The school summer holidays are fast approaching which means that you teachers have some organising to do! Aside from all the planning and preparation needed in order to ensure that the new school year and class get off to a good start, you’ll also need to consider your supplies. Cast your mind forward; do you have enough paper to see you through the year? How are the colouring pencils looking, running low? Have you lost one too many pencil sharpeners and now finding one when you need it is a mission? Have the children snapped the rulers and how are the erasers looking? Printer cartridges run low pretty quick, have you stocked your store cupboards? The list of supplies is never ending.

Your class are likely to create project books; do you have enough treasury tags? Have you checked your glue sticks recently, are they looking dried up? It’s impossible to address an entire class without a whiteboard or blackboard; do you have the chalk or markers?

Office 365 is a website which caters to all your school needs. We really do have everything you need and more besides. From your trimmers and guillotines, to staplers and staples, we even have a great range of electrical’s for your convenience! Office 365’s range even stretches to furniture so that you can purchase classroom desks, receptions furniture, canteen tables and even lockers at the same place you’ll find your filing supplies so that ordering can be done with just one company; us!

But it doesn’t stop there! We’ve carefully considered further incentives so that we can be sure that we’re bringing you the best deal and a service which far exceeds that of our competitors! We’re so confident of our low prices that we even offer a price match policy! Further to this, if you’re ordering from a school we can accept official purchase orders faxed to our FreeFax 0800 612 9524 or sent via email with the order attached to sales@office365.co.uk! Ordering in bulk can often mean you’ll qualify for further discounts too, so don’t forget to ask.

Finally, all new customers will earn an additional 10% off their first order, plus every order over the value of £60 qualifies for a free chocolate gift! Think of it as bribery for the school kids! You can pay using credit or debit cards, or even using PayPal when you buy online! However if you’d like to discuss payment methods further, then do feel free to contact us on 0870 766 1624.

Semicircular office tables are very popular among busy offices due to their changeable nature. Taking up the space of a standard rectangular desk (minus 2 of the corners of course), there is certainly no sacrifice to choosing this option. Where space is limited the semicircular variety are often the best choice as many of our customer would agree and here’s why:

• A small office can be filled with these desks without so much risk of injury when squeezing past. Thanks to the rounded nature of this desk, two of the sharp corners are missing meaning that in tight conditions the risk is reduced.
• This useful desk alternative can double as a meeting table. Very often in smaller workplaces offices can double as training rooms, meetings rooms and more. In this scenario careful consideration needs to be taken when furnishing the office as you will need certain items of furniture to double as others. If you push two semicircular tables together, you can create a round meeting table.
• In offices you often find desks pushed against each other at the sides and at the front creating rows of desks. Where two desks meet head on, often partitions or screens are used to separate staff for privacy. The same goes for these desks; however they will create rows of circular tables thus reducing sharp corners. This is also a great idea when encouraging group work, however minus the separation screens of course!
• Semicircular desks allow freedom of movement. Most office chairs complete with casters so that workers can move from one end of their personal working area to the other with ease. A semicircular desk, thanks to its rounded nature encourages freedom of movement around the desk so that tasks such as printing, photocopying and scanning can be completed with as much speed and ease as computer work.

We have a range from Sonix and Trexus here at Office 365, however we highly recommend the Sonix Premium Mobile Semicircular Table featured. This innovative furniture piece has catered for every scenario and boasts the following qualities:

• Sonix flip-top table complements the rest of the range
• 25mm heat and scratch resistant tops with 2mm edging
• Includes locking castors
• Improved mechanism and quick release handle
• Semicircular
• Oak
• WxDxH: 1600 x 800 x 720mm
• Just £259.73!

Because this table is on wheels, it can move between rooms acting easily as boardroom and meeting room table and staff desk, in fact you could even use it in your canteen if you wanted to. However worry not, the table wont slide away whilst you are trying to work as the casters are lockable for when you’ve finished transporting it. Thanks to its flip-top, this table can be tucked away when not in use creating more space when needed, plus the surfaces are scratch and heat resistant so you know once you’ve made the investment it’ll stay looking nice and new for many years to come.

