It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the home or the office; desks get in a mess pretty quickly. You can help your family or your staff to keep tidy by making a useful storage container for their pens, pencils, rubbers, pencil sharpeners and other bits and pieces. If you’re thinking of your kids then there are plenty of benefits to making it for themselves. It will keep them occupied, encourage creativity, bring them fun and will encourage them to be more organised.  For the office it could be a fun and alternative team building exorcise with the most creative team winning some kind of incentive (and saving you the cost of buying desk tidies).

Creating a desk tidy is also a great opportunity to use up recycled items and encourage an environmentally friendly attitude. Items that you have in the house and breakroom such as egg cartons, yoghurt pots, cheese cartons, kitchen/toilet roll tubes and small boxes are ideal, in fact the more varied in height and shape the better. Toilet roll or kitchen roll tubes are perfect for your pens and pencils and will simply need a base added. Alternatively you can create a giant monstrosity using crisp or biscuit tubes which comes in two sizes and already have bases. Decide which items will be stored in the container and choose small containers for paper clips, sharpeners and erasers. You could even recycle paper from around the house such as old wrapping paper, tissue paper, sweet wrappers or magazines to decorate the desk tidy or simply paint it in colourful patterns. All else you’ll need is glue and/or tape.

Alternatively, you can take the simple option and choose our customers favourite metal pencil holder featured to your right.

• Mesh design
• Designed to store pens, pencils and other desktop instruments
• Provides easy access to required instruments
• Diameter x Height: 95x101mm
• Silver
• 70% Off!!!
• Just £1.68 (while stocks last)

The choice is ultimately yours, either way…enjoy!

Collins are not only our favourite manufacturer of diaries and stationery products but it appears that they are also the UK’s. In fact Collins are the UK’s market leader for diaries and are proud as punch to have their primary position confirmed in a recent independent report. In the newly published MPA International (2009) Report – The UK Office Products Market 2008-2013, Collins where confirmed as “the leading manufacturer of diaries” in the UK! They go further to say that the predicted negative effect of electronic calendars on the diary market has turned out not to be the case at all. MPA International also state:

“Most people still prefer the paper-based calendar as they are better accessible and do not rely on technology and prefer to use electronic diary keeping for occasions when they need to synchronise schedules with co-workers for example.”

The MPA International where also kind enough to point out the increased importance of design, colour and cover material and that when purchasing from Collins you’ll find that their 2010 collection is the most stylish and creative in today’s diary market. A perfect example of the Collins renowned style and elegance is our Collins Elite 2011 Compact Diary featured to your right.

• Collins Elite Executive Diaries
• Day to Page
• Hourly Appointments
• Luxury padded ‘faux-leather’ diaries with a wiro binding that allows them to lie flat on the desk when open
• Each diary contains a number of added value features including PVC business card pockets, pull-out year planners (current and future year), removable A-Z personal directory and notebook section, ziplock bag for loose receipts etc, a pen holder and ribbon markers
• Compact – Size: 190x127mm
• Black
• 2011
• 24% off

In today’s society, Collins Debden are the UK’s number one publishers of desk diaries for the office as well as dominating the analysis book sector with the ever famous Cathedral brand. They are the largest manufacturer of desk diaries in the market today. They remain committed to their history and traditions yet continue to move with the times, and the rapidly changing demands of the market and their consumers. Today’s products include personal organisers, accounts books, year planners, conference folders and much, much more. For a full list of Collins stationery, take a look at our site where you will find their entire range with some tempting prices!

The Green Bit

One of the great things about Collins is that they will only order raw materials from reputable, well established companies who are compliant with environmental legislation and procedures. The Collins policy is to source their paper based products only from reputable mills which commit to implementing sustainable forest management to supply the need for wood as raw material for pulp making. They specifically require all supplier’s to pursue continual improvement in environmental performance by way of the following:

• Conducting environmental protection by complying to existing environmental legislation and regulations, and other regulations.
• Carrying out monitoring of environmental performance continuously.
• Improving efficiency of resource consumption.
• Improving environmental awareness to all employees through education and training on a continuous basis and providing environmental information to the wider society and government.
• Maintaining preparedness and response to emergency situations.
• Enhancement of participation and contribution to local community welfare through Forest Community Development Programmes.

