If I were to take a survey and ask consumers why they laminate, the most popular answers would be what we call the 3 P's of lamination:

• Protection
• Presentation
• Preservation

Do your reports look polished and professional?  Do you have crisp, vibrant pie charts and pictures?  Does your boss compliment you on the great job you did putting it together?

If not, the solution may be as simple as changing the paper that you print it on.   Standard copy paper is good for black and white, everyday-type reports, but documents printed in color look best on paper that is designed specifically for color printing.   Color copy paper is heavier, extra bright and ultra smooth.  It offers a better surface for the toner to adhere to and, therefore, creates better quality images.

I mentioned in a previous post that I have lots of new items to share with you this year.  Here's one I think you may be interested in - a magnetic cork board.  This is a new idea  that comes from Quartet®, the largest provider of whiteboard, chalkboard and bulletin board products in the world. ( I'm sure you all have at least one of their products in your office.)

Ergonomics has always been an issue in offices.  Companies are responsible for providing a safe work environment for their employees and ergonomically correct work spaces are part of that safe environment.  It's important to realize that ergonomics encompasses more than just a good office chair.  Proper height and tilt of a monitor, elimination of glare, distance of the keyboard from the user, keyboard position and angle, clearance under the desk, headsets for frequent phone use, and even the type of stapler you use are all factors in an ergonomically correct space.

Back in one of my very first posts, I told you that I love office supplies and that pens are my favorite toys.  Let's change that to "writing utensils are my favorite toys"  because I like to play with markers and highlighters too.  And sometimes pencils.  Today I'm here to introduce you to the BIC® Magic Marker® brand Window Markers. 

I think that anyone who has ever used an office supply item has heard of Smead®.  You know – the filing folder guys.  Well, our friends at Smead® have come up with a cool little gadget (that has absolutely nothing to do with filing) and I just have to show it to you.

Introducing the Smead® Stick-N-Find Bluetooth Location Tracker.   

While not nearly as fun as the Titan binder video posted previously, the Hang'N'Stor is seriously helpful.