over your keyboard or stick it in the washing machine. When was the last time you ate you lunch at your desk?  Office workers are busy people – we would all like to get away from our desks, but that’s not always possible.   The trouble is that the germs are transferable so when you don’t wash your hands whilst eating at you desk tiny particles of food are transferred onto your keyboard. When you go back to eating those germs are transferred back into your mouth. There is a solution – Durable do a range of cleaning products designed specifically to target the germs that live in office machines. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_filing__buyers_guide_408.aspxTo help you choose the best office filing we've got an excellent buyers guide that explains all the different types of office filing and options like Lever Arch Files, Ring Binders, Box files and card holders. So whether you want to get the office better organised with colour coded filing or you need to archive files then our filing buyers guide can help you find the right products and there are links from the buyers guide to the stationery categories where we have thousands of filing products all at discounted prices so you can save more on all your office supplies. Click this link for access to the Office Filing Buyers Guide.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_back_to_school_stationery_range_407.aspxWhile the summer term hasn't even finished yet we've already prepared our back to school range so when ever you're ready to buy the back to school stationery you need for September 2011 you can buy it all here. Our back to school stationery prices are all heavily discounted so you can buy in confidence and with orders over £50 delivered across the UK for FREE you'll save more aswell.   There's a link here to our back to school stationery for students, pupils and teachers or lecturers and we have everything from scientific calculators to whiteboards so you can buy all the back to school stationery you need in one place saving you time aswell as money. If you'd like to browse the back to school stationery range in a flicky catalogue then we'll be adding a link here as soon as the online brochure is produced so book mark this page so you can pick up the link as soon as it's finalised. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_deforestation_has_not_stopped_–_office_supplies_dealer_fights_back_406.aspx You will have seen the adverts – every day huge areas of the rain forest are being wiped out.  Whole species of Animals are dying out or becoming endangered as their natural habitat is destroyed.  A major cause of this deforestation has long been the need for paper as typically it takes 24 trees to make one ton of paper.  This demand shows no sign of slowing down – on the contrary... it’s speeding up.  As countries like India and china continue to develop more and more people are drawing on this finite resource.  The digital age of the kindle and the paperless office has long been touted as a solution but for the majority of offices it has never become a reality. Ethical Office supplies dealer, the office supplies supermarket is proposing a solution.  They are in the process of acquiring a partner such as the WWF.    The deal set out by the office supplies dealer is that the charity shall have a link placed on their website.   When that link is clicked the customer will continue on to buy their office supplies.  Though a tracking process the stationery store will then give 10% of the sale price to the charity.  The charity will then invest the monies in helping save the rainforest. It’s an indirect scheme that just might work – we all use more stationery than we should but at least this was we can give something back to the rainforest and provide for future generations http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_samsung_sf650_fax_machine__new_lower_price_405.aspxWe've just lowered the price on our Samsung SF650 Fax Machine so if you're looking for a new office fax machine it's well worth checking this fax machine out as it's perfect for most offices and is delivered FREE! The compact fax machine has loads of features including 250 speed dial memory, 250 A4 sheet paper tray and it can be used as a stand alone unit or connected to your PC through the USB connection. If you're looking for a bigger or smaller fax machine you can click the link to see our full range of Fax Machines you can use the options on the left to filter your results to hone in on the perfect fax machine for your office. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_best_value_discovery_paper_anywhere_404.aspxDiscovery paper from Navigator is good for the environment, jam free in your printer and really, really good value for money. We've just lowered our selling price on the pack of 5 reams to what we think is the best value environmentally friendly paper available in the UK - so click this link for Discovery Paper and save more here on all your office supplies.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_staedtler_uk_back_to_school_advert_403.aspxStaedtler have been making high quality stationery for over 150 years.  They are a premium brand who position themselves within the marketplace based on their quality, reliability and innovation.  The stationery world is fiercely competitive – let’s face it there are plenty of companies who can make pens and pencils!   To ensure that their brand stays fresh in the consumers’ minds Staedtler have launched a series of TV adverts aimed to capture the “back to school market”.  The company did a similar thing in 2010 when, after a series of TV and Radio adverts they was sales rocket.The latest set of TV adverts are available in both a short form 10 second version and a 30 second standard formats.  The main character of the adverts is a young school age firl who has been blessed with ninja/ matrix like skills.  Essentially all the little girl does during the 30 seconds is to pack up her school bag, but in the world of advertising things are never as simple as showing a product and waiting for consumers to buy.   For example the girl needs pencils for school – and must get them from the desk in her room to her bag.  One would think that this simplest of tasks would be fairly mundane and not make for great TV.... but what if the girl were now a ninja?  Staedtler’s ninja school girls, packs her pencils with all the drama of Neo from the matrix taking on a futuristic foe....  The adverts are well worth a look – you can see the freeform 30 second TV commercial here.   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_janitorial_supply_and_office_cleaning_products__now_easier_to_find_402.aspxWe've just improved the filtering of cleaning products in our janitorial supply section so you can now refine your search to make selecting the ideal office cleaning products even easier.   Keeping your office clean keeps your workplace look professional and enables everyone to work more efficiently while avoiding health and safety issues and we have all the cleaning equipment and cleaning products you need to keep you office spic and span for less.   Here's the links to our janitorial supply and cleaning products sections. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_great_office_locker_range_now_even_easier_to_find_your_ideal_locker_401.aspxWhen you're looking for a locker for your office, workplace or school we have a new filering system to make it easy to find the ideal locker at a price that will make you smile.   Our range of office lockers are from brand leaders like Bisley, Sonix and Trexus so there are high quality lockers to suit every budget and with lots of combinations of doors, colours, lock type and dimensions.     See the full range of office lockers by clicking the link.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_jalema_filing_solutions__new_range_400.aspxWe're just finalising the range of Filing Solutions from Jalema which means you'll be able to buy Jalema filing systems at really affordable prices and available for next day delivery across the UK.   The full range of products will be available from our Jalema Filing Solutions page as soon as we have stock to sell.    If you've got any queries in the meantime please use the contact us page above or see all our existing filing products by clicking the link.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_discounted_prices_on_sigel_office_products_398.aspxWe've just negotiated a price reduction on the whole range of Sigel Office Products which includes high quality, designer styled, glass white boards, desktop accessories like staplers, hole punches and paper clip dispensers.   The products sell fast as the quality and design style is second to non and each product represents excellent value for money so they not only look great in your office but will last for years.   You can view the full range of Sigel Office Products by clicking this link and we normally deliver all your stationery orders on a next day basis.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_academic_diary_sales_399.aspxThe peak time for the sale of academic diaries in the UK is during June and July.  Last year we sold out due to huge demand around July.  This year our suppliers “spicers” have promised us that there is plenty of stock available and that they have accounted for the seasonal trend.    Many of the office supplies we sell have peaks for demand....and we are not just talking about snow shovels here.  There are many staples in the office supplies world – people will always buy paper, people will always need pens.  But interestingly there are peak times during the year, months, week and day for buying.  We thought it might be of interest to show how this seasonal demand affects sales of academic diaries.   The graph shown below shows the demand for academic diaries during 2010.  As you can see from the graph – demand peaks heavily between July and august.  We would strongly suggest that anyone looking to buy for the 2011/12 academic year buys them now to avoid disappointment. A regular diary runs from January to December. Some start just before December and end a little after January but generally the time period covered is that of a standard 365 day year starting in January.  