With huge emphasis placed on serving councils and local governments with the best possible service, prices and perks, is it any wonder why Office 365 are one of the UK’s favourite online suppliers of stationery?

Office 365 have been serving the UK’s small to medium sized businesses, schools, government departments, local councils and individuals since 2003 and in return for their loyalty, we offer massive savings on RRP on all of our office stationery, supplies and furniture. If you are ordering from a school, NHS trust, GP’s, government department or local government organisation you have the added option of ordering by faxing an official purchase order to our FREEFAX 0800 612 9524. Plus, if you find our products cheaper anywhere else, call us and we will MATCH THE PRICE.

If you’re looking to place a stationery for councils or stationery for local government order, then you’ve come to the right place. We have been helping public sector organisations save money purchasing stationery, copier paper and IT consumables for seven years and understand the important of competitive pricing and ease of ordering. For more information call us on 0870 766 1624.

At Office 365, we are committed to providing our customers with unbeatable levels of service in all areas. We focus on a range of core products whilst developing our customer service specialists so that they are able to offer you only the best.

We understand that it is this level of dedication which makes us stand out from the rest and we will continue setting the benchmark in the office products industry, with quality products and quality service. We consistently strive to embrace new technologies as they emerge in the marketplace and utilise this advantage to ensure that our customer’s needs are satisfied quickly, efficiently and to the best of our ability.

Whiteboard pens are frustratingly one of those items which often need replacing, yet you cannot live without. They have brought us into the 21st century, eradicating the chalk board and making education simpler, clearer and more up-to-date.  However they come with their problems.

Unlike chalk, the whiteboard pen consists of ink and so it is essential that the lid is replaced when not in use. A dried up whiteboard pen is not uncommon and plays the biggest part in whiteboard pen death across the globe. Well it doesn’t have to be the end; at Office 365 we have found some useful remedies to this widespread pandemic, have a read and safe yourself time, money and heartache!

1. A Tip For Our More Sensible Customers - Revive dried-up whiteboard pens by dipping the tip briefly in nail polish remover, then put the cap back on for a few minutes. Test in a corner of the whiteboard to make sure it doesn’t damage the surface. If you have a water-based, low odour, whiteboard marker, this can just be dipped in water like a regular marker. Make sure you check which kind you have!
2. A Tip For The Extrovert - Attach a piece of string to the end of the marker, you may need to tape a knotted string to your pen for extra security and then spin the marker over your head several times. Centrifugal force will allow any remaining ink to flow to the marker tip. Make sure you secure the cap tightly first! When removing the cap, do it over a sink or a wad of paper towels as ink can pool up in the cap.

We’ve chosen a whiteboard marker from our range which in our opinion meets the needs of those who are environmentally conscious, economical and have high expectations. Take a look to your right at our Pentel Easyflo Whiteboard Eraser Kit.

• Liquid ink marker with unique ‘tip and go’ mechanism
• Point nib downwards for quick ink reviving action
• 800m writing distance
• Refillable ink for economical use
• Ink colours black, red, blue and green
• For white or porcelain boards
• Visible ink reservoir
• Bullet point gives approx 2.0mm line width
• Takes MWR1 refill
• Part of the Recycology range
• Made from 81% recycled content
• Eraser Kit
• Markers fit neatly onto eraser
• Supplied complete with one black and one blue marker

Now you know how to take care of your whiteboard pen, all you need to do is invest in the right ones and they will really last! The featured pens have everything you could possibly need and with proper care, should last you a very long time! Give it a try and take advantage of the tasty 22% off making this set just £3.94!

A3 paper is not the standard size we all use in our homes and offices, never the less, it is a frequently purchased paper size and has its purposes. It is typically used for drawings, diagrams, posters and large tables, but can also be used in laser printers to output two A4 pages as a spread. The dimensions of A3 paper measures 297 × 420 millimetres (11.69 × 16.54 inches) or in PostScript, this is rounded off to 842 × 1190 points.  To give you a picture of the A3 size, when folding an A3 page in two along its shortest side, you create an A4 (standard size) document. Alternatively, two A3 pages next to each other in a spread will equal the A2 paper size.

