Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Office Express Trivia Contest!  Each week I will post a trivia question and there will be a prize for the first person who posts a comment with the correct answer.  (No fair calling our office with the answer - it must be posted on the blog on our web site.)

For most of us, the issue is not between the "good" and the "bad," 

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.

The holiday parties are over, the family gatherings are done, and the presents have all been unwrapped....................................

....For those of you who are old enough to remember life before the Internet, smartphones and tablets....  

Social Media Explained

I can't keep track of all the various social media sites out there now, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, so I thought I'd provide a brief synopsis of the more prominent ones to help you out.

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.   

Did you have a Halloween party at your office?  Well it looks like our friends at Rainbow Child Care Centers were having a great time at theirs.  They sent us this photo with a Happy Halloween message last week.

Priorities..............We all have to set priorities in our lives.

•  What is the most urgent project you have to do at work?  
• Which bill should you pay first?
• Which home improvement project should you do first?

There are too many things to do each day and seemingly not enough time to do them all.

Yes, you read that correctly.

These aren’t technically new – they’ve been around – but not many people know they exist.  We’ve received a smattering of calls at the office from customers looking for them because they heard someone mention them and wanted to know if it’s true.  Yes Virginia, the staple-free stapler does exist – and we have it!

To celebrate our new website, OEX held a drawing to give away a brand new top-of-the-line HON Ignition® chair. Watch with us as Anna Sinagra, our VP of Sales, selected the winning entry. ツ  

Today's thought is about money and life.

Every so often, we all need to take a break and contemplate things  -  the world, life, our families, etc.  My Thought for the Day columns are meant to do just that - to make us think.  They will be short and sweet; sometimes they will be philosophical, sometimes they will be humorous.  Whatever strikes my fancy.  Just a blip in the middle of your day.

HP announced they will increase the prices of select legacy HP Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges by approximately 10% effective October 1, 2014. Now is a great time to stock up on toner if you have an older printer.

If you order now, not only will you save 10% vs. ordering after October 1st, but HP also has a $40 off rebate if you order at least $200 in cartridges. 

Welcome to our Blog!

Let me introduce myself - I am the Wizard of OEX (not to be confused with that other semi-famous wizard.)

Here you will find many useful tips and interesting facts about office products and related items (and some just plain strange things).  I hope to show you things you've never thought of, educate you, and provide some entertainment to brighten your day.  Feel free to comment on what you like, what you'd like to see more of (or less of), and send any suggestions you may have.

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