There is a peak in the sales for standard diaries in December / January – but in general (as the graph below shows) unlike their academic counterparts the sales are spread throughout the year.   For schools and academic institutions such as universities the “standard year” has a different starting point.  For schools in England and Wales the academic year starts with the autumn term in September.  There is a brief spike in demand around this period as people return to their academic institutions for the start of the new term and begin to purchase.   The main spike in demand however comes at the end of the summer term as institution begins to prepare for the next academic year......  So in summary – It seems like the people who are buying academic diaries are very organised!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_great_scientific_calculator_range_397.aspxTo make it easier for our customers to find the ideal scientific calculator for work, school, college or university we've created a specific page of just Scientific Calculators from Casio, Canon and Sharp. All our calculators are available at discounted prices so you can buy with confidence here - click this link to find your ideal Scientific Calculator.  Apparently lots of customers search for Scientific Calculaters which is a common misspelling when you’re looking for calculators.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_live_chat_customer_service_396.aspx We are offering our customers the opportunity to chat live to an operator over the internet without the need to call us.  Many of our users have requested this....and as always we have listened.    http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_super_sticky_postit_notes_394.aspx Make sure your message sticks with Post-it super sticky notes. Their super-strong adhesive makes them stick even more securely than original post-it notes. Your message stays put until you decide to remove it. Click here to buy Super Sticky Post-it notes now   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_now_in_stock__academic_diary_393.aspxMany people looking for a 2011 diary are disappointed at this time of year as practically the whole distribution channel has sold out of all 2011 calendar year diaries.  However there is a solution - you can now buy a 5 Star or Collins branded Academic Diary which runs from midyear 2011 – 2012. These diaries are highly popular for schools, colleges and Universities as they are geared around the academic term but they are also very useful to anyone who has either lost their 2011 Diary or needs a new one. Most years there is a stampede for academic diaries during June and by July all stocks are exhausted so many schools and educational establishments are left disappointed with no academic diaries available anywhere in the country.  Our advice therefore is to order your academic diaries now to make sure you get exactly what you want before the end of term.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_staedtler_digital_pen_392.aspx One of the highlights of the STAEDTLER stand at Paperworld 2011 was the award-winning digital pen, an ingenious breakthrough in electronic writing. This time-saving pen is now scheduled for immediate launch in the UK. The digital pen is a revolutionary electronic ballpoint pen that enables the digital capture of handwritten notes and drawings which can then be transferred directly to a computer for editing or further processing. The digital receiver is simply attached to any standard notepad and allows the user to capture up to 100 A4 pages of notes and/or sketches, whilst retaining the original hand-written version. These notes and sketches can then be downloaded on to a computer via a USB cable and will appear on the screen in their original form. In other words, an exact copy of whatever was written or drawn. Text and images can then be saved in this format or, for added convenience, text can also be converted via the advanced handwriting recognition software (included with the pen) and imported directly into Word or other software packages, saving hours of retyping notes. Simply download and convert to Word. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_teknik_office_chairs_390.aspxWe've just reviewed the range from Teknik Office Chairs who have some great quality and stylish office furniture at really competitive prices so if you're looking for new office furniture Teknik would be a good range to look at. Their best selling chair is Breeze - a really good quality mesh chair that gives you full support, keeps you cool while under pressure and is really affordable. The Teknik chair range includes executive, operator, reclining, reception chairs aswell as specialist draughtsman chairs and you can see the full range by clicking this link - Teknik Chairs.   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_stylish_glass_magnetic_white_board_from_sigel_389.aspxWe have loads of notice boards, magnetic boards and whiteboards in our office furniture range and there's some really stylish high quality glass white boards that are magnetic so can be used as a notice board as well as a dry wipe whiteboard. They are available in white, black and red with additional magnets and chalk marker pens also available.  The high quality tempered glass whiteboards are manufactured by Sigel in Germany and will make your office or meeting room look professional and stylish - for minimal expenditure. Here's a link to the full Sigel office products range or you can click the banner below to see the magnetic whiteboards and chalk pens. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_kensington_remote_control__now_twice_as_good_388.aspx Our 1Gb Kensington remote controls were so popular that we sold out of them!  These pointers now come with 2 Gb of internal memory.   That makes these the ideal handheld pointers to use for your presentations.   Many of our customers use the device in business meetings to control their Powerpoint slides remotely.   With the additional 1 Gb of memory business professional who choose the Kensington are now able to store twice as many presentations all on the one device.  Many types of business professionals make use of the pointers internal storage and powerful presentation enhancing capabilities.  The laser pointer removes the need to carry round cumbersome laptop cases.  The device is plug and play so is you know that there will be a laptop in place at the meeting you are attending you can simply load all your presentations onto the device before you set out safe in the knowledge that one you arrive you will be able to be up and running within minutes of arriving at your destination. ... What you do after that is up to you.   The Red Laser Presenter with 1GB memory is part of the Kensington Presenter Range of input devices. With a Red laser pointer,2GB integrated memory, Low battery indicator,2.4GHz wireless USB receiver and Plug & Play operation http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_academic_diaries_collins_brand_now_in_stock_386.aspxWe've now got stock of the high quality, Collins branded, Academic diaries in A5, A4 and planner sizes and this is the time of year that the rush usually starts as people buy their school's mid year diary.     Early in May we will receive delivery of the economy range of 5 Star Academic diaries that follow the educational term by starting mid year in July, August or September.    Last year we sold out of all our stock before the school term started - so we'd recommend that you order your academic diaries now to avoid disappointment.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_eliza_tinsley_office_chairs_now_in_stock_385.aspxWe've now got the full range of Eliza Tinsley operators chairs in stock - all at AMAZING prices so if you're looking for high quality computer chairs, executive chairs or ergonomic chairs then browse the Eliza Tinsley Office Chairs range by clicking the link.   You'll save more on your office furniture and get a really quick delivery with theOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.comhttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_keep_cool_this_summer_with_oscillating_electric_desk_fans_377.aspxEvery year there's a sudden peak in temperatures and our phones go MAD with customers needing to buy electric fans to stay cool in their offices.  We obvioulsy buy forward and buy big to make sure we have lots of electric oscillating desk fans available but by July we were running low on the most popular options. So why not buy early so you can choose the ideal type of fan for your workplace, we have desk fans, pedestal fans, tower fans and oscillating cooling fans from the best manufacturers in the business.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_avery_office_supplies_advert_376.aspx Avery labels have been manufacturing office supplies for years but have recently started to make a real push with their advertising.  This ad for their True Bloc labels is the first in a series of three adverts aimed to promote their range.  To buy avery labels click here or continue to shop for office supplies by clicking here. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_kensignton_compter_lock_lawsuit_375.aspxOffice products International have reported that Acco has filed a law suit against Hewlett Packard.  The lawsuit filed by Acco relates to an alleged infringement of its patents on Kensigton locks.  The suit was filed in california and alleges five papent infringements.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_regal_rewards__special_offers_on_office_supplies_374.aspxThis is no April fool!    To celebrate the Royal wedding we have some better than half price deals on famous brand office products like Shredders, Binding Machines and Laminators as well as general stationery items.  The products include industry leading machines from Rexel, GBC and Kensington and you just need to click this link Regal Rewards to see all the products.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_cctv_cameras_and_video_surveillance__new_range_373.aspxWe're finalising a couple of exciting additions to our Office Security range of products with some great new CCTV Cameras and Video Surveillance equipment that can be used to provide remote access to the Live CCTV from either your PC or mobile phone. For access to the informaltion click these links - CCTV Cameras, Office Security or Security Safes. