Category: Office Supplies

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Essential Office Accessories

The vast majority of people will drift into work on a daily basis and not even pay the slightest bit of heed to the office accessories they use throughout the day. The truth is that these humble products are essentials in order for the business to run smoothly. Without them, we dread to think how anything would get done in the office! After all, they make our jobs so much easier. Why not sit back and read on as we discuss the office supplies that you might take for granted.

Lever Arch Files

The essential storage solution in any office, lever arch files are highly underrated. Although we’ve come to rely on technology more and more over the years, we still produce a massive amount of paperwork on a daily basis. All of this paperwork needs to be stored safely. And by safely, we don’t mean scattered around your desk like confetti! These files come in a range of sizes to suit every need, including A4, A5 and Foolscap, and a range of materials such as PVC as well as the sturdy reinforced board.

Diaries

Did you know that the human brain produces over 50,000 thoughts per day? That’s a lot of thinking! Unfortunately, we can’t remember every single one, which is where the trustworthy diary comes in. Diaries are an excellent way to help us recount some of these thoughts, lay out our tasks for the day. After all, in a hectic work environment, it’s incredibly easy to become sidetracked by a colleague or distracted by the delicious smell of breakfast in the canteen! Just imagine how bad it would look arriving to a meeting with nothing but the palm of your hand to jot down some notes! Make sure you have one of these essential office accessories.

Writing Aids

You can never have too many pens, pencils, or markers in an office. No matter what people say about the workplace moving online, we still need to write things down, whether it’s on a flipchart during a presentation or a quick reminder on a Post-it, writing aids are one of the most important office essentials. Whether you’re a good old office worker or an artistic art and crafts professional, there’s a product to suit all needs and tastes, from mechanical pencils to permanent markers.

Adhesive and Tape

There is simply no denying that tape is an essential office accessory. There are many different types of tape, all of which can serve a different purpose around the office. Clear tape or Sellotape is ideal for simple tasks like sealing an envelope with important contents as well as hanging decorations. Double sided tape is double the fun, while packaging tape is great for sealing and securing large packages. Adhesives such as glue sticks are also surprisingly handy to have around the office!

Desk Tidies

The importance of a clean desk can never be understated. It makes us more productive and looks professional if any clients or executives are around the office. There is a vast range of desk tidies available, so whatever kind of office you have, you can find something to suit. We stock modern mesh pen pots, colourful tubes to hold multiple types of products, traditional black pen pots, and even stylishly shaped pots.

 

We hope you’ve enjoyed our run down of the essential office accessories. If you need to stock up on any of the above or any indeed office product, check out our great range, we won’t be beaten on price!

 

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Where to buy Office Furniture and Office Supplies Ireland

Whether you are brand new to exploring the world of office supplies Ireland, or you have already spent many years and euros shopping for office products online, here at Loco.ie, we believe we can all agree one thing – everyone loves a bargain. We understand the importance of getting the best bang for your buck.

It’s fair to say that we all need to shop smarter these days. Every cent counts as we struggle through what seems to be a never-ending recession. And it should be no different when searching for office supplies Ireland, be it an Ink cartridge, a pencil, a new corner desk, office chairs, office desks or 4 drawer filing cabinets.

Here’s a fun fact: most company employees cost on average €250 per year on basic office supplies such as pens, A4 paper, post-it notes, paper clips and so on. So if you have 10 employees, that’s a €2500 a year spend on office supplies. If you’re a business owner, you know that these are simply costs you can’t avoid. Office supplies are an important part of your office, but they can become rather expensive very quickly if you’re not careful. This is why at Loco.ie we have always been conscious of keeping costs down as much as possible for our customers. We do this by keeping our own costs at a minimum; hence we are an online business.

We price compare daily 2500 commonly bought office supplies Ireland products against our competitors and we are consistently cheaper on all of them. If our competition drops prices, we follow suit by demanding better prices from our office suppliers, office furniture suppliers and in turn passing these savings onto you, the consumer. We constantly look for better pricing from suppliers, not to improve our own bottom line, but to become the best priced company for office supplies Ireland.

Great products are nothing without great service. At Loco.ie, our dedicated team has a passion for providing excellent customer service, helping us to be a leading Irish supplier of office products. With over 30 years experience under our belt, you are only every a call away from an expert in office supplies and making a great business decision.

Whether you are a sole trader operating from home, a start-up business on a tight budget or a large multi-national corporate, we can help cater you with all the office supplies your business needs, with quality products at affordable prices.