Now that you have an idea of the A3 size and its purposes, you may also like to know which A3 paper to choose. Our EP4 paper range from M-Real is really something else! M-Real are Europe’s leading primary fibre paperboard producer and also a major paper supplier. In fact their customers include businesses such as brand owners, carton printers, converters, publishers, printing houses, merchants and office product suppliers. EP4 recover paper used in their manufacturing from London and the surrounding areas. This paper is then recycled in Sittingbourne Kent, which is perfectly located to reprocess waste paper which has been harvested from the capital’s urban forest. As it is just over 50 miles from London, transportation is kept to a minimum, whilst their production process is one of the most clean and efficient in the world!

Take a look at our EP4 A3 White Recycled Copier Paper featured to your right. We have chosen EP4 as our ‘show’ brand of A3 paper due to its prestigious qualities, excellent reputation and exceptional environmental values. Even with its extreme regard for the environment, there is absolutely no compromise in quality.

• A new standard in environmentally responsible papers
• 80% recycled paper manufactured using reclaimed waste from British offices and printers
• Bright white paper that meets all demands for day-to-day printing and photocopying requirements in the office
• Guaranteed for use on all mono printing application
• 80gsm
• 500 Sheets
• White

This particular item is also a perfect example of Office 365′s value. With a very generous 57% off, you can take this paper home for just £10.49! We also have plenty of other sizes of paper here, so take a look through our reams and find your perfect paper without worrying about a big price tag.

Office Desk Mats, whether at home or in your business premises are a wonderful item. Once you have grown accustomed to life with one, you’ll never look back. There is nothing pleasant about working on a surface which is hard and un-cushioned. Many claim (and I’m with them on this one) that without the use of a desk mat, your writing experience will be uncomfortable and some pens such as biros will fail. You’ll notice that prickly or scratchy feel which isn’t nice for anybody least of all those who have to write continuously on a daily basis. Desk Mats provide a softer surface between pen, paper and desk making writing a smoother and there for more enjoyable task. So we’ve gone on a search for the best desk mat and have come up with this.

The Durable Desk Mat featured to your right is not just any old desk mat; it comes complete with some rather innovative and interesting features! It has an anti-glare, transparent cover, plus an integrated USB 2.0 hub with a very useful 4x plug & play connections. The devise is for use via the USB port on your PC, with no mains adapter required. This unique addition can be used for card readers, camcorders, digital cameras, USB printers, USB scanners, external hard disks and more.

• Innovative desk mat with compact four-port USB hub
• Plug and play interface
• No power adaptor required
• Landscape: 680x435m
• 24% Off

It comes as no surprise to us to know that Durable safely hold a top position in the market and have done so for some time due to their ongoing development of innovative, stylish and superior designed products. Their numerous International awards for design symbolise their ongoing progress and commitment. Their dedication has led to them being acknowledged as one of the leading German companies in the office supplies industry. For this they have been awarded with ISO 9001 quality certification since 1994, guaranteeing superior quality throughout the entire Group.

The Green Bit

Protection of the environment is one of the great challenges of our time. Virtually no modern corporate organisation acting with a sense of responsibility can afford to dispense with eco management. After all, this one planet is all we have. Eco management can only have a lasting effect if the company practising it is engaged in continuous improvement.

Eco Friendly

DURABLE products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.  The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase.

It doesn’t matter how hard you work (or how hard your cleaner works) at cleaning, de-cluttering, organising and tidying your home or office when at the end of the day, those unsightly cables are still there staring at you. It’s so frustrating (and almost pointless) to spend so much time (or money) on a task as monotonous as cleaning & tidying only to be unhappy with the end result. Messy and tangled computer cables can only be described an eyesore; they’re a magnet for dust, are difficult to clean and completely ruin the overall look of your desk. It doesn’t matter if you have the most exquisite desk in the world; if it is ridden with lots of messy cables, this is all you will see.

