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Small but important office accessories

Space is the first thing that comes to mind when you decide to open an office. After investing in furniture and electronic appliances like computer, the next important thing for your office has to be the office supplies. Though the items mentioned below may seem small but they are very important for the smooth functioning /running of your office.

Stationery-related things Calculators, Copyholders, Cork boards, Custom stamps, Calendars, Envelopes, Glue, Invoices, Markers, Note and message pads, Packing tape, Paper clips, Pencils and Pens, Rubber bands, Scissors, Staplers along with stapler-pins, White boards

Computer and telephone accessories Computer disks, Printer cartridges, Printing paper, Fax paper, Telephone headsets, Fixing Tools

A small cache of supplies To save a large amount of time you must keep a small and handy cache of supplies in which you should keep the essential items. Things that you need on regular basis must be kept within an easy reach. A desk drawer is a good option or else you will have to run to the supply closet for every small item.
Things which you do not use very often, say once or twice in month should be kept in a hidden and closed place. For example stationery items like rolls of tape, piles of legal pads only make an unsightly look. Such things also bring distraction to your work ad efficiency.

Bathroom and cleaning supplies Broom, Wiper, Mopping clothes, Bucket, Soap, hand-towels, Dustbin, Toilet-roll paper
Amidst all the above mentioned items do not forget to make proper drinking water arrangements for your office. Buy a coffeemaker if you can afford it.

Points for smooth functioning of office

  • Once you are done with your office set-up, make a master list of those supplies that you regularly need in your office. Remember to cross-check that list monthly or weekly with the things available in your office stock.
  • In case you are short of anything, you must get that in advance so that you do not run out of necessary things in the middle of a process.
  • How much amount of office supplies you need depends upon the number of people you are working with. Designate a person who may control the office expenses that includes monthly purchasing.
  • To save money on office supplies, review your office supply expenses on monthly basis. Then check those one or two areas where you can really save.
  • Do some comparison shopping via office-supply catalogues, Internet and local stationery stores. If you find any major price difference, then you can always ask the vendor. Then you can insist for a discount if you buy things in bulk.



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