Buying office supplies doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. There is one easy way you can save money on your Office Supplies Ireland shopping sprees, and that’s by shopping with Loco.ie! So if its Office Supplies Ireland or Office Furniture Ireland you are looking for then give our online store a whirl – you won’t be disappointed!

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What are the must-have office stationery supplies?

As much discussion as there has been in recent years about the ‘paperless desk’, the reality is that, as almost anybody who has ever walked into an office will be able to vouch for, the average office is showing no sign of living up to that ideal any time soon!

And besides, why would you necessarily even want to have an office that was devoid of paper? After all, even the most IT-dominated office environment can be made more functional and efficient with the help of some well-chosen simple stationery, and here at Loco (http://www.loco.ie), we can point you towards the right stuff to buy.

Why? Well, because we’re a renowned source of all kinds of office supplies in Ireland, with our stationery selection being particularly enviable. But of course, especially when you are moving into an office for the first time – perhaps as a result of a new business start-up – you’ll want to know what stationery you are best advised to purchase.

The truth is that there’s much more to choosing the right office stationery than merely investing in some staples and paperclips, and even suddenly finding yourself short of something as simple as some binders or printer paper can hamper your productivity to a surprisingly great extent.

Of all the office stationary items that are available to buy, paper is surely the most obvious. It’s this stuff that you’ll need to have plenty of in your printer when there’s that vital business document that needs to be printed off. Or you may use paper to make random notes, among many other possible functions. The Loco online store is a fine source of a comprehensive range of paper supplies, including printer paper and copier paper.

Alternatively, you may be in need of items with which to write, such as ball pens, fountain pens, markers and highlighters and of course, many of these are useless without certain associated accessories such as a whiteboard or two.

Once you’ve purchased those, in such a deadline-dominated environment as an office, you’ll probably then want to consider those business supplies that are so invaluable in helping office employees to keep to their schedules, such as diaries and calendars.

Other must-have stationery items for your office include files and folders, which are invaluable for storing everything from legal documents to employee records. In this category, we stock everything from lever arch files and ring binders to plastic wallets and box files.

And of course, there are so many other examples of office stationery that you may or may not also be required to purchase, including everything from small desk calculators for the rapid working out of vital sums, to envelopes in which to send those all-important documents. With Loco (http://www.loco.ie), you are assured of a generous selection of must-have office supplies.

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Which office products are the unsung heroes of your office?

As you would expect from the home of great value office products, here at Loco (http://www.Loco.ie) we’re a fan of all sorts of office supplies. However, we think there are some that work harder than others; office products that most of us just couldn’t do without but which are not necessarily seen to be as ubiquitous as computers or office desks, for example. Here are some office products which we think are the unsung heroes of the office.

Plants – you may not think of plants as office supplies but we think that an office without a plant or two is a sad place indeed. That’s why we’ve included a good range of artificial plants in our range of office products. Yes, real plants have the added benefits of creating oxygen in the room, but only as long as they’re alive and for that they need regular watering! Choose our artificial plants and you don’t have to worry about upkeep but they will still give your office an attractive look and pleasant, calming feel, just from having some greenery around. They’re also great when used as room dividers and for providing privacy.

White boards – in an increasingly touch screen world, a world where the keyboard is king and pens will one day be obsolete, we’re here to sing the praises of the humble white board. They may seem old school to some, but white boards are a fantastic way to share ideas, to display thought processes and plans of action, and they really help to brainstorm. What’s more, white boards are way cheaper than iPads and much bigger!

Screens – such a simple piece of office equipment, but we think they give great bang for their buck. Screens help you maximise the potential of your office floor space by delineating areas, and because they provide privacy you can actually fit more desks in. They also cut down on noise and provide a secluded place to work and an area which employees can make they’re own by adding a plant or putting up a picture of a loved one, without cluttering up the whole office.

The kettle – we think this is the unsung hero of any office. After all, who could get through the average working day without a strong coffee to kick off their morning and an afternoon cuppa to get them through that afternoon lull? We stock everything from a budget kettle through to the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art coffee machines, so why not treat yourself and upgrade your kettle when you make your next stationery order?

That’s our list of the office products which we think are the unsung heroes of the office – what are yours? Check out our huge range of office supplies at http://www.Loco.ie and get inspired!

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Explore our generous range of special offers!

No business manager wants to spend a penny more than they absolutely have to on essential office products, and they wouldn’t be doing the right thing by their company if they were wasteful with their money. It’s also worth remembering, however, the dangers of choosing office supplies on the basis of periodic special offers – even though, here at Loco (http://www.Loco.ie), we actually offer no shortage of them.