Another cause for concern is those stray cables, or those that run along a carpet. These can make your office prone to accidents as people trip over them. Plus, you can forget all about hot-swapping devices in a hurry!  It can be quite a task to sort through your tangles of unruly wires and you may not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, however it is definitely not unattainable. At Office 365 we have a fantastic range of Gradus Cable Ducts and Gradus Cable Tidies which have been especially developed to keep your cables under control. Take a look to your right.

• Ducting with a rigid smooth arched clip-top cover
• Peel back self-adhesive strip can provide extra stability
• Extruded ducts with internal channels which accept combinations of telephone, computer and power cables
• The uPVC will withstand normal foot and wheel traffic, is rot and vermin proof, non-combustible and unaffected by steam and condensation
• Supplied in 1.5 metre lengths, the ducting is clipped together and can be cut to fit requirements
• Each channel accommodates cable up to 6mm diameter
• RD100 – 100mm width – 3 channels
• Grey 1.5 metres
• Over 50% recycled
• 24% Off!

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 recommends that “floors should be suitable, in good condition and free of obstructions. Traffic routes should be organised so that people can circulate safely”. Trailing cables should be avoided, and where appropriate the use of cable ducts can help to securely fix cables and prevent accidents, whilst also preventing damage to vital cables. Ideal for use in typical office environments, cable ducts can either be set in to the carpet to achieve a flush finish or fitted on top of the floorcovering, ideal where a semi-permanent solution is required. All cable duct profiles, are supplied as separate tops and bases manufactured from PVC-u which clip together to form the cable duct.

The Green Bit

Gradus aim to meet their present business needs without compromising the long term future of the environment. They recognise the importance of sustainable development within their business, and are dedicated to controlling and minimising the effects they have on the environment. They have a firm set of environmental objectives providing a dedicated approach to sustainability in areas such as legislation, waste, training and recycling. Fully accredited to ISO 14001:2004 they can demonstrate these processes and also evaluate any environmental impacts that may result from their activities, products and services. At Gradus they will, therefore, continue to improve their environmental performance in line with their aspirations to be recognised as a world class company.

Every office has a mail room or a department who deal with the inbound and outbound post. From my own experience, (a few years back now) mail room staff positions where the most short lived, and is it any wonder considering the conditions they worked under? I used to hear all kinds of stories and complaints; endless paper cuts from stamp licking, and envelope handling, tedious monotony and so people would just up and leave, it was such a short lived position. Well now times have changed and whether you have a small or large mail room or mail facility, companies are opting for the franking machine.

Franking is the quick and easy way to manage your business mail. Guaranteed to save you time and money, it will give your company a professional image. With renowned cost effectiveness and ease of use, and its flexible range of products and services, it’s clear to see how the franking machine has become a company favourite. With the flexibility to pay for credit when you need it, you’re in complete control of your postage and your finances. So whether your company is a large corporate business, a government organisation, a university, a small to medium size businesses or even a sole trader, the franking machine has been proven to have a beneficial impact. With no minimum or maximum postage volume restrictions and the incentive of postage discounts for franked mail, you will qualify for discounts on your post regardless of how many items you are sending.

Envelopes of practically any size or colour can be franked, however to ensure a clear, legible impression the Royal Mail recommend using franking labels on coloured or patterned envelopes or packets. Our choice of Avery Franking Labels are great for automatic franking machines. With plenty of space for the postal mark and your advertising messages, you get double the benefit from just one label. We also have Avery Manual Feed Franking Labels which are great for hand-fed franking machines and give the same space for messages!

Take a look to your right at our Avery Franking Labels (2 per sheet).

• Avery Franking Labels
• For manual feed franking machines
• Available in two sizes to allow for postal franking and advertising messages
• Labels are dispensed from a cassette feeder designed to ensure print dries quickly
• The label has a grip tab to help speed application
• Label size: 140x38mm
• 2 labels per sheet
• 1000 labels per pack
• White
• 24% off!