When your business began or expanded into bigger premises, did you start out using furniture which had been left behind, borrowed or bought second hand? If so, you’re not alone. Most businesses begin this way unless they have been lucky enough to start out with a large loan or cash flow, which let’s face it, is pretty uncommon. When businesses start out in this way, collecting the odd desk here, cupboard there, filing cabinet from an auction, meeting room table cast off; we are aware that the office may look a bit mix and match, but it’s just to make do while the business gets started and when things pick up, it’ll be time to buy in the new stuff, all matching and swish, and sure to last as long as you are. If you’ve come to the point where your company can afford to make that investment, or you’re one of the lucky ones who has the finances in place from the word go, then you’ve come to the right place. Remember, this is an important purchase, the face of your business is the first impression your company will give to clients and prospective customers, why not make it a classy one, one that oozes swagger, wealth and style. Show your visitors how much of a successful business you run and choose carefully the style and finish you require.

Office 365 have plenty of variety in furniture available, each brand offering collections available with all furniture pieces to match, all you have to decide is which one? If you know the quality, price and style you’re looking for, then all you need to know is which brand caters to those specifications. The list below illustrates our medal scheme and which brands fall under which medal. This will give you an idea about each of our brands and the quality of desks they produce.

Bronze Medal - Entry level furniture – Trexus

Silver Medal - Mid level furniture- Influx and Trexus Plus. All you need for the office with added strength.

Gold Medal - Managers and mid level furniture which gives you that little bit extra from our Sonix and Elysium brands.

Platinum – Boom and Emperial all have the quality of our Gold Medal products but with extra style and design to make the look of your office even more special.

Whether you’re looking for canteen furniture, workstations, conference furniture, bookcases, office chairs, management seating, office trolleys, operator seating, pedestals, screens, tables or more, Office 365 have what you’re looking for. Any of course if you need any help, just give us a call on 0870 766 1624.

Your desk – A monument of yourself, an illustration of your character and a shadow of your home. From my experience it is fair to say that your desk really does reflect who you are; warts and all and this goes for both the office desk and the home office desk! Now as well as having a fantastic range of desks to choose from, made by a quality array of different brands, we also have everything you could possibly need to accessorise it, organise it and  give it a touch of class. If you’re a desk hopper, there’s never time to allow it to get a mess, but if you’ve been lucky enough to have your own desk in the workplace, value it – and your reputation! Many people say that a messy desk is a messy mind, symbolising someone who is un-organised, incapable and out of their depth. Many employers frown upon their staff who cannot keep their space organised and will favour those who can, even in terms of promotion and pay rise. Why sacrifice such benefits and your good reputation when there are products at hand that can help you keep your desk in order?

At Office 365 you will find many desktop accessories which provide homes for all you’re little bits and pieces, making sure that your possessions are at hand when you need them, not under a heap! With desk blotters available in full and half demy options, book and magazine racks to free up space and keep your literature handy, clipboards, desk mats to protect your desks surface, desk tidies for all those bits and pieces, desk drawers, letter trays and filing units for the filing of frequently needed paperwork, hole punches, perforators, pins clips and fasteners, rubber stamps, scissors and letter openers, stamp pad ink, staplers and removers, staples, tape dispensers, telephone indexes and useful telephone arms which are great for freeing up some desk space, Office 365 certainly have everything you could need!

So now you know how to keep your desk tidy, the tools to do so, and where to get them from, you have no excuses. Turn it around now and let 2011 be the year you impress your boss, get yourself organised and further your career.

Why is it that the human race has been segregated into two halves? It’s this gradual build up which has been happening almost blindly for years and is now so blatant it should be screaming in our faces. But we’ve all grown so used to it that we don’t even see it!

We seem to have formed two groups; the men and the women. But what staggers me is that one half of the human race – the women- seem to need completely different products, catered specifically for their ‘unusual breed’, hmmmm.

One of the top searched for office products on Google is ‘Office accessories for women’. Items which fall into this ‘category’ are of course ‘pink,’ ‘pretty’, ‘colourful’ or completely aesthetic. Some examples might include artificial plants, Filofaxe’s or modesty panels.

Well at Office 365 we stock every product you could possibly need for your office, however ours are aimed at men and women. Because here we know that men too like a bit of colour and life in the office and that just as many men as women order artificial plants and soap dispensers. We also understand that men too are affected by, and support Breast Cancer Awareness and buy the products in support of this charity.

No segregation – No demeaning marketing – Just real office products designed for the entire human race.

