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Clear The Clutter Day

With office space at a premium, employers obviously want to get as much out of it as possible.  At Loco we think a light, bright, open-plan office with hot desks and no need for private offices can often cut costs and allow a greater sharing of knowledge. A cleverly designed office will use space wisely, however in the modern office no matter how well designed, clutter will undoubtedly build up and you may not notice it until you can barely get to your desk in the morning.

Having a ‘clear the clutter’ day every so often is a great way of getting rid of unnecessary items, many of which may have been sitting around unused and unloved for years. Here are some tips to help you organise your very own ‘clear the clutter’ day.

Advertise – Rally the troops and build awareness with posters around the office and emails letting the staff know what is happening on the day. Ask your employees ‘what are you really using?’ to get them thinking about the task at hand.

Clear Out – Look out for unwanted documents and out of date files that could be thrown away or archived. A shredder will be of great use here, to dispose of documents of a sensitive nature. Unrepairable electrical equipment or products with missing parts such as dead hard drives or mystery cables can be disposed of, and unusable stationary such as out of date diaries can be recycled too.

Recycle – Make sure you have plenty of extra recycling bags on hand and maybe set out a specific area for different types of recycling. You may need some extra help to clear the waste to wherever your office waste collection points are. Make sure you keep any hazardous waste such as electronics and used laser toners separate. You might also want to think about donating unwanted items such as old stationary and working office machines to charities or schools that are often happy to receive them.

Organise – Re-evaluate your use of space, looking to incorporate better office storage solutions. Using taller filing cabinets will make great use of vertical space and can also double up as office partitions. Also think about storing products of a similar nature together, close by to where they are used, like keeping laser toners close to the printer.

Permanent Change – Have a clear desk policy to encourage tidiness on a daily basis and provide an appropriate amount of recycling facilities, which all colleagues can reach quickly from their computer desks.

Underneath all that unwanted clutter you could well find a happier, more productive workforce. After all, we know what a nice feeling it is when we’ve finished spring cleaning the house and can enjoy the space as it was intended. And if after the ‘clear the clutter’ day you find you need to upgrade your office storage or are short of any other business supplies, Loco is always here to help.

 

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Save your sanity with various types of office storage

Organising the office so that all of those stationery items, sheets of printer paper and other bits and bobs are all in their correct place is one of those things that office workers might aspire to, but not necessarily achieve. Instead, it’s all too common for those in an office environment to be too stressed about the latest assignment deadline that they have to meet, rushing from one corner of the room to another and just leaving their stuff in any random place that seems convenient. That’s not good news, we say here at Loco.

Why? Well, there’s nothing more frustrating than having a new assignment come in, only to glance around for that vital pen or document and completely fail to find it. If your office is as messy as many of those that we supply on a daily basis, then chances are that in such a situation, you’ll be throwing around all manner of office detritus in exasperation. Eventually, you might find that item that you so badly needed, but at the considerable expense of your sanity and blood pressure in the meantime. There is, though, an answer to this quandary… office storage that you will actually use.

The best office storage, as is the case with so much else in your office, is barely consciously noticed on an everyday basis. You should find it second nature to slot that particular vital document in the nearest file cabinet, or that technical book in that bookcase, or that bulging binder in that cupboard. The best office storage, then, is unfussy, durable, presentable, affordable and above all else, very, very practical. Here at Loco, we really do stock all of the office storage solutions that you could require, encompassing filing cabinets, bookcases, lockers, cupboards and every associated accessory.

Do you need an extra filing cabinet? Fine. We offer steel filing cabinets and wood filing cabinets of various sizes and designs, so that you find something that fits in nicely with the look of your current office. We even stock card index cabinets, as well as the trays and accessories that may become vital purchases from time to time. Or maybe you could do with a cupboard, for locking away certain items securely? Again, we give you all of the options, including steel cupboards, tall cupboards, low cupboards and modular cupboards. You can also depend on us for cupboard accessories like file holders and stackable modules.

Loco is also the place to look for pedestals, office trolleys, lever arch filing racks and so many more of the office storage options that you completely forgot existed. Honestly, we really do have everything, and delivery is fast throughout Ireland. So, when you need a store that offers the best deals on office supplies in Ireland as well as the pieces of furniture in which to store it all, there’s no reason for you to shop anywhere else.

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The Versatile Whiteboard

In the wonderful world of the whiteboard your possibilities really open up to allow for a lot of unique options and applications. They are probably most associated with offices or educational environments, but for many of us they are also fun communal tools for expressing many different things, or just keeping a shopping list.