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_edding_marker_pens__and_so_much_more_372.aspxWe had an expert from Edding in today - I must confess that prior to that I thought all permanent marker pens were the same, but NO! Edding do a big range of great value marker pens, flip chart pens, dry wipe pens as well as specialist marker pens.  The two that really impressed me were the under water divers pen and the aerospace marker:  The divers pen is a paint marker suitable for industrial sites, rusty metals and they are so good they even work UNDER WATER. The aerospace marker is a specialist permanent marker pen that is water based and so suitable for use on metals in the aerospace industry as it's very low corrosion, smudgeproof and water resistant.  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_sticky_back_plastic__aka_cover_film_370.aspxStrange stationery term #331 Sticky Back Plastic is now known as Cover Film. When I was growing up the presenters of Blue Peter used Sticky Back Plastic all the time - but in the stationery industry we call the same product "Cover Film", so if you want Sticky Back Plastic then click the link to see the products we have available. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_best_shredder_368.aspxThe type of shredder you buy should be given some serious consideration.   There are various levels of security offered by the different types of shredders.  Some are more suited to home use and some such as the Rexel mercury cross cut  are suited to heavy use.  Prices vary based on the level of security offered. However if money is short you could always hire a cat.   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_new_office_chair_range_364.aspxWe're more than a little excited about the new range of office chairs that we're just finalising details on. From one of the foremost office seating suppliers in the country, Eliza Tinsley Chairs, we'll have a massive range or great value, great quality office chairs that'll be ideal for our customers. With a range that starts with a perfectly servicable operators chair to some really swanky executive chairs and all points in between we're sure you'll find just the chair for your office here. The new range should be live by this time next week so please check back soon and buy your office chairs here. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_microban_office_products_363.aspxAn ever increasing number of office products with built-in Microban antimicrobial technology are appearing in the workplace.  From keyboards, mouse pads and palm rests, to writing implements, display folders and scissors, the list is growing.  COLOP have now joined forces with Microban to be the first global stamp brand that offers products with built-in antibacterial protection.Jane Scott, Sales and Marketing Manager for COLOP owned Mark C Brown and William Jones Clifton says “these new Microban self-inking stamps are particularly targeted at the health care and educational sectors, but they are ideal for any organisation that is looking to add an additional  level cleanliness to their office products.” Microban Europe’s 3rd Generation Silver™ technology is built into the handle, cap and index window of the new COLOP stamps during manufacture so cannot wear off or wash away, killing 99.9% of all bacterial growth.COLOP have added Microban technology to the six most popular sizes of custom self-inking stamps in the Printer range.  Since November 2010, all COLOP Classic Line metal stamps have the Microban technology built in.  The products are available now.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_fairtrade_fortnight__28th_february_–_30th_march_2011_361.aspxWhat is Fairtrade?  Fairtrade is a tool for ensuring that farmers and producers of goods in developing countries get a fair price for the products they sell.   The idea is that products will be sold displaying the Fairtrade logo. Customers   purchasing Fairtrade products know they are contributing to the alleviation of poverty.  It provides fair access to markets and better trade conditions for farmers and producers ensuring their continuing development.  There is a minimum price set for buyers to ensure a fair deal for the producers.  This price is not fixed but instead acts as a starting point.   The price goods are bought for is set by the Fairtrade foundation and includes a margin which ensures the sustainable production of the products.  The deal for the farmers also works if the market value of the goods increases.  As the value of the goods a producer makes increases they become entitled under the fairtrade scheme to ask for an increase in price to reflect the new market value of their goods. Fairtrade fortnight runs between 28th February – 30th march 2011 and the Supermarketonline are promoting the week by offering a range of fairtrade office supplies goods at discounted prices.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_rapesco_super_clip_360.aspx for more information click the link rapesco super cliphttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_supplies_delivery_driver_goes_the_extra_mile_358.aspxThe following is an actual quote taken from one of our office supplies customers.   "The delivery driver went beyond the call of duty as they had closed the road for repairs, he walked the entrie order to the property and still had a reallly big smile on his face, by far the friendliest delivery driver i have ever received goods from"   We are so proud!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_stationery_demand_is_at_an_all_time_high_357.aspxDemand for office stationery is at an all time high.   Each week we produce a report of what’s hot and what’s not.  The product that we stock can be categorised into various areas.  Each week we run a report by category to see the change from the previous week.  This helps us in a couple of ways.  Firstly by understanding previous demand we can ensure that we always have the right products in  stock.  We have 1000’s of products and receive hundreds of phone calls each day asking for information about the products we have available. Our reputation depends on supplying a great customer experience and as part of this we need to ensure that we don’t let the customers down by displaying products that are not for sale. The next reason that we keep our data up-to date is for marketing purposes. We need to ensure that we know when customers are going to buy certain products.  By checking the trends of the past we can predict future trends.  This is used alongside customer data to predict what our loyal customers are likely to buy in the future.  We send out weekly offer and try to ensure that we only send out relevant offers at the right time. This week our sales for office stationery have reached an all time high – lets hope that the trend continues...  happy shopping.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_tippex__man_versus_bear_355.aspxWe at the office supplies supermarket salute the good people over at tippex for their latest offering of marketing genius.  This latest offering from tippex give the viewer the ability to control the action in a youtube video as a hunter takes on a bear.   Admittedly – it’s a little out there... but well worth a click. Are you still here? Phew!    We were so excited about man versus bear that we forgot to remind you of our great prices on tippex.  By clicking on this link you can save over 50% on the popular cleaning fluid. In the interest of fairness, we should mention that we do have a wide range of correction tapes and fluids, some selling for under 20p.   So check out the bear – but please don’t forget to come back and buy!  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_dymo_11354_354.aspxDynamo labels are by far the most popular type of label that we sell... you bought them and we have responded.  And so without further ado – we would like to introduce our latest 3 for 2 offer of dynamo 11354 labelshttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_rexel_shredders_351.aspxI’m genuinely excited to be able to write about the Rexel shredder. Shredding is essential, shredding prevents fraud but let’s face it.... It’s dull as dishwater.  Standing over a shredder feeding paper into it is fun... for about five minutes.  After that point I begin to lose the will to live. Last week we had the pleasure of meeting a representative of Rexel and he introduced us to the future, the new Rexel shredder the auto+ 100.In a nutshell this is the world’s only personal shredder to automatically shred up to 100 (fastened) sheets at a time. You just fill up the tray and walk away – its that easy 100 sheets in seconds. So if you value your time.... try the new rexel shredder – the auto 100+http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_paperless_office_347.aspx“Office storage should not be a problem” These were the words offered to me by my office manager Brian back in 2009.    He had been away on a course which amongst other things was extolling the virtues of the “paperless office”. He came back ebullient telling anyone that would listen that office shelving units were a thing of the past and that the only storage solution we needed was email. Now id always liked Brian and generally when he had something to say I was all ears.  His army background gave him the skills needed to get things organised and in our company. And as a company with over 100 employees on site –he was just what we needed. “The paperless office will save the planet – we won’t need to cut down trees and there will be more room if we have less office storage units” – Yes brian...but where would you like me to put my box files of accounts?   Now I’m all for saving the planet and like Brian, I can see that if we were to cut down on paper and move over to electronic storage the office would indeed be a tidier place.  But it’s not the first time that I have heard this “paperless office” idea, and it would be fair to say that I was less that convinced by it.  You see the thing is that as much as I like my ipad it’s no replacement for....well.... a pad!  Technology is great; I’m a massive fan of innovation and always have been but when I need to take a note in a rush I don’t want to have to power-up my laptop... I just want to scribble down a note and all these notes need to be stored somewhere.  I keep my appointments on my Iphone but can’t rely on the (appalling) battery life, so I carry a paper one everywhere I go.  