Staples is my go to store for all things needed for my home office and this past week, I went to an event dedicated to one of my 2013 goals, getting more organized. Having the right tools and resources are essential to staying on track.
According to organizational expert Julie Morgenstern, “A well-organized office helps you find what you need and to work efficiently, which reduces stress. More importantly, staying organized lets you to spend more of your valuable time onwhat’s most important to your business.”
I could not agree more.
At the event, they presented a three easy steps to help increase efficiency and organize the office.
Shed, Shred, and Get ahead
- Shed – purge unwanted files or papers and organize the documents in binders. Did you now that The Internal Revenue Service recommends keeping important business records from three to seven years, depending on the documents?
- A great way to keep those important documents is using Binders. Don’t miss out on Staples Binder Recycling Program, which gives customers $2 off the purchase of a new binder for each binder they bring in to a Staples store to recycle.
- Shred – protect your business and identity against fraud by shredding unneeded paperwork with sensitive information. For larger jobs, consider Staples Copy & Print, which offers confidential shredding at great prices.
- Get Ahead – The New Year is also a good time to make sure electronic files are secure and protected. It’s critical for any small business owner to have the right organizational tools such as network storage devices to back up files especially as tax season gets started.
Here are 10 organizational products poised to help you Shed, Shred and Get Ahead.
- Staples New BETTER® Binder with removable FileRings™ – the first of its kind binder features file rings that detach from the shell for easy filing in any standard filing cabinet. Now available in black, white, red, green and blue covers exclusively on Staples.com (Staples 1-inch BETTER Binder: $12.99 and removable FileRings: $4.99).
2. Staples 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder – The shredder has several new features including a convenient pull out bin, and a lockout key that functions as a master power control and renders the shredder non-functional until the key is replaced. ($99.99)
3. Staples One-Touch™ Aero Stapler – Perfect for the consumer who has an eye for design and likes to personalize their desk supplies. Available in black, silver or blue. ($14.99)
4. Martha Stewart Home Office™ with Avery™ – Martha Stewart has created a suite of innovative products, aimed at helping you can get your office organized and looking great. Available exclusively at Staples, the collection features an accordion file, which is perfect for tax organization. (Starting at $11.99)
5. M by Staples™ Arc Customizable Notebook System – Available in durable poly or leather covers with premium, heavyweight paper, this customizable notebook has repositionable sheets that can moved from one section to another making organization a breeze. (Starting at $7.99)
6. Relay Flash Drives – The easy and smart way to transfer files from one computer to another. (64GB-$69.99; 32GB-$49.99; 16GB-$27.99; 8GB-$17.99)
7. TurboTax® – This tax software makes it easy for anyone to be their own tax expert. Staples is offering $10 off all deluxe and higher TurboTax solutions along with FREE software (Intuit Quicken 2013 Starter and McAfee Internet Security) after rebate.
8. External Encrypted Portable Drives – For anyone wanting to ensure confidential, commercially sensitive files are kept secure, Staples has a great assortment of encrypted drives. Starting WD’s 500GB My Passport ($79.99) and up to two terabytes ($149.99).
9. Technology Update – Staples customers nationwide can experience the latest Windows 8 computers and get help selecting the right computer from certified Staples EasyTech associates.
10. Martha Stewart Home Office™ Blair Collection – Improve organization, filing and overall productivity in any workspace with the Martha Stewart Home Office™ Blair Collection office furniture. Available exclusively at Staples and Staples.com, the streamlined Blair desk (walnut brown or sand gray finishes) provides a generous work surface with hidden power strip, USB ports and drop-front center drawer that converts into a shelf. ($299)
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