Whiteboards come in many different shapes and sizes, so there is truly a use out there for just about everybody. In addition to that, whiteboard accessories can really extend the options available to you, which is why I think they are the clear winner in the notice board space.

Whiteboards In the Office

The whiteboard was born in the office environment, so it makes sense that this remains its most common use. Almost every office space in the modern world includes at least one or two whiteboards, and their role can be absolutely essential to the business and the productivity of its employees.

You can actually find many different types of whiteboards in office spaces. Whether they are large, wall-mounted whiteboards designed for boardrooms and meetings, small whiteboards in the staff lounge or as a place to leave quick notes, or even on wheels to be used in an even greater variety of flexible applications. It’s easy to see why these have become vital office tools.

Whiteboards In the Classroom

These have really taken over the role of the chalkboard in a great many classrooms. They tend to be cleaner, and because of that they can be much more easy to read. Additionally, some people don’t like the dust that chalkboards leave in the air, so a good whiteboard is often a better choice just to keep from irritating people near the front of a classroom.

Whiteboard accessories are another way to add to this experience. Many whiteboards are magnetic, so the boards can be used to do more than just write down information. Magnetic whiteboards create an entire surface with a very large set of potential applications for the classroom environment, regardless of whether it is for young kids in a school or adults in a training room.

Whiteboards On the Fridge Door

While whiteboards are most often associated with conveying information to other people, in this case they are just as useful as a handy way of keeping notes for yourself. I really don’t think I could take care of myself as well as I do without a whiteboard on my fridge to keep track of my diet and grocery items.

We talked about magnets on whiteboards earlier, and obviously there are few better places for such a surface than on the fridge itself. Other whiteboard accessories that will make your life a bit easier are things like disposable wipes, or a brush cleaner. The disposable option is best if multiple people will be using the board, and in particular if they are younger.

If you do live with others, a communal shopping list is a good idea too. Small form magnetic whiteboards on the fridge door are also a good way to leave notes for one another, and you might be surprised how much information a person can convey in a note left on the fridge door.

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Office Supplies Ireland

Every office needs supplies of one sort or another to sustain the business. Depending on the type of business, the nature of office supplies will vary, but the prudent office will purchase its ongoing office supply needs from a single source that will accommodate all of its needs, when needed and at the best possible prices.

Office supplies comprise of a wide variety of products from paper clips to presentation supplies. Some will need periodic replenishment, such as the paper clips, where re-ordering on a timely basis will need careful attention while other supplies are of a more permanent nature, like whiteboards and projectors, where durability and ideal functions are of prime concern.

Loco – the best supplier of Office Supplies Ireland is an enterprise that organizes the many categories of office supplies into sensible, logical groups for browsing online without having to delve into a disorganized sequence of pages.

Loco.ie has spent time, energy and money into organising their extensive selection of offices supplies into twelve basic categories for easy navigation.

The Files Pocket Binders section keeps all paper documents in a classified order whether the preference is storage in file cabinets using suspension file folders, ringed binders or expandable files. The range covers some 2,000 products organized in sub-categories.

Writing Supplies offers over 1,000 pens, pencils, markers, rulers, erasers; anything used to apply writing and drawing to paper, etc.

Adhesives and Tapes organises over 200 all-purpose and specific tapes and adhesives, glue and dots.

Desktop Accessories will cover the desk with nearly 900 devices to staple, clip and perforate office papers and other items and even provide temporary cataloging of those papers while they reside on the desk.

Office Planning supplies offer almost one hundred ways to organize, schedule and prioritize office functions to keep everything running smoothly and on time.

Personal Planning is over 200 items to plan personal schedules, make appointments, note reminders of tasks to accomplish and keep expense notations; all office and personal life in a task-oriented diary.

Wall and Notice Boards is the section of over 200 mounted and mobile whiteboards to record and share meeting agendas and to illustrate concepts on the fly, plus all their accessories to go with them.

Presentation Equipment has over 200 devices to make electronic presentations during speeches, lectures, meetings and any occasion that needs presenting.

Presentation Supplies for the above equipment keep that equipment in useable condition and performance as one might guess!

Legal & Personal Supplies is a small but essential supply of legal tape braids silk and page corners.

Artists and Graphics contains over 100 supply items for artists and graphic designers: pens, colored pencils, crayons, chalk, and art papers.

The extensive office supplies online catalogue makes the selection of essential replenishment of consumables and permanent office fixtures easy to order and deliver. Assuring these supplies are always on hand when needed will keep and office running efficiently and profitably. Loco.ie will even keep track of your popular repeat orders. Our customer service will be happy to answer all supplies questions cheerfully and promptly. Just give us a call or place your order and let us do the rest.