Maybe one day we will be paper free and i cannot wait ... but not yet Brian, not yet.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_seating__top_five_buying_considerations_346.aspxTop five tips for buying office furniture Seating and desks The back rest – the back rest on your office chair should allow the spinal column to follow the spines natural ‘S’ shape. Height adjustability and lumbar supports will assist. Arm rests – The arm rests on an office chair provide support for the upper body and therefore reduce stress on the neck, shoulders and back. However they should not restrict free movement. Seating – the seat tilt and slide of many office chairs can be adjusted to improve your comfort.  Seat depth should allow the user  to use the back support without the pad at the front of the seat pressing on the legs. Seating height – seat height should be just below the knee cap when standing.  This should allow the feet to be positioned firmly on the floor when seated. Knee clearance and leg room. All desks should conform to BSEN527 this ensures that there is sufficient clearance for the knees. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_lyreco_announcement_345.aspxPhilippe Martinez   formerly head of Xerox france has taken up the top job. Martinez worked at Xerox for 26 years and since 2008 he has occupied the post of managing director. He has had various roles for Xerox such as head of Xerox Italy and business director for Xerox Europe.Philippe Martinez took over the top job at Lyreco from Eric bigeard on 31 December 2010http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_printer_ink_recycle_or_buy_new_344.aspxRefilling printer ink is no longer just for the IT geek in the corner of the computer room, it has become mainstream and now kit are available that allow anybody to take a knife to their cartridges and fill them from a handy pot bought at the local supermarket. But is this a false economy and can it actually do more harm than good? Moreover, are they any cheaper? The cost aspect is what usually swings it, after all a refill that will fill multiple cartridges can be bought for a couple of pounds. A cartridge will usually cost many times that and so for economic reasons, refilling seems an easy choice. For the first time user though, it can usually be a difficult, stressful first attempt that ends up in stained carpets, frayed tempers and a ruined printer. The problem is, cartridges were just never meant to be refilled and it is not in the manufacturer's interest to make it an easy process. Therefore, it usually involves drilling into the cartridge (with a fiddly, tiny eyelet screw) and inserting a syringe and injecting the ink. If you manage this procedure the first time without spilling ink all over the desk, you've probably not got the liquid into the right chamber. If you do manage to fill it without disaster then you will usually find the ink will perform well and your printer will continue working for quite a while, but that's when things start to go wrong. You see these days, many ink cartridges not only contain the ink, they also contain most of the mechanics of the printer head, and these can't be replaced easily - they're essentially disposable. So refilling is fine but you can't do it forever, eventually the heads will fail and clog up (especially if using the really cheap stuff) and you'll have to buy new anyway. Although this sounds like a pretty downbeat view on these kits, you have to look at the pros as well as the cons and there are some pretty compelling reasons, besides price, why someone would look to refill rather than buy new. Putting economics to one side, refilling ink could be seen as an extremely good thing for the economy - one less plastic box with its toxic remnants is a good thing. Plastics can take hundreds of years to degrade and so doing our bit and refilling can help our pocket, at the environment. So, what to choose? Well, I have my own personal idea and it's this: If your printer is relatively inexpensive (i.e. the cost of ink is close to or more than the cost of a new printer) then consider refilling - you have nothing to lose and you may save quite a bit of money. If, on the other hand, you have an expensive printer that you really can't do without then consider buying new. New inks will be better quality and last longer, as long as you can live with the guilt and the cost to the pocket!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_supplies_sales_on_the_up_343.aspxOrders for office supplies are reaching an all time high for thesupermarketonline.com.  We are in a unique position within the stationary industry. Because of our long standing trade relationships with the wholesalers who actually produce the goods we are able to buy our stationary and office supplies at exceptionally low prices.   This works for everyone as we pass the discounts we receive directly onto our customers – minus small a commission of course!  So let’s hope that the trend continues and that 2011 is a prosperous next year for one and allhttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_coldest_november_for_100_years__heater_sales_soar_342.aspxA survey by the met office states November 2010 was the coldest month in the UK for 100 years.   Much of the UK has woken up to Ice covered roads causing long delays getting into the office only to find that when they get into work that the office heating is not coping. Sitting in a cold office is not pleasant and working in a cold office can make office life miserable. As the cold weather continues into January we are still seeing an increase in the sale of office heating systems at the officesupermarletonline.com.   Changing an office heating systems to more economic models could save UK businesses millions. For many, the expense of a full overhaul of their heating system would prove too expensive. Oil filled radiators, panel heaters and fan heaters offer a quick low cost solution. There is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. The survey by the independent did also confirm that if current trends continue, this summer is set to be one of the warmest on record. Better start stocking up on suncream then ;)http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_2011_stationery_catalogue__just_arrived_340.aspxWe've just received our 2011 Stationery and Office Supplies catalogue packed with 8,000 discounted office products - so if you want a copy for reference in your office then you can request a 2011 Stationery Catalogue by simply emailing your details.   Our best prices are always on line and we process our orders through this website but some customers like to research the options available in a catalogue before they buy so if you'd like a catalogue GOOD NEWS request one today!   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_supplies_christmas_holidays_2010_337.aspxJudging by the size of the Goose Christmas is definitely coming!   With only 16 full business days before the festive season and holidays officially start we thought it would be useful to confirm the 'last orders' dates prior to Christmas.  We'll deliver up to Christmas eve so orders placed up to 5pm on Wednesday 22nd December should be delivered before most businesses close.  But if you really need that stationery or office supplies order then placing your order sooner rather than later will provide more contingency should the weather be bad or any other issues arise.   Read more here in our Office Supplies FAQs section or contact us on 08451 701 601 for more information.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_more_stationary_information_from_js_in_sheffield_334.aspxA common misspelling of stationery is 'stationary' the easy way to remember the correct way is; remember the “e” in stationery stands for envelope. Strangely enough and more confusingly the word stationery comes from the days when goods were sold from barrows in market places, but books were heavy to cart around and thus the goods were called stationary. How the e got into the word no-one really knows. So remember this too; it doesn’t matter how much you push the envelope, it will always be stationery. It’s something many people take for granted, yet the global market in stationery goods is worth £360 billion give or take the odd paper clip. Incidentally the paper clip was invented by a Norwegian, Johan Vaaler around 1901, it’s truly amazing the sad facts that our industry thinks are interesting. BIC® Cristal® Marcel Bich launches BIC® Cristal® ballpoint pen in France in 1942. BIC® is a shortened version of his own name; they now make millions of the pens a day. Have you ever seen an empty one or used one right to the end..? We get the feeling that somewhere there is a huge mountain of part used Bic pens to be discovered. So where did the word Biro come from, actually from László József Bíró who invented the ball point pen in 1931.   I could go on about the differences between foolscap or folio paper but at the risk of appearing too stationery geekish I’ll leave you to find out about them.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_guest_blogger_this_week_js_from_sheffield_on_gussett_envelopes_and_strapping_tools_333.aspxWe have a guest writer on our blog this week - read below and feel free to leave your comments - if we get enough positive ones we might invite him back next week! It's funny how some perfectly good words in the English language suddenly don’t seem right or when used cause people to snigger, and I don’t mean children. Some people find the word 'gusset' a little hard to say. Victorian knickers for some reason come to mind and we know we are not alone with this thought.  It is a shame, because when trying to write about 5 Star's peel and seal manilla gusset envelopes, it's rather hard not to use the word.   These envelopes are 115gsm basketweave manilla envelopes with: get ready; a 25mm V-base style gusset. (snigger snigger), very useful and perfect for mailing those, perhaps slightly bulkier than normal, office documents.   Don’t even mention strapping tool, but if you are interested then click the link  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_extended_special_offer_on_compatible_printer_ink_cartridges_and_toners_330.aspxThe success of the special offer on compatible printer ink and toners from 5 Star and Armor has been extended to the 28th November!   