Your home or office desk is the main site in which work can be done and therefore is one of the most important pieces of office furniture to consider when kitting out your office. At Office 365 you will find a wide range of manufacturers that provide options including basic and entry level desks right up to reception and executive desks. Browse through our standard rectangular, radial, cantilever, wave and corner desks in sophisticated and sturdy designs, but remember, there are many styles and sizes to choose from, so measure your space!

The three basic leg options are;

• Four Legged Traditional – These are strong straight legged desks that are available for entry level products
• Cantilever – ‘C’ framed metal legs that allow greater user movement. Some ranges have built in cable management too.
• Panel End/Classic – Solid wood effect panel legs available on all levels of products

To give you a better idea of our desk sizes and dimensions, we’ve given you the measurements for all our different types of desk so that you know which kind of desk best suits your space and which one to search for.

• Radial Desks - These range from widths of between 1400 – 1800mm and depths of 1000 – 1200mm
• Wave Desks - These range from widths of between 1200 – 1600mm and depths of 1000mm which narrow to 800mm
• Rectangular Desks - These range from widths of between 1000 – 1800mm and depths of 600 – 800mm
• Secretarial Desks - These range from widths of between 1500 – 1800mm and depths of 1795mm
• Single Pedestal Desks - These range from widths between 1200 – 1800mm and depths of 730 – 800mm
• Double Pedestal Desks - These range from widths between 1500 – 1800mm and depths of 730 – 800mm

If you know the quality, price and style you’re looking for, then all you need to know is which brand caters to those specifications. The list below illustrates our medal scheme and which brands fall under which medal. This will give you an idea about each of our brands and the quality of desks they produce.

• Bronze Medal - Entry level desking – Trexus 18mm thick work surface. All you need to create your office. Includes 4 legged traditional, cantilever and classic panel end leg styles.
• Silver Medal - Mid level desking – Influx and Trexus Plus with 25mm work surface. All you need for the office with added strength.
• Gold Medal - Managers and mid level desking which gives you that little bit extra from our Sonix and Elysium ranges.
• Platinum – Boom and Emperial all have the quality of our Gold Medal products but with extra style and design to make the look of your office even more special.

The L Shaped Desk is a piece of furniture which is becoming increasingly popular. Functionality and design are more important than ever and when you get your hands on a space saving furniture piece too, then you’ll be well on your way. This is why the ‘L’ shaped desk is such a good idea. They have been considered one of the most ingenious additions to the office furniture industry as they were designed to provide a functional counter whether you’re using it at home or in the office. With additional storage space in comparison to the average rectangle desk, the option to install different types of drawers and the space to create different working and usage compartments on either side, you have plenty of advantages to justify your purchase! You basically have the space of two desks, so you can have all your electrical equipment on your desk at arm’s length and still have space for writing and other work. Our favourite has to be the Influx Basics Radial Desk which you can see below.

This is a left handed option although it does come in right handed too, plus you can choose from tow finishes; beech or maple. It’s small price is another reason why this desk is our favourite L Shaped Desk. The desk is made by our Influx brand which is one of the Trexus family. Furniture from Influx combines clean, simple and stylish design with a fantastic choice of materials and finishes, to produce an offering that will meet the requirement of any office. Influx have been awarded the silver medal as a mid-level product, great for if you are looking for that little bit extra. This medal scheme has been created to help you make the right decision. Influx is a brand of commercial products which offer you comfort and value in both seating and desking.

At Office 365 we have catered for the demand for this fantastic design of desk and have many L Shaped Desks available. Choose from Left Handed L Shaped Desks and Right Handed L Shaped Desks and also from a stylish range of finishes. Whatever your budget, you will find something to suit your here at Office 365. If you need any help, we’re always pleased to be of assistance; just call us on 0870 766 1624.

For a more executive look and feel to your office, we highly recommend the Trexus range of Elysium furniture. This exclusive range was developed due to Trexus’s strong beliefs in office appearance. They believe that furnishing your office is one of the most important purchases your company will ever have to make, as a well planned well furnished office, breeds efficiency and visual appeal. It has been statistically proven that if your work space looks professional, then not only will your customers and clients have respect for your business, but your employees will too, this in turn will be reflected in their work. Your company will carry a superior domineer and success will shine through. Your staff will work happily in their surroundings and any visitors will be impressed.