Visit our office supplies Ireland category today.

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Whiteboards Vs Glass Writing Boards

Whiteboards Vs Glass Writing Boards

The Whiteboard

The whiteboard is a white-enameled or otherwise smooth-coated surface that is written on with a dry, erasable pen. The ink does not adhere or absorb into the enamel surface, making the pen both very easy to write with and with little stress on the hand while writing. The ink, regardless of color, is easy to erase when needed and does not leave a dusty residue.

The advantages of whiteboards have proven their worth over their sixty-year history in replacing the standard blackboard that was used for centuries before the invention of the whiteboard. Dry-erase pens come in a variety of colors, sold in sets of three or four contrasting colors. More colors are available in single purchases. The pens are available in a series of pen tip sizes, including a broad, flat tip for bold writing and filling in of illustrations.

The eraser effortlessly removes the ink from the whiteboard, so clean-up is quick and residue-free. Occasionally, if writing remains on the whiteboard over a longer period, a cleaning fluid is available to assist complete cleaning of the surface. The only care required for the pens is to assure they are properly capped when not in use to avoid drying the tip.

The Glass Writing Board

One of several conveniences now available as an optional board instead of a whiteboard are glass writing boards, also available in a variety of sizes and which have all the features of whiteboards mentioned above, but the material of the board is a clear or tinted and tempered smooth glass for use in conjunction with the standard dry-erase pens and eraser as used on whiteboards. The glass can be mounted on the wall with near-invisible mounts at the four corners to give the appearance that the glass is floating on the wall.

The only preliminary caution before mounting a glass writing board is to be certain the wall behind the glass does not have interfering patterns such as patterned wallpaper that would interfere with seeing what is written or drawn on the glass. That said, one feature that might add flair to the overall interior design of the room where the glass is mounted is to have a subtle but interesting wall surface, such as tile or stone, or textured paint. This wall architectural treatment may have the effect of the glass not being there at all, as if what is written on it is on the wall surface itself; a truly stunning effect on an otherwise very utilitarian device.

Care should also be taken when cleaning glass writing boards to assure that no abrasive material is used that could scratch the glass and mar its appearance.

In the roughly sixty-year history of whiteboards, they have proven their worth in schools, offices and in the home for quick, temporary communication. They are available in a variety of sizes to accommodate these diverse uses. The added flair of glass writing boards only enhances the effect. Glass writing boards are the easy, handwritten messaging medium of choice with glaring design improvement.

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5 feng shui tips to decrease clutter and increase productivity in your office

You got to hand it to the Chinese. Most successful race in history. About 1.3 billion people that we know of, and counting.

Yet, they get by, more or less. We mightn’t agree with their politics or the way they organise their society, but as the most populous race ever, there is much that can be learnt from Chinese culture and philosophy.

Translated literally, Feng Shui means wind-water. It carries the principles of harnessing the natural environment and existing surroundings – light, space, and structure – to channel positive energies (Chi) and promote a harmonious and balanced environment.

Now you may be sitting in your 6’ x 6’ pod, one of maybe several identical work-areas, and you may not think there’s much you can do about your immediate environment, well, without getting too deeply into the philosophy, here are a few things you can easily do to add some Feng Shui to your workspace.

1. Clean up and keep it clean. Remove all spurious items, old documents, unwanted ring binders, punches , paperclips, staplers and desk tidies. Adopt a minimalist approach to what you keep. Organise your ”office supplies” so that they serve you, your comfort and convenience.

2. Don’t sit with your back to the entrance or door. That’ll block good energy. If possible face the door, if not maybe put a mirror where you can see the office entrance.

3. Bring a pot plant or two and have them where they can be seen in your office.

4. Hang a picture of a nature scene. Flowing water is good, as is the real stuff –  always keep some water at hand. The pot plants will thank you, and water will benefit your career and financial outlook.

5. Colour is an important factor in Feng Shui. You may not have a lot of choice in the selection of colour schemes for the office, and could be restricted in what you can do here.  There’s a vast amount written on the subject and your personal desires, weaknesses and circumstances will influence your individual needs when choosing colour schemes. Add some pastoral colours and natural landscapes that include flowing water.

These are just a few simple changes that can be made that will help to deflect negative energy and create additional harmony in your immediate environment. You will be more relaxed, productive and efficient as you go about your daily activities.

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Office Chairs Ireland

Your office is incomplete without an office chair. Whether you need one for your work office, or you would like to get one for your computer desk at home, there are more than a few high-quality office chairs to select from, which can make the process confusing.

Office chairs now play a huge part of our daily work life. We tend to spend so long in-front of our computers that everyone needs a comfortable and supportive office chair.