So, what’s the problem with making the most of all of those juicy discounts that even we advertise on our site from time to time? Well, you might want to bear in mind that many popular office supplies – from printer cartridges to office stationery – are the kind that need to be frequently replenished. The more technical of these products, in particular, aren’t exactly the kind that you want to be constantly altering on each and every shopping trip, at the mercy of whatever is the least expensive option at the time.

That is not to suggest, however, that such ‘temporary’ items are out of bounds. Taking a look at a special offers page, in fact, can be a great way of discovering a really useful and productivity-boosting product that you may not have previously considered, whether it is high quality copier paper that is laser guaranteed and suitable for double-sided copying, or even mineral water that is available at an irresistible bulk discount.

Then, there are the more permanent office products to consider. A filing cabinet, for example, is likely to be an invaluable item for any office, and if you can find one with the best features, which may include an anti-tilt mechanism, 100% opening drawers and a fully welded chassis, then it’s well worth getting it at the biggest discount possible. You’ll have even more reason to place an order if that item comes with a multi-year guarantee to guard against the possibility of failure. Or what about investing in a stylish reception chair that leaves prospective clients with the best possible impression of you and your company?

Other items that you may be able to find at a discount here at Loco include notepads, bubble bags, rolls of toilet tissue, staplers and whiteboards, to name just a few. Every visit to http://www.Loco.ie is likely to yield a different set of special offers for business supplies, so don’t be afraid to take advantage of them while they last.

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Would you steal office supplies?

Believe it or not stealing office supplies has become more and more common in this digital age. It is hard to give a reason why. Maybe it’s that we no longer have the same respect for money or we simply don’t care.

Would you take a pen home from the office supplies cabinet? Would you ‘borrow’ a stapler and not return it to the office? More and more of us think it is ok to take office supplies home to the kids or home office.

Well more and more companies are onto light fingered employees who think it’s ok to raid the office supplies cabinet and take stuff home.  Many companies have initiated a full stock control system for office supplies. Meaning that each employee must sign for every single office product they take from the stock room. The days of open office supplies cabinets are well and truly gone in many progressive companies. Some bigger companies spend well in excess of €100,000 per annum on office supplies. It is believed that up to 20% of these office products can go missing through waste and theft, so it is well worth their while to monitor the stationery cupboard more closely.

The list of office supplies that people tend to thieve is not surprising. Top of the list is the old fashioned pen. Followed by envelopes and ink cartridges. Ink cartridges are probably the most expensive office supplies bought on a regular basis, so the monetary value can  add up very quickly.

So would you steal from your local shop or your local supermarket? Well then don’t steal office supplies from your employer. You’re lucky enough to have a job!!!!

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Our role in your creation of the perfect home office

Loco (http://www.loco.ie) has built a strong reputation as a source of business supplies, from paper, envelopes and labels to desks, seating and lockers. But with so many people now working from home rather than doing the usual commute, online stores like ours are getting more and more custom from freelancers, and less from the company bosses of old times.

Still, as extensive as our office supplies range is, you would hardly be well served by just buying any old thing and hoping for the best, before you have even ascertained your exact needs. After all, we all have those awkward items that we might have once bought in a rush, only to eventually realise that they are pretty much of no use to us. What you first need, then, is to make those big, scary decisions… such as what room to use, and how to make the best use of your available space.

Naturally, your home office needs to be somewhere that is free of distraction, but that also provides a pleasant working environment. It needs to be somewhere where literally the most interesting thing is the work that needs to be done! But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t justified in including just a few little luxuries to brighten up the space, such as an artwork on the wall. If you’re refurbishing a room from scratch, it helps to choose restful colours that will not distract you.

And as for what room exactly you should choose? Well, there are people out there doing everything from converting the loft to having an office built in their garden. Ultimately, money concerns may dictate that you simply make use of a modest study. Once you’ve chosen your space, though, the real fun begins. That’s because you’ll be able to select from a wide range of office furniture items as you start to create a home office space that is well-suited to many consecutive hours of focussed work.

Our desks range, for example, includes computer desks and rectangular desks of various different sizes, while we also offer office chairs of a certain minimum basic standard, along with the associated accessories. Add in a cupboard or two along with any extras like a bookcase, and you have the basics of your next home office. But make sure you’ve devised a good floor plan first, taking particular care to ensure that you can easily move around the office and reach for vital things without too frequently leaving your seat.

There’s a trend towards a relatively ‘paperless’ office these days, and a well-organised office will minimise clutter – but once you’ve established your exact needs, don’t be afraid to order that essential printer paper – after all, hardly any office can avoid it completely. Loco (http://www.loco.ie) really is your place to shop for items both essential and inessential for your home office.

