It tends to be challenging to keep paper documents organized, so having the right tools is essential.
So, if you’re a self-employed professional, an administrative assistant, or just getting back to work in an office setting, take a look at these tools everyone can use in the Office: If you get a lot of paper mail, it tends to be convenient to own a letter opener, particularly if you need one who can prepare mail for you. Utilizing a letter opener will save you some time, prevent paper cuts, and generally make your life a bit simpler. You don't need to get one of those large machines typically found in company mailrooms. There are small desktop models that will take up less space than your keyboard.
Southwest stocks a wide range of excellent paper folders. There are folders that are little enough to fit close by a computer and printer so you can fold up that day's correspondence and get it in via mail without leaving your desk. A paper folder lessens the amount of time you spend on less significant tasks.
You want to keep your clients' private information to yourself. Thus, it would be best if you had your paper shredder. Available in strip- and cross-cut depending on the amount of privacy you need, plus there are shredders for several different work environments. For example; Deskside shredders offer security so you can destroy financial records, cancelled checks, e-mails, and other documents without getting up.
Southwest produces all our stock binders in house
. Binders are perfect for storing reports, accounting information, and more. You can also customize them yourself using printed sheets inserted in the front pocket or have us customize them for you. There are
lots of options to choose from and they are all produced in Canada. Don’t forget the three-hole punch so you can easily insert your pages. Also, make sure to check out index tabs (available in
buff,
ivory,
manila and
white) and
sheet protectors to add more organization to your binders.
Swingline is a highly respected company. Their staplers are excellent document fastening devices, and one belongs on every office desk. Swingline staplers are strong, chic, and affordable. They can be used for years and can staple just about anything.
Pouch laminators have a lot of different uses. You can use them to create name tags and ID badges, laminate essential documents and protect photographs. You will be able to save those essential paper documents and laminate items as diverse as safety plans to flowcharts and forms. Lamination pouches come in a wide range of
sizes and
styles so there is sure to be something that fits your needs.
If you regularly assemble booklets, a booklet maker is an excellent investment. These machines will fold and staple the paper so you can produce many booklets rather quickly. Using a booklet maker is much more efficient than making booklets by hand, so one of these devices is a terrific addition to your office.
A binding machine makes it possible for your admin to create bound documents that you can distribute to clients and colleagues. Plastic coil binding is one of the most popular bookbinding methods used because it is easy, and the supplies are inexpensive. You can buy coil binding in sizes from 50 pages up to 750 pages long so that you can put together both short and long books. You will be able to find things more efficiently, monitor your budget plan and more.