A good quality office chair removes all the stress your body experience while you are at work. Without a proper office chair it can be highly painful for sitting continuously for long hours at work. This can cause stress and bring down your overall efficiency at work. With keeping that in mind, the bigger question is, how can you select one that’s going to work best for you?

There is a large selection of office chairs to choose from and here at office1web.ie, we know our chairs inside out, back the front and upside down.

The first thing is to know about the different types of chairs available:

Office Chair Types

The main types of office chairs are:
• Leather Office Chairs
• Posture Seating
• Standard Office Chairs
• Executive Office Chairs
• Designer Office Chairs
• Managers Office Chairs

Office Chair Features

Decide on is what features you are looking for in an office chair. These typically tend to be:

• Height Adjustable Chair Seat
• Seat Size
• Leg Space
• Seat Cushioning
• Armrests

Your Budget

The next thing you need to look at is your budget.
It basically comes down to how much you want to spend. Luckily we stock a huge range of office chairs and offer massive savings against the RRP. You know that when you buy an office chair from office1web.ie you are getting great value, for whatever your price range is.

Simply, we stock every type of office chair and we are cheaper than the rest!

Oh, and did I mention that we keep all our chairs here in Ireland, and have FREE next day delivery.
Order your office chair today….get it tomorrow.

Office Chairs Ireland

You tend not to change your office chair too often, so it is worth getting a good quality office chair, which will be both comfortable and stylish and give you the professional image that you deserve.
Executive and managers office chairs don’t just have to be for those in higher positions. Higher productivity and a happier work force is reason enough to invest in the right office chair for yourself or your staff.

The quality of our office chairs are high and give you the comfort, support and style you need and would expect, all without breaking the bank. So what are you waiting for, select from one of the best range for office chairs Ireland.
You can easily shop by Colour, Size & Brand by selecting your preference in the right hand column of our product pages. You know you deserve a comfortable and reliable office chair, so head over to our Office Chairs shop now.

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Office Supplies – just too many to compete with

Office supplies, office supplies, office supplies. Well what can you say about office supplies that has not already been said. Here at Loco we try to help you, the customer find the right office supply product that fits your needs and budget as quickly as possible.

But then again so do every other office supply company out there and guess what, we all sell the exact same or very similar products at much the same price. So why bother shopping around, well to be honest, there isn’t much point at all, some office products will be cheaper elsewhere and some won’t, some office supply companies will offer free shipping but will make this up by charging higher prices and others won’t.

At the end of the day office supplies are an everyday essential and their pricing is very similar across the board, so what really makes the difference is the people behind the company and the service they offer. Here at Loco, our people, team and even me are passionate about delivering a first class service to you, our customer.

After all if we can’t win your loyalty then what’s the point in running an office supplies business. We don’t promise to always get it right but you can be 100% certain that if we do get it wrong at any stage, we will go that extra mile to get the problem sorted as quickly as possible and make your experience as pleasant as possible.

So if your wondering whether or not to choose Loco, well, go ahead and give us a try – you won’t be disappointed.

Love your office.

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Filing Cabinets 101

When it comes to Filing Cabinets, Loco really know what they are talking about. We have sold alot and I mean ALOT of filing cabinets. Whether you are more inclined to go for a wooden file cabinet or the typical steel filing cabinet we have a wonderful range to choose from.

The first thing is to know about the different types of filing cabinets available:

Filing Cabinets

The main types of filing cabinets are:
• Metal Filing Cabinets
• Wooden Filing Cabinets
• Fire Proof Filing Cabinets
• Card Index Cabinets
• 4 Draw Filing Cabinets
• 3 Drawer Filing cabinets
• 2 Drawer Filing cabinets

Choosing the right office cabinet can be essential to keeping a productive office. As more people work in smaller spaces the filing needs of the group grow and often offices run out of floor and filing space. Having the right filing cabinet can avoid this and ensure you have somewhere properly to store those documents and more importantly, can retrieve them quickly

Typical dimensions bases on our Trexus Contract Range are as follows (W x D x H) :

2 Drawer Cabinet = 470 x 622 x 711

3 Drawer Cabinet = 470 x 622 x 1016

4 Drawer Cabinet = 470 x 622 x 1321

You can also get a one drawer filing cabinet, not too many sold  but dimensions are as follows: (400x400x370) Under A4 home filers.

Filing cabinets are ideal when floorspace is limited. Our range incorporates all the latest design features, have great filing capacity and a neat and compact shape. Our cabinets are built to last and feature fully welded construction, offering quality and reliability to you. So what are you waiting for? Head over to our online filing cabinet store!