The inkcarts that are already substantially better value than buying original HP. Brother or Cannon printer supplies are now EVEN cheaper meaning that YOU can save upto £143 or 85% when buying a compatible rather than the original printer ink.  That's got to make sense!   Click here for more details - printer inkhttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_most_wanted_supplies_for_the_office_327.aspxWe've just added a new way to find the office supplies you want - as well as the search box and category menus (across the top of the screen) we've now got a most wanted office supplies section on our home page.   These are the most frequent searches performed on our website in the last week and we figure if loads of customers want these office products then you might do too so these links make it easier to click and buy your stationery here - which has got to be good for us all!   This weeks most wanted are:   2011 Diaries   Name Badges   Telephone number stamp   Diaries   Photo Paper   Files   Envelopes   Box Files   Drawers   Recycled Folders   Literature Folders   Collins Desk Calendars   Pencils   Printer Ink   Folders   Rubber Band   Avery labels   Dymo   Filofax   Paper   Pens   Personal Organisers Please 'have your say' below and let us know what you think of this addition to the home page - we relish hearing from customers and it's your ideas that make our office supplies website consistently better http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_cashback_deal_on_philips_dictation_machines_325.aspxWe have a fantastic promotion on Philips dictation machines & starter kits - Both the Philips Digital Pocket Memo Starter Kit  and the Philips Digital Dictation Kit include a USB foot control and stereo headphones! From now until the end of December 2010 you can also claim CASHBACK when you buy either of these products! Click here for the Pocket Memo Starter Kit and here for the Digital Dictation Kit  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_compatible_ink_cartridges__special_offer_for_one_week_only_322.aspxGreat new deal on compatible ink cartridges for HP (Hewlett Packard), Brother and Epson printers and fax machines - but it's only available for ONE WEEK from the 25th to the 31st October. 5 Star Compatible Ink Cartridges and Armor Compatible Ink Cartridges represent fantastic value, have a long page life and the remanufactured options are even better for the environment as well as your budget!  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_british_office_supplies_and_stationery_awards_2010_321.aspxA big thank you to everyone at the British Office Supplies and Stationery federation (BOSS) who short listed TheofficeSuppliesSupermarket.com for their Retail excellence award.  We're very proud to have been shortlisted in the top four office supplies supplies in the country and only just a tad annoyed that we came second! Roll on next year when our office supplies website will be even bigger, even better and offering you even more choice on all your office supplies, office products and stationery requirements.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_sellotape_an_essential!_315.aspx As card shops have already started selling Christmas cards and the like, we’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon and remind you that this Christmas, don’t forget to get the Sellotape! There’s nothing worse than carefully cutting out the right amount of wrapping paper and struggling to arrange it neatly around your present, then realising you haven’t got enough Sellotape to finish the job. To save yourself the frustration, make sure you stock up on this essential this Christmas- it’ll also come in handy for any other birthday presents etc you may need to wrap up until then! Wrap with confidence with Sellotape, and shop with confidence at TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com. Check out our full range of Sellotape products here.   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_win_a_mountain_bike!_306.aspx Just like their carbon neutral range of notebooks, Silvine are offering you lucky lot the chance to win a CO2- friendly mountain bike. Woohoo! By using these notebooks, you can reduce the carbon footprint left by your business. What are you waiting for? Click here for the full details-apparently it only takes about a minute to enter as well! http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_in_a…_jiffy_(packaging_product!)_296.aspx When it matters the most, Jiffy is there for you. No matter what product needs protection- from blue suede shoes to heavy industrial parts, Jiffy and Ambassador provide customers with world class protective packaging products and solutions to meet the most rigorous protective, mailing, cushioning, wrapping or void filing requirements.   Their extensive product lines include postal mailers, protective films, corrugated cartons, bubble and foam cushioning, protective paper materials and packaging systems. They really have got it covered!   Pack-it, Seal-it, Post-it, Trust-it.   For a huge selection of packaging products from Ambassador, click here. For billions of Jiffy products, click here.   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_win_a_holiday_of_a_lifetime_with_postit!_288.aspxAs part of Post-It’s 30th birthday celebrations, they are offering you lucky people an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime to the winner of their new Facebook game ‘Don’t Forget Your Friends’. Alternatively, you can access it through www.dontforgetyyourfriends.com, where more details can be found. Look out for this amazing promotion on packs of Post-it recycled notes. Make the most of this fantastic opportunity, it ends in September! For a huge selection on Post-it products at the lowest prices online, click here. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_exclusive_offer_on_nescafe_gold_blend_279.aspxIf you haven’t ever tried Nescafe Gold Blend before, then now’s your chance! We’re giving you the best online price for a 500g tin of Nescafe Gold Blend, allowing you and you office (if you so wish!) to enjoy your coffee breaks for even less. You won’t be able to resist the pure, smooth, silky taste and the tantalizing aroma of Nescafe Gold Blend. Each coffee bean has been carefully selected to give you the best cup of coffee; it’s definitely quality worth every penny. The offer only lasts till 27th August, so grab it before it’s gone! TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com stock a wide selection of coffees, teas and biscuits; we’ve got everything you’ll need for that well-earned coffee break!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_take_the_bic_cristal_challenge!_270.aspxBIC, leading manufacturer of stationery products has launched a national challenge for you lucky people to finish their BIC Cristal pen and receive £10 back as a PRIZE. The BIC Challenge was inspired by independent scientific research conducted by the University of Reading into the lifetime of a number of ball point pens available across the UK and Ireland. The BIC Cristal performed the strongest by far, and on average, one pen was found to reproduce the equivalent of 256 love letters, 986 Sudokus and 9.341 signatures- now that’s a lot of ink! Now BIC is asking you to put pen to paper in a bid to empty a BIC Cristal pen and win £10. From doodles to drawings and scribbles to sketches the BIC Cristal isn’t just for writing, as proven by artist James Mylne, who recreated the famous Johannes Vermeer picture The Girl With The Pearl Earring. It took James approx 90 hours to complete, but thanks to it’s long writing length and oil based ink, just a single pen was needed to finish the work. To take part in the BIC Challenge look out for on-pack and in-store displays, and log onto www.challengebic.co.uk for more information and terms and conditions. Start the Challenge but simply purchasing a BIC Cristal pen today! We also stock a massive range of other pens and stationery products!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_prices_of_our_monitor_risers_are…falling!_(falling…falling…)_266.aspx First of all, what IS a monitor riser/stand?! “Elevated platforms that position your computer monitor, laptop, notebook or Macbook at a comfortable level.  Apart from helping to provide a more ergonomic working environment, monitor stands can also be used to save space on your desk. Models like those in the Fellowes Smart Suite range and Compucessory have extra features such as storage drawers and empty space underneath to store stationery, mobile phones etc. Alternatively, monitor arms are also available for ultimate flexibility in adjusting your monitor height.” At TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com, we are committed to providing customers with the best prices on our vast range of products. We are proud of our competitive prices and our fast, reliable service. So we are thrilled to announce that we’ve driven down the prices of a lovely range of monitor risers, stands and arms, by as much as 42%! Check out the new prices below and see what great savings you could make:   Product Was Now Saving % Compucessory Terminal Stand   £68.71   £39.99       42     Compucessory Gas Monitor Arm TFT LCD  £79.70  £69.99 12 Compucessory Adjustable Monitor/keyboard stand £56.33 £49.99 11 Compucessory LCD Support on Wall £17.88 £15.99 11     About Us TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com is part of The Supermarket Online, the UK’s fastest growing stationery retailer. We are a collection of ten office products websites selling over 20,000 products. The brand also includes such sites as TheOfficePaperSupermarket.com, TheShredderSupermarket.com, TheSafeSupermarket.com, and many more. You can access each of the specialist sites from www.thesupermarketonline.com http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_whats_the_craic_260.aspx For all you lovely businesses in Northern Ireland, TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket can now offer you FREE delivery!* That’s right, delivery will now cost you zilch pounds, absolutely nothing! Before, it’d cost you over £20 on any sized order, but our commitment to offering you the best value and prices possible has led to this happy news. To see what you can now buy for less, click here.   *for orders over £50- those under £50 are just £5 and those under £20 are a reasonable £7.99. These conditions apply to UK mainland orders as well. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_going_for_green_250.aspx I came across these biodegradable pens and mechanical pencils from Papermate recently. Apparently, they are the first ever range of biodegradable writing instruments, with components made from special corn-based material. The quality of this range is still as high as any other Papermate product, and offers maximum comfort coupled with smooth writing. These earth-friendly pens and pencils show Papermate’s dedication to the environment. Give them a go today and see what you think! Going green is the ethical choice for us all - read more about green office week http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_topnotch_savings_238.aspx HP is exclusively offering mind-blowing savings on their best quality Colour Laser Paper. It’s perfect for enhancing the definition of images and adds a little extra oomph to your important documents. With a massive 75% off, it really is quality worth every penny - you can’t afford not to stock up! http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_check_out_our_exclusive_offer_226.aspx. . .  FREE recyclable Sticky Notes with every order over £20! If you spend over £20 then you receive a FREE pack of square 3”x3” (76mmx76mm)  notes and if you spend over £25 then you get a FREE pack of oblong 3”x5” (76mmx127mm) notes both packed in 12’s that’s 1,200 notes! All you have to do is quote the promotional code and we’ll automatically add them to your basket . . . what could be easier. To make sure you know the promotional codes to use just click here.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_2011_calendars_diaries_and_wall_planners_219.aspxQuick links below to the new ranges of 2011 Wall Planners, Diaries and Calendars.  There's a great range of 2011 diaries here - just follow these links for great products and low prices:   2011 Diaries   2011 Calendars   2011 Wall Planners    http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_check_out_the_brother_world_cup_promotion_215.aspx. . . .  Is football your bag or are you dreading the World Cup hype? The promotion runs Monday 31st May through to Wednesday 21st July 2010, if you buy one of the selected printers you’ll receive a free gift, choose either a DAB radio if you love football (to listen to all the games on!) or if football is not your ‘bag’ then go for the £20 Love2Shop vouchers . So if you’re thinking of buying a printer then check out our article (click here) for more details  . . . you might as well get a freebie into the bargain!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_amazing_value_a4_copier_paper_160_per_ream_214.aspxTHIS OFFER HAS NOW FINISHED and our current offer is on HP Paper at amazing prices - please click this link for details of the print paper offer. Limited stock offer on A4 copier paper at just £1.60 per 500 sheet ream - our purchasing manager has played a blinder but there's only a certain amount of stock available so buy your A4 Copier paper (and any other stationery you need) NOW.   Quote promotion code VCPAPEREX at the checkout to get this amazing offer.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_birthdays_…_210.aspxDon’t you just love it when big Birthday’s come around? This year is Post-it®’s big 3-0 and they are inviting consumers to join in with their birthday celebrations … each time you buy a pack of Post-it® Index Flags or Super Sticky Notes in 2010 you can win one of 300,000 guaranteed prizes … and these prizes are certainly worthy of the big 3-0! From a trip for 2 to Monte Carlo to luxury shopping sprees to Post-it® branded products, there is a prize for everyone! Visit www.post-it-surprises.co.uk and enter the promotional code on the back of their promotional products to win. . . .  but don't forget to buy first so that you can enter your promotional code so visit: www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com for all your 3M Post-it® products.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_karren_brady_the_new_face_for_this_years_dymo®_campaign_204.aspxAfter Dymo’s successful celebrity partnership with David Beckham last year, who they worked with to raise the profile of Sharpie pens in Britain (they’re already massive in America!), it sounds like they knew they were onto a good thing!  They have just released their official PR promoting their new ‘face’ for 2010 … and it is none other than Karren Brady! Many of you will have seen her putting her business acumen to good use in the Junior version of the Apprentice, and she will be putting this association to good use spearheading Dymo’s ‘Practically Genius’ campaign.  Click here for the PR release. And if you are looking for a Dymo labelling machine, labels or tape just  click herehttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_keep_cool_in_the_office_with_a_great_value_office_fan_or_office_air_conditioning_190.aspxAs summer approaches and the weather gets hotter we've put our range of office fans on promotion so you can get an even better price on office fans and office cooling while stocks last!   You can use these direct llinks to access our range of office fans and cooling office airconditioning units available on the site and if you want to buy your fans in bulk then simply click the stationery bulk buy link and let us know which units you'd like (our product code would be GREAT), where the delivery postcode is and how many you're looking for and we'll try to ensure you checkout happy for all your office supplies, stationery and office products.   You can also register for our office products newsletter so we can keep you updated about all the great office products deals we have on a week by week basis.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_would_you_like_to_be_the_lucky_winner_of__1000_of_virgin_vouchers_186.aspxWell you could be and you can spend it how you like!Check out the competition running with Durable Information Signs and Durable Combiboxx and you could be the lucky winner or win one of the runner up prizes . . . and even if you don’t win you get a FREE cuddly buttons 7” dog with every purchase. See our article, click on the www.spendhowyoulike.co.uk or visit the www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com for further information.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_get_a_half_price_holiday_with_sasco_175.aspxCheck out the fantastic Sasco planner offer which gives you the chance to enjoy as many half price getaways as you can plan! And there’s also a free competition where you could be one of the 10 lucky winners who get to have a weekend break for 2 anywhere in the UK.How . . . just click here to find out exactly what you have to do to qualify for a 50% discount at over 4,000 choice hotels around the world and what’s more you can do this over and over again for the duration of the offer – 1st April 2010 – 31st August 2011. Start buying your Sasco wall planners now, there’s a wide range to choose from in fact one for every occasion!For the full range of related products click hereFor all your office supplies go to: www.theofficesuppliesupermarket.com  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_don’t_forget_to_check_out_this_week’s_fantastic_offers_166.aspxWe’ve got something to help you keep your cool as election fever takes over this week, our great office desk fan at a superb 78% off. And to make sure you’re doing the job right and keeping things nice and organised we have, 2 ring binders, A4 10 part divider sets, staples, repositionable notes and medium ball pens everything you could want at a fraction of the cost . . . well what are you waiting for it’s time to buy! Click here to read more about our special offershttp://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_office_fans_and_airconditioning_sales_are_up_162.aspxAs the weather improved for most of us this week we saw a significant increase in sales of Office Fans as people try to keep there office cool.  We have a great range of office fans and portable air conditioning units and while summer is not quite here yet maybe now is the time to buy your office fan and office cooling equipment so you have it ready when the heatwave comes? We have desk fans from just £13.99 and stock quality branded office fans at great value prices from 5 Star, Fridgemaster, and Blonaire and we also stock office cooling, portable air conditioning and air purifiers for offices across the UK.  We source the best air conditioning products from “Dura craft”, Honeywell, and Connect It so you can rest assured that you’ll get excellent office products every time from us.     http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_it’s_all_happening_this_week!_158.aspxGreen Office Week (GOW) 26th – 30th April 2010 If you want to find out all about it and what’s happening check it out at: www.greenofficeweek.eu simply register and get your free starter pack. The first ever Green Office Week (GOW) took place in 2009 when Avery worked alongside YouGov to understand office workers' attitudes and feelings towards being green in the workplace. With the aim of putting the environment on every business agenda! If you want to ‘Go green and be rewarded’ check out the Avery 100 or 250 sheet Laser label packs from their FSC or Recycled ranges where you can ‘buy a product and choose a gift’! Check out the Avery Green Week offers on FSC and Recycled ranges of Laser addressing labels Terms & ConditionsFor full details click here or find the code Inside each box and simply log on to www.eco.avery.eu to register your code and choose from a range of vouchers from a range of retailers.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_green_office_week_starts_26th_april_145.aspxThis entry is now out of date - for more on green office week 2011 click the link       We're proud to support the Green Office Week (GOW) which runs from 26th - 30th April 2010. For more information see our article on Green Office Week http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_did_you_know_that_we_as_a_nation_drink_77_million_cups_of_coffee_a_day!_138.aspx . . . . that makes more than 28 billion a year! Most of which is consumed in the workplace, cafes, pubs or restaurants not at home and more than a quarter of these cups are Nescafé ®.    