Organization is a top New Year’s resolution, and the right tools and resources are essential to staying on track. Staples, Inc., the world’s largest office products company and second largest Internet retailer, makes it easy to get organized in 2013 with expert tips and an expanded assortment of products.
“A well-organized office helps you find what you need and to work efficiently, which reduces stress,” said Julie Morgenstern, an internationally known organizing and time management expert. “More importantly, staying organized lets you to spend more of your valuable time on what’s most important to your business.”
Staples newly expanded product assortment ensures that businesses have every product they need to succced. In addition, Staples recommends a few easy steps – shed, shred, and get ahead – to help customers increase efficiency and organize the office:
- Shed – purge unwanted files or papers and organize the documents in binders. The Internal Revenue Service recommends keeping important business records from three to seven years, depending on the documents. (Staples recently launched its 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.
Staples’ expanded assortment features top organizational products for the New Year including:
Staples New BETTER® Binderwith 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).
Staples 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder – New and improved, the Staples 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)
Staples One-Touch™ Aero Stapler – Perfect for the consumer who has an eye for design and likes to personalize their desk supplies. The 20-sheet capacity Aero offers contemporary designs with a raised handle that makes stapling effortless. Available in black, silver or blue. ($14.99)
Martha Stewart Home Office™ with Avery™ – With this beautiful line of innovative products, customers can keep their 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)
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)
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)
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.
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).
Technology Update – Staples offers a great selection of the hottest new computers, laptops, tablets and printers to improve your organization and productivity in the New Year. Staples customers nationwide can experience the latest Windows 8 computers and get help selecting the right computer from certified Staples EasyTech associates.
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) Love Martha!
Yes, the above is a recycled picture of Martha and the bloggers, but it is from Staples, and it is from the launch of her collection!
I was thrilled to attend this past week’s event at Staples, not only because it is my favorite store, but because I had 2 important pieces of business to attend to with the Staples HQ staff. One, while I don’t blog about it every other week, I am in my local Union Square Staples store that often. The staff know me, and the staff there treat me like gold. We own several computers in this house and any issues I ever have, I bring them into Staples and they give me absolutely excellent service. I do try to Tweet, Instagram, and Facebook my kudos for this staff, I want them to get the recognition they deserve. I also want to add that this relationship started before I was a blogger, the Staples customer loyalty program (Staples Rewards) did help to increase my Staples usage: that’s some smart marketing on their part!
Secondly, I received a weekly agenda pad at my very first Staples event which I was only able to replace once. I log in all my weekly events on this pad and love the way it keeps me organized. They told me where to replenish my supply, I was getting nervous because I did not see anymore in the store!
Again, Staples is my favorite office supply store. I buy my ink for my 2 printers here, and always get a great deal. Between the rewards and the recycling bonus (I wait for triple bonus recycling when I can!), I am getting a great deal. And if you think this post is effusive, good, this store truly supports my business life and I am very appreciative of that!
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Disclosure: I received a gift card for attending the event. All opinions are 100% honest and my own!
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