5 Essential Office Supplies

Paper and pens are staples in every office. No one can function without these items at their fingertips. However, while a legal pad and cheap ballpoint pen get the job done, you need more advanced office supplies to really be productive. With the right office essentials on hand, it’s much easier to perform at your full potential.

Some supplies are desk essentials, others are needed just to add some color and personality into your day. The following office supplies are must-haves for every office, including fancy executive suites and humble home offices. Make sure your office manager knows what your office needs when they put in the next order, or add these home office essentials to your own shopping list.

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That can be a big change for your business. If you’re concerned about how these changes will go into effect and what to expect, check out this helpful guide to learn more.
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With perforated paper supplies from The Supplies Shops, you won’t have to endure the time-consuming task of manually perforating or cutting each sheet for your direct mailings, invoices, tax forms, receipts, and other business uses.

While other suppliers have stopped carrying perforated paper for office needs, The Supplies Shops offers a full line of perforated business forms. You can speed up business operations with already-perforated business paper on hand to meet your shipping, billing, sales, or bulletin needs.
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Integrated Label Form Sheets

The Supplies Shops can help you save time and money with business shipping solutions from The Supplies Shops that range from integrated laser label forms to shipping envelopes and pre-printed shipping labels.

Shop a variety of sizes of integrated laser label forms in 250 sheet- to 1,000 sheet-count cartons. Sizes include 4-in. by 2.5-in. label forms and sheets in either left-edge or right-edge label configurations, in addition to forms with labels sized 3.5-in. by 2-in sizes, 4-in. by 6-in. sizes, 7-in. by 4.25-in. sizes, and more. Integrated laser label form sheets are commonly used for chain of custody forms and labels, as well as combined pick-pack tickets / packing lists and shipping labels.
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Ways to Save Money on Printing

Printing is a scalable project. You may have one letter and envelope to print, or a mass mailing. You may have a pamphlet or a whole booklet to print. There are ways to handle each, and to help you save money on bulk printing projects.

Mass Letter Mailing

Get everything in place when getting a mailing together. If you plan to do the printing in house make sure you have enough paper, envelopes and other supplies. Set up the postage or bulk mail arrangements so things will go smoothly.
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Package Labeling Tips

Every business can benefit from keeping labels on hand. One of the most common uses is for shipping labels. Package labels go well beyond address and postage — although those two are important — but sometimes it is necessary or helpful to label for extra care or package contents.
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Are you in compliance with the latest labor laws? Due to some recent changes to these laws, many human resources departments need to update their signage in the workplace. Posting new HR posters in designated areas will keep your employees informed and protect your company from issues resulting from non-compliance. Take a closer look at the recent changes and how they affect your HR department.

Which States Need New Labor Law Postings?

Only certain workplaces will need to update their postings. If your business operates in any of the following states, you’ll need to make changes to the posters noted below:

• Alaska: Minimum Wage
• California: Fair Employment, IWC Industry Wage Orders, Pregnancy Disability and CFRA Leave and Unemployment Insurance
• District of Columbia: Family and Medical Leave Act During COVID-19
• Michigan: Paid Medical Leave
• Nevada: OSHA
• New York: Minimum Wage
• Oklahoma: Workers’ Compensation
• Utah: Unemployment Insurance
• Virginia: Pregnancy Accommodation

These updates reflect changes that have been made to labor laws in 2021. For more details on these changes and to view any changes from 2020, click here.

Where to Buy Labor Law Posters

At The Supplies Shops, we make it easy to find any compliance and labor law posters you need for your workplace. Choose from federal labor law posters and state labor law posters to get quick, easy and affordable updates when labor law changes go into effect. Both English and Spanish posters are available to accommodate your employees. We also offer convenient poster sets for each state which contain both federal and state labor law posters in one simple package. If you need any help finding the right HR posters for your work environment or have questions about our selection, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at 855-632-8520 or [email protected].

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict requirements when it comes to shipping and handling labels for hazardous materials. For many years, the Other Regulated Materials-Domestic (ORM-D) classification was one of the key designations used to note which shipments were permitted for certain types of transport. However, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has decided to phase out this classification, and as of December 31, 2020, it is obsolete. Here’s what that means for hazmat shippers and how The Supplies Shops can help you get the correct markings for your packages.

What Is Replacing the ORM-D Classification?

Hazmat shippers need to update their package markings beginning on January 1, 2021. Instead of the ORM-D mark used previously, shippers must now use a Limited Quantity marking. This classification features a simple symbol with a diamond shape and darkened triangles at the top and bottom. The Limited Quantity exception can be applied only if the package meets certain restrictions for ground or air transportation, and not all ORM-D packages will meet the requirements. Some packages may meet Consumer Commodity requirements for transportation by air. If a hazardous materials shipment does not meet all the conditions for either one of these markings, it must be prepared as a Fully Regulated Material package.

Where Can I Find Limited Quantity Labels?

If you need government regulated shipping labels, such as Limited Quantity, Consumer Commodity or Fully Regulated Material labels, we’ve got you covered at The Supplies Shops. We offer a wide range of shipping and handling labels to accommodate any package. In addition, our designers can create custom labels for specific needs, along with other custom products like business forms, tape, envelopes and file folders. Get in touch with us at [email protected] or 855-632-8520 to learn more.

Announcement envelopes are perfect for informal/social mailings or special announcements. Different materials offer a variety of looks ranging from more elegant and classic to modern styles. Go to our invitation & announcement envelope page to see the best uses for each envelope!

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There are an array of envelope sizes that are best suited for certain situations. If you are unfamiliar with envelopes, it can get quite confusing and frustrating. No worries! The Supplies Shops is here to help! We can help you navigate our selection of envelopes so that you find the right one for your business or organization.

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