Who doesn’t love business office supplies? They are fresh, they are new and they smell good. And they make those long work days, frustrating managers, and unreasonable deadlines a little easier. Yeah, when you open that stationery closet to find it well-stocked with your favorite discounted essential office supplies, the corporate world seems like a little better place. Here are 8 business office supplies you can’t live without:
1. Pens – What would an office be without the humble ballpoint pen? Ballpoint pens are strong, leak-free writing instruments that every office worker needs. And you’ll need them not only in blue and black ink, but also in red ink, to make corrections or alert your manager or staff member to something important.
2. Post-it Notes: Post-it notes really are the must-have discount office supplies of the moment. They come in a wide variety of shapes and colors, and are essential when you need to leave a phone message or a note on your colleague’s desk, or when you need to mark pages in a long manual or document.
3. Pencils and Erasers: Pencils and erasers are more common stationery items in schools than offices these days, thanks to the proliferation of ballpoint pens. However, all offices should be stocked with pencils to literally “note” events on calendars (ie, if electronic ones are not used) or make correction attempts.
4. Duct Tape: Duct tape is one of those business office supplies that gets a lot of use in your typical office for whatever reason, whether it’s to tape a box for shipping or seal an envelope more securely.
5. Notepad: No desk is complete without a notepad for jotting down the gist of all your phone conversations, writing to-do lists, or making sure you remember the instructions your manager just gave you.
6. Highlighter: Highlighter is one of the great joys of working in an office. They come in a plethora of fluorescent colors (pink, orange, green, blue, purple) and can “beautify” the dullest of documents. However, in all seriousness, they are essential to highlight the text that your reader should take note of.
7. Sign Here Tabs: You can use a regular sticky note or a plastic sign here tab, complete with a red arrow indicating exactly where someone should sign. Sign Here tabs increase your chances of getting your document approved!
8. Scissors – How annoying is it when you can’t find a plain old pair of scissors to cut that steering wheel, or unique door sign, to size? Every desk should have a pair of scissors, with an ergonomic plastic handle, within easy reach.
When you keep these business office supplies on hand, along with other essentials like printer paper, rulers, and glue, you’ll be the best worker you can be. Happy Stationery Day!