The Green Bit

A while back we introduced Avery’s achievement of planting a whopping 30’458 trees! Well that’s pretty impressive. They basically plant 1 tree for every code entered onto the site. The total number of trees planted by Avery for their 2009 promotion was a remarkable 64’846! Good work everyone.

Their 2010 promotion is continuing this number and aiming for a target of 100,000 new trees for Kenya. At the moment the new total is 65’450, you can add to this total in the same way as before by clicking on this link. http://www.eco.avery.eu/tree_planting.php?gift_id=132

Avery will continue to promote sustainability by continuously improving the design and development of environmentally responsible products created in a manner that consumers and customers understand, value and reward.

Slide binders are the quickest and easiest way to transform loose leaf pages into bound and professional documents ready for presentation. With a huge choice of sizes, colours and capacities available today, you can make your selection based on the number or size of the pages in your document. The slide binder works with or without using a cover, which is mainly for aesthetic reasons, giving an overall better presentation but it also protects your document from different weather conditions, moisture and spillages.

Say Goodbye to Your Hole Punch

No more hole punch, no more pages with holes, and no more plastic sleeves – just the convenient slide binder. Slide binders are an effective and very inexpensive way of binding together your loose-leaf pages into a booklet, providing a quick and easy way to create presentations and reports professionally. With the ability to add or remove pages as and when you wish, this highly versatile solution is perfect for every environment. You can put together a superb looking booklet eradicating the need for those more expensive folders. At Office 365, you’ll find our selection includes measurements from 6mm width to 15mm which will take capacities ranging up to 100 sheets. With a choice of sizes suitable for many different page sizes, our colourful slide binders are a real essential for your office. It’s not lazy, its clever thinking! Don’t forget to order report covers and spine labels too!

To your right you will find our Durable A4 Slide Binders.

• 9mm capacity
• For loose leaf binding
• A4
• Blue
• Packed 100
• 24% off

So for the temporary or permanent binding of your documents, our slide binders will come to your rescue! Their ease of use and functionality has made them one of our most popular binding options, which is no surprise now is it?

The Green Bit

Protection of the environment is one of the great challenges of our time. Virtually no modern corporate organisation acting with a sense of responsibility can afford to dispense with eco management. After all, this one planet is all we have. Eco management can only have a lasting effect if the company practising it is engaged in continuous improvement.

Eco Friendly

DURABLE products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.  The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase.

Office 365 are specialists in the supply of not only stationery and office products, but warehouse equipment too. We have good quality, affordable materials and handling equipment as well as an extensive range of trucks and trolleys. From simple mail trolleys to heavy duty platform trucks and hand trolleys, you’ll find everything you need here. We have developed our product range to specifically meet our customers’ needs, and have trucks and trolleys suitable for use in many industries. Office 365 provide trolleys of the highest quality. We can assure our customers that all of our warehouse equipment and trolleys are manufactured using the most up-to-date manufacturing techniques. Without any exception, only high quality materials are used combined with a high standard of manufacturing, so much so that our customers return to us time and time again with repeat and new orders.

One of our customers’ favourite items is the RelX Universal Hand Trolley and Platform Truck featured to your right. With a capacity of 250kg and a foot size of 550 x 460mm, this heavy-duty stand up trolley can also be used to transport larger loads as a platform truck. This popular trolley was sold out within weeks with a stream of positive feedback that followed. So you’ll be happy to hear that by approximately mid August, we’ll have a new batch ready and waiting for you to snap them up with an added little bonus; a generous 28% off! If you’re looking for speedy delivery, please phone and check stock availability first on 0870 766 1624.

New price – £112.66.

RELX are a brand that has made it big over here with leading sales in the janitorial and office equipment market. RELX are a brand by SP Richards Co, a company who distribute business products to office product resellers in the United States, Canada and the UK. They offer office furniture, general office supplies, school supplies, presentation products, business equipment, janitorial products, warehouse and safety items, and break room supplies among many others. SP Richards Co. where founded in 1848 and are headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia, plus operates as a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Co. The company also serves its customers in the Caribbean and South and Central America.