Check out our full range of Nescafé ®coffees including: Original, Gold Blend, Fairtrade® Partner’s Blend®, Café style coffees, including Latte, Cappuccino, Mocha & Espresso, Blend 37, Alta Rica, Cap Colombie http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_lower_prices_on_370_electronic_office_products_124.aspxWe’ve just reduced the prices of 370 electronic office products on our websites – saving you even more on your stationery, printer ink and printer cartridge requirements. In addition to consistently low prices for stationery and office products we also have special offers on a regular basis – one of the current offers gives you the chance to win £100 worth of Marks and Spencer’s vouchers with HP (Hewlett Packard) Office Paper.  Click here for more information on the HP Paper April prize draw.  The special offer on office paper means that every time you buy HP paper during the month of April you have a chance of winning one of five high street voucher prizes. With most orders delivered on a next day basis you may want to book mark our page or register for our office supplies newsletter so we can keep you up to date with the latest offers on our vast range of stationery items and office products.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_even_more_secure_site_to_buy_office_products_114.aspxSymantec have just audited our web site and certified www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com  as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our Internet Security.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_welcome_to_this_weeks_special_offers_from_the_office_supplies_supermarket_110.aspx29th March – 2nd April 2010 5 Star Superstrong Box packed in 10sEnd of year, need storage for all your papers and files check out the great offer on these easy to assemble extra strong storage boxes, perfect for heavy files available in blue or sand. Raaco Split Post Shelving 4 shelf 400mmNeed extra storage? Check out this flexible and easy to erect galvanised shelving complete with 4 shelves. The extra shelf depth of 400mm will allow storage of larger items. Energizer Ultra Plus batteriesEveryday alkaline batteries, ideal for all your business, office and school devices.  Providing dependable long lasting power. Available in AA & AAA bulk packs.  AA 40 Bulk pack AAA 20 Bulk pack PG Tips Tea bag envelopes 200 packEnjoy a cup of this high quality blend of tea and help support the Rainforest Alliance, an international non profit organisation that works to conserve the environment and the livelihoods of local communities.  Always look for the frog which is the certified seal for the Rainforest Alliance. . . .  and don’t forget there is free delivery on orders over £50!http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_jennifer_love_hewitt_gets_turned_on_by_office_supplies_stores_109.aspxAccording to People.com Any prospective Jennifer Love Hewitt suitors, should take note: The recently single actress-turned-author thinks office products stores are sexy. "I love office supplies,  I love being organized. It's the folders and the tech . . .  an office products store is a place to take me if you want me to get hot and bothered."http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_great_new_offers_on_office_products_and_stationery_106.aspxWith an eye on the looming tax year end we all need to make sure those pesky sheets of paper are organised and last year's files can soon be archived ready for a clean start from the 6th April so now is the time to prepare for this!   This week's deals include archive boxes, file dividers, paper clips and an amazing new fax machine for well under £50!  As ever all our office products are at really competitive prices and there is free delivery on orders over £50 so why not add a few other items to your order and make even more savings? 5 Star Paperclips Giant Plain box of 100 – half price! Where would we be with the good ol’ paper clip?  A sad fact is that of 78% of all paperclips are not put to their proper use of keeping paper together.  Many languish in poorly designed paperclip holders, stationery cupboards and in the footwells of salesman’s cars.  5 Star Letter Tray Blue – saving 87% Please note other colours are available – black, grey and red. Also don’t forget to buy the risers so you can have multiple trays (in, out and pending?) for the same valuable desk real-estate.  5 Star A4 Memo Pad 80 leaf – everyday value A great value feint ruled A4 memo pad that’s top bound  and equally as good for making to do lists on or simply doodling while people drone on in meetings.  5 Star Storage Box Oyster White – less than £1.30 per box! When you no longer need day to day access to those sales invoices, purchase orders and other paperwork these handy storage boxes are a great way of efficiently and effectively storing the files so you can retrieve the information easily and quickly.  They come flat packed so won’t take a load of space in your store room and once made up they can be stacked with the ends labelled so you call see what’s what.  These boxes can be used to store ANYTHING not just files and office products.  Philips PPF631E Fax Machine – for a lot less than £45 Amazing value fax machine at a price that should make you wonder why you struggle on with your existing old machine.  This great new machine is incredibly clear quality that doubles as a copier, has a 50 number memory, there’s a handset included and you can configure the ringtone so it stands out amongst all the other office hubbub.  5 Star A4 10 Part Divider Set – organise your files Great for organising your paperwork into sections so you can clearly see what's to do AND find it after you've done it! [especially useful if you have an auditor or tax man breathing down your neck]  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_payment_options_now_include_purchasing_and_procurement_cards_for_police_government_and_healthcare_100.aspxWe have now increased the number of payment options available at checkout to include purchasing and procurement cards in addition to all debit cards and credit cards including American Express (Amex). Specifically the payment options have been extended to include : Police Purchasing Cards Police Procurement Cards Government Purchasing Cards Government Procurement Cards Civil Service Purchasing Cards Civil Service Procurement Cards Healthcare Purchasing Cards Healthcare Procurement Cards If there are queries on any payment option please contact us on 0113 391 1107.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_this_weeks_special_offers_on_office_products_and_stationery_89.aspxWe're always coming up with new deals to help you achieve great value on all your office product requirements - there's 20,000 products on the site and all are carefully price checked so you always get a great deal here. For a limited time period we have a few extra special items on offer at even lower prices - so buy now - and PLEASE tell your work colleagues about our site so they can benefit from great service and brilliant prices too! Fellowes Powershred PS-63t Strip Cut Shredder >Rexel V125 Cross Cut Shredder 2100884 Trexus 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet Grey >Elba Opaque Box File 70mm Cap Blue >Rapid HD70 Heavy Duty Stapler 21281405>Rapid HDC65 Hole Punch Silver/Orange 20922603>Twinings Everyday Tea 320s A07375>Black N Red Book Recycled A4 Wire bound> http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_resources_for_choosing_serviced_office_space_76.aspxOfficebroker.com have launched a series of reports that focus on the performance of the serviced office industry. Statistics provide an in-depth insight into the state of the serviced office market, including regional enquiry and letting levels, workstations costs and the size and shape of the businesses utilizing the serviced office market. If you are searching for office space this kind of information could be invaluable for saving time and money. The reports can be found here officebroker.com is the UK's No.1 independent office space specialist. They provide the right space, the right place and most importantly, the right deal. Reasons to choose www.officebroker.com The UK’s number one serviced office space specialist. Work with over 95% of all UK serviced office providers. Offer a free service for businesses looking for space anywhere in the world. 2 UK offices, one in Tamworth and a 2nd office in London as well as office in America and Australia. SME focussed but flexible enough to service larger corporations too. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_tippex_covers_even_your_biggest_mistakes_70.aspxOffice supplies favourite Tipp-ex has been around for a long time now yet its use has still not diminished. Tipp-ex is always there for you when you make a mistake. With that in mind two student came up with the below homage to Tipp-ex in the form of a mock advert. Take a look!   http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_when_stationery_attacks!_67.aspxWe love stationery at The Office Supplies Supermarket but sometimes stationery doesnt love us! Check out the hilarious video below of when stationery goes wrong.     http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_just_how_do_you_make_a_pencil_anyway_59.aspxThe humble pencil has been around for thousands of years now in one form or another yet it remains one of the most widely used writing implements in the world. Nearly every office drawer in the world had a pencil inside and not artist would be without one.One of the oldest pencil manufacturers still in existence today is the German firm Staedtler. The Staedtler Company has been manufacturing pencils for over 170 years. Below is a video of how Staedtler create their world famous pencils and little about the company.         If you want to know more about writing implements and pencils be sure to check out our Pens and Pencils Guide.  