But everyone has to start somewhere and we’ve found just the thing. Cast your eyes on the Elysium Managers Desk featured to your right. With its classy black trim and quality walnut finish, you’re sure to give the right impression with this one. This beautiful managers desk can accommodate an optional mobile pedestal which is available separately and features a 25mm thick top with 3mm edging and panel ends. The overall measurements are; 1800(w) x 1000(d) x 750mm(h). To help you make the right decision, Trexus have launched a new medal scheme; they understand how important yet how difficult buying office furniture is. Elysium have been awarded with the highest grade; a Gold Medal. The gold medal is top of the range offering great quality and style – for that stunning look! If you want to make an impression, then look no further. For those looking to make a statement in their office, the Elysium range is what you need. Quality and style doesn’t get much better than this! But don’t take our word for it, have a look at all of our Walnut Office Desks and see for your self which one oozes charm.

Please note, in order to bring you products at the best possible price, many items will require you to assemble them yourself. This means that you are not paying for someone else to put it together for you, and you will find that it could not be simpler. These still have a delivery service unlike ‘cash-and-carry’ outlets.

Trexus Classic Desk Radial Panel End Left-hand

Another classic solution brought to you by Trexus. Wow, they just keep popping up don’t they? It’s got to tell you something though, right? Trexus are also home to other brands such as Sonix, Adroit and Elysium, all of which are part of the Trexus family and are available at Office365.

Whatever your desking needs you will find all you require within the Trexus range. This high quality product is available in three different styles – Traditional four leg, a contemporary Cantilever and a Classic panel end. There are also four lively finishes to blend well into any environment, blond Oak, warm Beech, a cool Maple, as well as a more traditional Olde Oak finish.

This is a classic radial desk made using hard-wearing material and has an 18mm thick top. Nobody can argue that it is excellent value for money but yet stylish and top quality.

Classic Radial Desk With Modesty Panels Only £153.15 (you save 43%!)

• The timeless appeal of solid panel-ended furniture brings classic style to your office.
• The panelled sides emphasise the visual appeal of the wood finish.
• These desks come with modesty panels and cable access ports.
• Radial desks will accept fixed pedestals.
• Left-hand.
• Dimensions; WxDxH: 1600x1200x720mm

So what is a Modesty Panel I hear you ask? Well I had a little trouble figuring this one out myself thinking it was a desk screen or something of the sort. So, after a few attempts, by boss finally managed to explain it in terms that actually ‘went in’ and hey presto, now apparently I’m qualified to tell you

A modesty panel is NOT a desk screen; it is quite literally the panels ends of the desk. So instead of the desk having four legs or the equivalent, it is completely boxed in with panels all around, giving you a little privacy – hence the name ‘modesty panel’. Take a look at the featured desk above, it’ll all make sense to you then.

We have plenty more desks of all sorts under ‘furniture’ on our website; Double L & R Hand, General, Left Handed, Pedestal and Right Handed. So if this featured product is not what you are looking for, browse our other desk options and I am sure we will have something that meets your requirements.

Prices Correct as of 17/04/09

Trexus Over Desk Screen 1000x450mm Burgundy Ref SP809329

Are you an employer struggling with chatty employees? Or are you an employee whose colleagues drive you round the bend? Well Office365 have the solution for you, the Trexus Desk Screen. This is the perfect solution for an organised, tidy office that keeps privacy between desks! The screens are available in four colours; Burgundy, Royal, Palm or Sky. But these are not just great for privacy, oh no, they also make great pin boards!

This essential office item can be mounted on any desk top with the easy to use clamps provided and are available even as freestanding in 800 width, 1200 width, 1600 width, 1800 width and 800 curved desk screens.

Office365 offers a variety of makes of desktop screens that are available in all different sizes, 1000-1199mm x , 1200 – 1499mm x, 1500 – 1599mm x, 1600 – 1799mm x, 1800mm + and  700-999mm x. Also see our Accessories section for anything you might need for your screen.

If you’re looking for more of a ‘wow’ factor; view our Trexus Plus range. These screens are beautifully engineered with in-built quality of product, and are guaranteed for 3 years! Designed to have a 52mm, super thick, high quality structure, they help to reduce noise pollution in today’s busy working environment. See Office365 for an example of the Trexus Plus screen with Top vision.

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