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Get your Desk organised with the help of Loco

Yes… I have finally found someone or somebody who is going to organise me, Yeah!!!

Loco (http://www.loco.ie) is an Irish owned company because let’s face it in the current economy we should support our own and they are so competitively priced its great. They are my one stop Office Supplies and Furniture supplier, they seem to stock everything from a thumb tac to a 20 seat boardroom table.

Finally a user friendly web site that even a technophobe like me can use, I just typed whatever product I was looking for in my case Desk Organiser into their handy search bar and low and behold up came Desk organisers with a handy filter to help me choose a colour etc.. Or go to Office Supplies – Desktop Accessories and start from there.

For once I am going to start the New Year with an organised desk I’ve got my desk tidy, book stand and file trays all lined up, you can see the surface of my desk and I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Let’s face it how long is it going to last but for me if I can find a place to put my various desktop bits and pices, like my scissors, paper clips, staples and stapler maybe I can find a place in this dwindling economy for me, things are looking up.

It’s up to you now check them out, just use the following link http://www.loco.ie and get organised, stock up on your favourite desk top accessories don’t wait for the chaos to hit.

From obvious items like push pins and cutting scissors to the slightly less obvious things like date and office stamps, the extensive range of office supplies at Loco removes the time consuming search from your day, plus watch out for their special offers I am now preparing to keep warm this year with my free snuggie blanket.

It’s all good with Loco Office Supplies!

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All your Office Supplies under the one address

Open the doors, pull out the drawers, hold my breath Oh………….dear, it’s empty. Yes I got his memo

“This office requires no physical exercise but it does require a stocked Office Supplies cupboard”

 

Stressed out I head back to my desk to make my Office Supplies list stapler, hole punch, paper, pens…… oh how exciting my job is.

Let me tell you when I walked out of college with my degree clutched in my hand, big smile on my face, camera flashes going all around me this is not what I imagined I would be doing, I was going to be the girl writing the post it “Please replenish the office supplies cupboard as it looks a little bear” yes while towering in my 3 foot heels I would ensure the efficient running of my office.

Bugger that recession.

Time to stop dreaming back to my Office Supply list post its, high lighters, tippex……..

Finally with fingers crossed and toes crossed I place my order with www.loco.ie

I click those keys on my keyboard at a speed never been seen before and yeah my order is complete there’s my lovely order confirmation:

“Everything will be with me tomorrow, no delivery charge”

 Oh how I love these guys.

 

Another happy Customer!

We love your office

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Keep your sanity when you are working from home

Working from home is far from the anomaly that it used to be, as we are well-placed to appreciate here at Loco (http://www.loco.ie). More and more often, we find ourselves delivering our business supplies to home addresses. Many industries involve people working from home, as it’s simply not necessary to have a central office, but that doesn’t mean that it’s necessarily easy to keep disciplined when you’re a home worker.

Many people who are used to working in a conventional office, nattering with their fellow employees, may feel somewhat lonely and distracted when they work from home for the first time. You could easily find yourself wearing the same underwear for day after day, forgetting to shower or shave. Put simply, working from home can be a recipe for insanity! There are, though, certain ways home workers can stay fit, happy and functional for the duration of their day.

One problem with home working is that there often aren’t definite boundaries in terms of when the working day begins and ends. It’s that fluidity that can be so dangerous if you are a home worker, as you can find yourself sleeping in while failing to make up any time loss later in the day. You could even end up sending important emails to clients while you’re supposed to be having dinner with your family. That’s why you need to set definite boundaries on your work time, perhaps not opening emails after 6pm or only working for two Saturdays each month. Different schedules are suitable for different customers of our office supplies in Ireland, so don’t be afraid to experiment a bit.

Another unfortunate side-effect of the aforementioned lack of boundaries for many people is a tendency to stay indoors constantly, chained to their computer desks. It’s a good idea to head outside every now and then, taking in fresh air which should leave you freshly re-energised for when you return to your office chair. Regular breaks are important if you are not to have problems concentrating, and they don’t have to be so long that you miss your deadlines.

As mentioned above, insufficient social interaction can also frustrate home workers… so why not agree with your fellow employees, family or friends to meet with you at lunch time from time to time? You might even choose to spread out your work each day so that you stop work at the same time as non-home workers, even taking breaks between assignments to read a book. As counter-intuitive as it might seem, it could also make you happier and more productive.

Naturally, we also can’t possibly avoid mentioning the many office supplies that we stock, that help to make the most hospitable environment. Choose Loco (http://www.loco.ie) for your office storage, tables and chairs.