http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_buying_office_supplies_online_53.aspxBuying office supplies online can be daunting but once you start you will find it is the most efficient and easy method there is. Ensuring your office has all the office supplies you need is an essential task. Without the simple office stationery that most of us take for grated most offices couldn’t operate. Unfortunately buying your stationery as a local office supplier outlet store or looking through huge catalogues can be a real chore that most of us don’t have time for. That’s why ordering your office stationery online will save you time, hassle and money. Buying Office Supplies Online – The Benefits As we said earlier buying your office supplies online saves you time as you don’t need to spend hours visiting a store routing around for the items you need or visiting wholesalers when you could be doing other more important things. The Office Supplies Supermarket allows you to order all the office supplies you need, quickly, easily and with free delivery*. You can re-order items you have had delivered in the past to save you even more time and let you know that you are getting exactly what you want. (* Free delivery on orders over £50). Buying your office stationery online will save you money. Prices online are much more competitive due to the fact that a huge store filled with staff is not needed and so all those overheads mean margins on products can be smaller and those saving passed on to you the customer. Buying online is green too! Ordering online cuts out middle men, packaging and extra transportation. Goods in many cases go directly from the warehouse to you.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_a_customer_we_would_love_to_have_52.aspxWe love our customers very much but we would have loved to have had MSP (Member of the Scottish Parliament) Tory John Lamont who ran up an expense claim of £27,000 on postage and office supplies in 2008-09 as a customer too. This was the largest of all MSP’s spending on office supplies for last year. Mr Lamont said he ran an “incredibly busy” constituency office. Well Mr Lamont if you ever need to buy any more office supplies we hope you think of us! http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_got_a_few_extra_post_it_notes_lying_around_45.aspxOne quiet afternoon a group of office workers decide that their boss's office needs redecorating....with post it note! The time lapse video below shows how it was done. Don't forget we offer a full range of office stationery including post it notes just in case you fancy a little wallpapering. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_bringing_the_office_into_the_home_33.aspxOver the past few years there has been a change in the way we work that has not only affected our shopping habits, it's altered how we design our houses. It's been so fundamental to the shift in our daily life that there are whole shelves of books devoted to it. It's the home office. Have you noticed how many estate agent's windows now have properties (especially new build) that boast a 'study'? For years this room was only heard of in period dramas on a Sunday night, but now it's almost compulsory for builders to design them into their new homes, but why has this happened? Well, there appear to be two forces at work here, both of which started in the 1980s. First, there was the home computer. At first it took pride of place in the living room and dad was ousted from his position in front of the TV so the kids could plug in their brand new computer and chase a blob around a screen. They were pretty basic things twenty years ago, but they soon became much more powerful and eventually some could do fairly powerful stuff like allow you to type a letter. Still, they took up space that was traditionally used for Swap Shop, so something had to change and the change was the computer monitor. Suddenly the computer had its own 'telly' and it could sit on the dining room table. But again, it's taking up space and so many people cleaned out the box bedroom and popped the computer in there - an instant study. There was a second phenomenon though that had a profound effect on the design of houses and that was the work from home culture. Disguised as a way in which people could be more flexible and achieve a better 'work/life balance', what it actually did was completely ruin the divide between work and home. The study became an extension of the office and now many people started working much longer hours. However this creation of new office space as fuelled the office supplies market for years and it's easy to see why. Office supplies used to be extremely expensive and a shredder could cost you hundreds of pounds - way out of the budget of most home workers. And so a new range of budget equipment appeared and this was much cheaper, although not as hard-wearing as their expensive brothers. And now we can find office supplies on the high-street and more importantly, on the Internet - which is where we come in. The Internet allows people to search, browse and order like never before but the boom in demand actually makes it extremely difficult to choose. Demand has created an enormous supply and there are more devices, brands and types of office equipment than ever before. There are hundreds of different types of printer available, thousands of paper choices and who can count how many pens you could choose from? That's why we've made it easy for you. The Office Supplies Supermarket and all it's little brothers and sisters have made choosing the right supplies for your office (home or otherwise) a breeze.  Whether it's a fire safe or a paper shredder, our ten websites have thousands of products in easy to use websites.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_an_easy_way_to_better_staff_productivity_30.aspxI'll admit it, I want to sell you equipment for the office and I'm going to attempt to do that at every chance I get. You see, you really do need a new printer for Dave in sales and Julie would be much happier in her day to day work if she could have a new desk. But I'm going to switch off my sales pitch and go all luvvy for a second. You see, you can cheer everyone up really easily. Buy a plant. Dr. Roger S. Ulrich of Texas A&M University knows his stuff when it comes to making people tick and he reckons (I'm being flippant, he *proved* it) that when people have an exposure to general greenery in the form of plants and trees in the office, their productivity increases too. In his words: "Our research shows that a change as simple as adding flowers  and plants  can be important in the most meaningful way to businesses in the modern economy," said Dr. Roger Ulrich, lead researcher on the project. "People's productivity, in the form of innovation and creative problem solving, improved - which in certain circumstances could mean the difference between mild and great business success." Wow. Maybe we should start selling fuchsias?   Time Clocks Description: Stop counting hours on a stamped piece of paper with a calculator. Our time clocks can integrate into your computer system to make sure your employees work their hours everyday. http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_can_there_be_too_much_choice_27.aspxWithin the next few months there will be another few hundred thousands websites added to the Internet. Some of them will be offering salvation, others to take your money off you but what they all have in common is that each one offers another 'choice'. Whether you read blogs, view videos or download music, there is so much choice available that it becomes difficult to choose which is best for your particular need. Let's take just one example, the car insurance industry. There are thousands of websites offering to get your premium down and reduce the cost of motoring, in fact, there are so many that a whole new industry sprung up that will allow you to compare all these sites to find the best fit for you. But there are now quite a few comparison sites and so even though the choice has been reduced, it's starting to grow again. How long will it be before there are comparison sites for comparison sites? There might already be one, I haven't checked. And so, here we go with another ten sites to add to the mix that will offer you the best in office supplies - as if there weren't already enough of those about. So why would you choose us rather than one of the other websites? Well, as far as I know there are no 'office supplies' comparison site (again, I'm being lazy - I'll pop that in Google later and check), but whatever, that misses the point. All these comparison sites and the myriad shopping list sites can do is to base their 'best' on price and price only. Yes, some of them have reviews, but can you really trust the review of a person on a site that can't be verified? No, you can't. It could be someone with a vendetta. I mean, one of the most respected sites on the Internet is Amazon, but let's have a look at some of the reviews for "Littlejohn's Britain": http: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/0091795680 Now, this is a bad book by any standard. Truly, it's awful, really quite embarrassing yet it gets mostly five stars and some fantastic - spoof - reviews. If it can happen here, it can happen anywhere and so we're left with only price. The only thing a comparison website can possibly compare is price with any accuracy - and price isn't near enough. The Supermarket Online range of websites isn't just a listing of cheap products. We can't be compared to by simply adding up a bunch of numbers, we're much more than that. We're a group of over 80 dedicated distributers with one thing on our minds - great customer service. You can order something off us and it will be delivered by a real person from a real office company and not a faceless delivery company. When your goods are delivered you can talk to us about office stuff, about business, about what matters to you. The weather if you like. We are there to help, there to advise and there to provide you with the best service you've ever had off an office supplies company - we're not just about price, we're about customer service.http://www.theofficesuppliessupermarket.com/blogs/blog_a_way_to_recycle_your_old_boxes_22.aspxRecycling is obviously a good thing but we understand how it can actually be a bit boring. Wouldn't it be better if there were some more, shall we say, 'interesting' things to do with your old stationary boxes? Seems a shame to simply dump them in a skip, doesn't it? How about this:   Bit wrong? Yeah, but funny! I wouldn't advise you do that to your boss's dog - could be a career limiting move!  (original image from this website: http://www.gizmodo.de/2009/08/28/trekkie-hund-mit-enterprise-kostum.html)